Explain five reasons for which the study of nationalism and nationalist activities is important to the democratic development of a state
Outline five reasons for which it is important for a state to have efficient local government system
In what five ways does political socialization assist in the democratic process of a state?
Highlight Five factors that have contributed to the weakened government institutions in many West African States
Explain five factors that hamper the effective operation of the justice delivery system
One of the low points in the cabinet system of government is that, the
- A. divided loyalty of the cabinet ministers is strong
- B. centre of power in the system is stable
- C. Prime Minister does not regard the Head of State
- D. tenure of government is always not stable
One of the negative effects of colonial rule on West African states was the
- A. building of roads and rail network
- B. social interventions
- C. western education
- D. dependency syndrome
Which one among the following is a significant factor that influences the foreign policy of a country?
- A. Gender of the political leader
- B. Educational system
- C. Recruitment policy
- D. political system
Elections plays a major role in the democratic process because, it
- A. ensures only good people rule
- B. manipulates the electoral process
- C. confers legitimacy
- D. projects the class system
Secret voting assists the voter in making a decision without
- A. coercion
- B. pondering over issues
- C. national interest
- D. public good
The underlying principle of the concept of seperation of powers is mainly to
- A. educate people on their rights
- B. tame the executive
- C. prevent arbitrariness
- D. ensure constitutional review
The issues that are at the core of a country’s foreign policy are referred to as
- A. globalisation
- B. state area
- C. national interest
- D. diplomacy
The cornerstone of a functioning democracy is the
- A. foreign policy and military alliances
- B. appropriation bill
- C. free and fair elections
- D. expenditure pattern of the executive
The Commonwealth of Nations is committed to one of the following principles
- A. human rights and democracy
- B. supervise political activities of member states
- C. draft constitution for member states
- D. finance budget of member states
The pattern of rule by the French in her West African colonies was highly
- A. decentralized
- B. proportional
- C. consultative
- D. centralized
One of the high points of the activities of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) led to the
- A. proposal for African unity
- B. creation of the African High Command
- C. Africanization of the Executive Council
- D. introduction of the elective principles
One of the factors that influences decentralization of power in a state is
- A. weak central authority
- B. widening political participation
- C. maximum allegiance to the state
- D. maximum loyalty
The function of the Diplomatic Missions include the following except
- A. project the culture of the people
- B. woo investors
- C. pay salaries of workers of the mission
- D. gather intelligence information