Constitutionally, the local government administration is controlled by the state through
- A. administrators
- B. legislation
- C. native laws
- D. state bureau
These rights which are explicitly protected by the Constitution are referred to as
- A. checks and balances
- B. constitutional clauses
- C. entrenched clauses
- D. separation of powers
Promoting electoral integrity is the crucial function of which institution of state?
- A. the civil society organisations
- B. executive arm of government
- C. electoral management body
- D. security services
One of the pivotal roles played by pressure groups in a functioning democracy is the
- A. implementation of public policy by them
- B. influence on public policy decisions
- C. trumpeting of good deeds of a government always
- D. blackmailing of the government to act in their favour
The media serve a useful purpose in a democracy by
- A. connecting the government and the people
- B. ensuring government plays to their dictates
- C. assisting in the formation of political parties
- D. manipulating political leaders in government
Public opinion is an essential element in a democracy because it can act as a
- A. check on leadership and government activities
- B. mouthpiece for the opposition only
- C. news outlet for the media and government only
- D. propaganda tool for the government at all material times
By competing in general elections, political parties ultimately offer citizens
- A. a choice in government
- B. automatic membership of a party
- C. opportunity to be extremely to one party
- D. opportunity to vilify the government
The responsibility of citizens towards nation-building is to
- A. encourage civil disobedience in the face of hardship
- B. participate and contribute to decision making
- C. stampede government policies and programmes
- D. boycott and withdraw services to the state
One of the paramount roles to play as a citizen in sustaining the democratic system of governance is to
- A. avoid criticism of government
- B. play the partisan card
- C. pray for a good leader
- D. register and vote in elections
Which one of the following factors has contributed largely to the weakened and poor performance of state institutions in most West African States?
- A. corruption
- B. globalisation
- C. low remuneration and wages
- D. weak institutional memory
One of the reasons for having two legislative chambers in the governance structure of a country is to ensure the
- A. executive is kept under check and control
- B. powers of the lower chamber is suppressed
- C. strict control of the affairs of the state
- D. thorough scrutiny of legislation
The application of the common principles that are important to improve decision-making processes and ultimately strengthen democracy and improve social and economic development is best described as
- A. fundamental human rights
- B. good governance
- C. separation of powers
- D. social democracy
Accountability in constitutional democracy is best enforced through a system of
- A. checks and balances
- B. civil society organisations
- C. subversion of the law
- D. selection of the right leaders
The following factors are challenges faced by the judiciary under the doctrine of Separation of Powers except
- A. appointment of judges
- B. financial autonomy
- C. removal of judges from office
- D. poor legal infrastructure
Which one among the following factors greatly restrains the government in a democratic society?
- A. Consent of the governed
- B. Consent of the civil society organisation
- C. Ideology of the party
- D. Parliamentary debates
The fundamental principles by which a state is ordered and governed are usually outlined in a
- A. bill
- B. constitution
- C. parliamentary proceedings
- D. state manual
The institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws is the
- A. government
- B. judiciary
- C. political party
- D. security agency
The ultimate source of power and authority which sets the state apart from other forms of political organisations is referred to as
- A. constitutionalism
- B. checks and balances
- C. rule of law
- D. sovereignty
Identify five mistakes committed in democratic governance that give cause for the military to intervene in politics
Outline five positive political impacts colonial administrations had on West African States leading to statehood
In what five ways is diplomacy important to the development of Nigeria?