In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as
- A. Oyo Mesi
- B. Bales
- C. Obas
- D. Ogboni
France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to
- A. teach them the art of leadership
- B. give them a sound education
- C. change their way of life
- D. discourage them from ritual killings
The term, rule of law means
- A. nobody is above the law
- B. everybody is equal before the law
- C. we are being governed by lawyers
- D. A and B above
Nigeria’s quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her
- A. military might
- B. size and population
- C. generosity
- D. economic strength
A typical form of delegated legislation is
- A. an act
- B. a bill
- C. a decree
- D. a bye-law
The dominant idea behind the establishment of the Organization of African Unity is
- A. that Africa must unite
- B. to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done
- C. to provide a framework and opportunities for co-operation on common African problems
- D. to promote economic development of Africa
One challenge associated with presidential system of Government
- A. Aim of government
- B. separation of power
- C. The Senate president
- D. Fusion of power
The Igbo political system was based on
- A. Age Grades
- B. Umunna
- C. Family ties
- D. Umuada
Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
- A. seen as an instrument of impoverishment
- B. perceived to abolish the federal system
- C. promulgated without consultation with the people
- D. considered as alien
When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of
- A. collective responsibility
- B. probity and accountability
- C. checks and balances
- D. separation of powers
Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU?
- A. The Council of Ministers
- B. The Administrative Secretary General
- C. The Assembly of Heads of States and Government
- D. Appointment of staff
Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the
- A. Lyttelton Constitution
- B. Macpherson Constitution
- C. Richards Constitution
- D. Independence
Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?
- A. Bashorun
- B. Oyomesi
- C. Aremo
- D. Alaafin
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
- A. Olusegun Obasanjo
- B. Yakubu Gowon
- C. Muritala Muhammad
- D. Ibrahim Babangida
An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is
- A. primary election
- B. electoral college
- C. bye election
- D. general election
In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible
- A. to the Federal or Central Government
- B. to the State Government
- C. to the Federal and State Government
- D. to no other level of government
In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of
- A. Local government Chairman
- B. Armed Forces Ruling Council
- C. Security and Exchange Commission
- D. Exclusive list
The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because
- A. of the fragmented political structures
- B. the Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers
- C. the high incidence of taxation Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers
- D. the colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people
The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is
- A. Boutrous Boutrous-Ghali
- B. Joe Garba
- C. Ibrahim Gambari
- D. Kofi Annan
The main role of pressure groups is to
- A. influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them
- B. inject emotion and selfish debates
- C. influence the public
- D. use all means, including bribery, to achieve their objectives