The following influential nationalist leaders contributed significantly to shaping the political destiny and nation-states of West Africa except
- A. Dawda Kairaba Jawara
- B. Kwame Nkrumah
- C. Nnamdi Azikwe
- D. Oliver Tambo
The Crown Colony policy introduced some progressive institutions of governance in West Africa such as the
- A. creation of the rigid class system
- B. education of the traditional rulers
- C. introduction of the Western legal system
- D. introduction of military academy
Nationalism played a crucial role in the struggle for independence in West Africa by way of fostering a sense of community among the people and
- A. abhorrence of the Western style of governance
- B. civil disobedience and the killings of white officials
- C. dismantling of artificial borders
- D. political consciousness
Which institution of state enables different groups and interests to be represented as well as actively participate in the political space?
- A. Advocate Groups
- B. Democracy
- C. Judiciary
- D. Political party
The surge in nationalism and its related activities was fueled by oppressive colonial experiences and
- A. partition of West African territories
- B. the strong desire for civilisation
- C. ideology and activities of Pan-Africanism
- D. monopoly of mineral resources and land degradation
What colonial policy worked against the sovereign power and authority and the traditional political authority and institutions?
- A. Crown Colony Edict
- B. Expatriate Edict
- C. Indirect Rule
- D. Protectorate Colony Edict
What encompasses a range of diplomatic, political, economic and security decisions and actions that a state embarks on to protect and promote sovereignty on the global stage?
- A. Alliances
- B. Foreign policy
- C. National interest
- D. constitutionalism
The African Union (AU) aims to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment through the strategic framework organ of the
- A. African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)
- B. African Development Bank (ADB)
- C. New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
- D. Specialised Commission of Women Empowerment (SCWE)
The Commonwealth of Nations concerns itself with one of the following activities in member countries which is
- A. assisting in the overthrow of unpopular government
- B. conducting elections in member countries
- C. operating the financial sector of poor countries
- D. promotion of peace and security
The African Union (AU) aims at ensuring the following developments in member countries except for
- A. equal distribution of wealth
- B. governance and democracy
- C. peace and security
- D. social development
One of the reasons for which the United Nations (UN) is considered as the only influential world body is the fact that it
- A. plays a crucial role in international diplomacy
- B. supports the war mission of member countries
- C. influences regime change by supporting the opposition
- D. withholds humanitarian support to military regimes
Despite the many challenges bedevilling the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), it has managed over the years in promoting
- A. regime protection and economic stability in member countries
- B. collective will against globalisation
- C. trade tariffs and self-reliance
- D. regional integration and cooperation
Which situation in a democratic state can create an environment where military intervention is perceived as the only option to restore order, protect the population or address grievances?
- A. boycott of elections
- B. economic crises
- C. political crises
- D. youth unemployent
A set of principles enshrined in a constitution that guide the government in making laws and policies for the welfare of the people is referred to as
- A. directive principle of state policy
- B. constitutional provisions
- C. Human Rights and Administrative Justice
- D. edicts, customs and traditions
A type of constitution suitable for the governance of a federal state is a
- A. flexible constitution
- B. rigid constitution
- C. republican constitution
- D. parliamentary constitution
Which one of the following cannot be considered as a factor that influences the delimitation of a country into constituencies?
- A. administrative convenience
- B. geographical proximity
- C. historical experience
- D. political socialisation
The impartiality of the civil servants is important to the governance structure because they work for the interest of the
- A. bureaucrat
- B. executive
- C. presidency
- D. state
As part of its constitutional mandate, the Public Service Commission operates to
- A. appoint the head of the commission
- B. carry out the order of the presidency only
- C. recruit high ranking personnel for the civil service
- D. review salaries and allowances of staff of the executive only
One of the following options does not pass as a means of ensuring the independence of the judiciary which is
- A. immunity from prosecution
- B. promotion on merit
- C. security of tenure
- D. salary determined by the executive
The local government administration in many West African countries is faced with a myriad of problems one of which is
- A. employment retention
- B. illiterate traditional authorities
- C. unavailability of land
- D. weak institution
Which state institution is referred to as the bureaucratic wing responsible for the running of government offices, agencies and departments?
- A. Bureau of National Affairs
- B. Civil Service
- C. Controller of state services
- D. Public services board