The French policy of Assimilation
- A. Was a device to transfer technology to Africa
- B. was the same in theory as the British policy of indirect Rule
- C. was aimed at converting Africans to Frenchmen
- D. enabled the French to stay in Africa
- E. produced well educate Africans who opposed the policy
Which of the following is not an aim of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?
- A. Promotion of unity and solidarity among African states
- B. Co-operation of efforts to achieve a better life for African states
- C. Defiance of the sovereignty and independence of African states
- D. Eradication of all forms of colonialism and foreign exploitation in African
- E. Enthronement of democratic governments in African
It is the duty of a government to perform all the following functions except
- A. Preventing internal disorder
- B. ensuring security of life and property
- C. providing basic welfare services
- D. providing all the needs of its citizens
- E. promoting industrial and commercial development
The primary objective of all political parties is to
- A. Promote the general interest of members of the public
- B. eradicate Compton in public life
- C. control the government
- D. campaign for vote
- E. educate the electorate
Which of the following concepts is out of place?
- A. Fascism
- B. Welfarism
- C. Totalitarianism
- D. Authoritarianism
- E. Dictatorship
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is
- A. an economic association
- B. a political association
- C. cultural association
- D. a social association
- E. an inter-ethnic association
Flexible constitution is advantageous because it
- A. guarantees political stability
- B. prevents the passing of hasty bills by the legislature
- C. can cope with emergency periods
- D. allows for continuity
- E. prevents dictatorship
A political concept that is composed of the attitudes beliefs, emotions and values of a society is called political
- A. culture
- B. single transferable vote
- C. authority
- D. socialization
- E. power
A popular form of proportional representation is
- A. communal representation
- B. single transferable vote
- C. the alternative
- D. the second ballot
- E. electoral college
Nigeria became a federation of 19 state in
- A. 1875
- B. 1976
- C. 1967
- D. 1978
- E. 1979
The highest court of appeal under the Republican Constitution of Nigeria was the
- A. Federal High Court
- B. Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
- C. Regional Court of Appeal
- D. Supreme Court
- E. Federal Court of Appeal
Residual powers under the Nigerian Independence Constitution were the powers exercised by
- A. the Federal Government
- B. the Regional Governments
- C. the Local Governments
- D. both the Federal and Regional Governments
- E. both the Local and regional Govenments
The voluntary activities of members of a society in the selection of rulers is known as
- A. political participation
- B. political socialisation
- C. political decision
- D. political culture
- E. political authority
The psychological support a regime gets from its citizens if they believe the regime is right and ought to be obeyed, is known as
- A. sovereignty
- B. power
- C. authority
- D. influence
- E. legitimacy
The following factors favoured the introduction of a indirect Rule in Nigeria except the
- A. shortage of manpower
- B. shortage of funds
- C. existence of a system of taxation
- D. existence of educated elite
- E. existence of organized traditional systems
The first Military President of Nigeria is
- A. Lt General Olusegun Obasanjo
- B. Major General J.T.U Aguiyi-Ironsi
- C. Major General Ibrahim Babangida
- D. General Murtala Mohammed
- E. General Yabbuku Gowon
Which of the following is not a function of a party secretariat?
- A. Electing the leader of the the party
- B. Organizing party conferences
- C. Publishing the party's manifesto
- D. Planning party strtegy to win election
- E. Handling publicity for the party
The creation of the office of the Prime Minister in Nigeria was accomplished in __________
- A. 1951
- B. 1954
- C. 1957
- D. 1959
- E. 1960
Which of the following is not a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization?
- A. World Health Organization
- B. The Food and Agriculture Organization
- C. The International Labour Organization
- D. The General Assembly
- E. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
The Armed Forces Ruling Council came into existence under the
- A. Buhari Administration
- B. Gowon Administration
- C. Ironsi Administration
- D. Obasanjo Administration
- E. Babangida Administration
The primary purpose of the state is to
- A. establish a system of law and order
- B. train people to becaome good citizens
- C. Cater for all the needs of the citizens
- D. ensure the self sufficiency of its people
- E. ensure that its people enjoy absolute freedom