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Which of the following is a feature of Nigerian Federalism?

  • A. Single-party system
  • B. Centralized fiscal system
  • C. Autonomy of local government
  • D. Strong central government
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254

Which African country successfully resisted European imperialism and maintained its independence?

  • A. Ghana
  • B. Ethiopia
  • C. Kenya
  • D. Algeria
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255

What is the term for a system of government in which power is held by a small group of people?

  • A. Oligarchy
  • B. Monarchy
  • C. Theocracy
  • D. Democracy
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256

Which of the following is a function of the Public Complaints Commission?

  • A. Managing public transportation
  • B. Enforcing criminal laws
  • C. Conducting investigations and enquiries
  • D. Implementing foreign policies
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257

Which of the following is a limitation of pressure groups?

  • A. They only represent the interests of the wealthy.
  • B. They have no influence on the government policies
  • C. They may prioritize their own interests over the public interest
  • D. They often resort to violent tactics
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258

What is the main source of funding for public corporations in Nigeria?

  • A. Government budget allocations
  • B. Foreign aid
  • C. Revenues generated from their operations
  • D. Donations from private companies
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259

In a parliamentary system of government, the executive branch is

  • A. under the control of the judiciary
  • B. combined with the legislative branch
  • C. elected through popular votes
  • D. separate from the legislative branch
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260

Which of the following is a right associated with citizenship?

  • A. Right to education
  • B. Right to vote
  • C. Right to privacy
  • D. Right to property
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261

Which of the following documents granted Nigeria its independence?

  • A. The Lancaster House Agreement
  • B. The Atlantic Charter
  • C. The Nigerian Independence Act
  • D. The United Nations Declaration on Decolonization
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262

During the cold war, Nigeria’s foreign policy was characterized by

  • A. alignment with the United States
  • B. Neutrality and non-alignment
  • C. Pursuit of colonial interest
  • D. alignment with the Soviet Union
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263

The constitutional amendment process in Nigeria requires the approval of

  • A. The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)
  • B. The National Assembly
  • C. The President
  • D. The Supreme Court
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264

Who is the current chairperson of ECOWAS?

  • A. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  • B. Alassane Ouattara
  • C. Macky Sall
  • D. Nana-Akufo Ado
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265

The policy of ‘indigenization’ was introduced under the regime of?

  • A. General Yakubu Gowon
  • B. General Olusegun Obasanjo
  • C. General Ibrahim Babangida
  • D. General Sani Abacha
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266

In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is typically ___________.

  • A. elected directly by the people
  • B. the leader of the majority party in the legislature
  • C. appointed by the judiciary
  • D. chosen by the head of state
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267

Which of the following is not a source of public opinion?

  • A. Opinion polls
  • B. Academic Journals
  • C. Social media
  • D. political parties
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268

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democratic governance?

  • A. Centralized decision-making
  • B. Censorship of the media
  • C. Citizen Participation
  • D. Authoritarianism
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269

Which one of these served as secretary general of the League of nations?

  • A. Joseph Avenol
  • B. Trygve Lie
  • C. Javier Perez de Cuellar
  • D. Kurt Waldheim
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270

In a federal system of government, legislative items constitutionally reserved for only the central government fall under the _________ list.

  • A. concurrent
  • B. executive
  • C. residual
  • D. exclusive
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271

The process of pressure groups trying to influence legislation is known as

  • A. ultimatum
  • B. dialogue
  • C. strike
  • D. lobbying
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272

Nigeria’s bicameral legislature featuring the House of Senate and House of Representatives is similar to ?

  • A. UK
  • B. New Zealand
  • C. China
  • D. USA
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273

The conference convened to discuss the provisions of the Macpherson Constitution was held in?

  • A. London
  • B. Calabar
  • C. Lagos
  • D. Ibadan
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