[ { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Government as an institution of the state refers to", "a": "The process of law-making", "b": "The machinery used to manage the affairs of the state", "c": "The act of voting during elections", "d": "The study of political science", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Sovereignty that resides in the people is called", "a": "Legal sovereignty", "b": "Political sovereignty", "c": "De facto sovereignty", "d": "External sovereignty", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "In a unitary system of government,", "a": "Power is shared between the center and the states", "b": "All power is concentrated in the central government", "c": "The constitution is always written", "d": "There is no executive arm", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Which of these is a key feature of a Federal System?", "a": "Centralized authority", "b": "Written and rigid constitution", "c": "Lack of a judiciary", "d": "One party system", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "A system where the Head of State is different from the Head of Government is known as", "a": "Presidential system", "b": "Parliamentary system", "c": "Monarchy", "d": "Totalitarianism", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Power is the ability to", "a": "Influence the behavior of others", "b": "Request for a favor", "c": "Obey the laws of the land", "d": "Conduct an election", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Authority differs from power because it is", "a": "Always backed by physical force", "b": "Legitimate power", "c": "Unrecognized by the people", "d": "Based on coercion only", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "The fusion of the executive and legislative arms is a characteristic of", "a": "Presidential system", "b": "Parliamentary system", "c": "Federal system", "d": "Confederal system", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Legitimacy in government refers to", "a": "The use of military power", "b": "Popular acceptance of the authority of the government", "c": "The ability to print money", "d": "The process of writing a constitution", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Which of these is a form of government where power is held by a few?", "a": "Democracy", "b": "Oligarchy", "c": "Monarchy", "d": "Anarchy", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "A flexible constitution is one that", "a": "Is difficult to amend", "b": "Can be amended through the same process as ordinary laws", "c": "Is always written", "d": "Cannot be amended at all", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "In a presidential system, the President is", "a": "Elected by the legislature", "b": "Both the Head of State and Head of Government", "c": "Accountable to the parliament", "d": "The leader of the opposition", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Which concept ensures that no individual is above the law?", "a": "Separation of powers", "b": "Rule of Law", "c": "Checks and balances", "d": "Delegated legislation", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "The 'state' differs from 'government' because the state is", "a": "Temporary", "b": "Permanent and abstract", "c": "The same as the political party", "d": "Only interested in trade", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Confederalism is characterized by", "a": "A strong central government", "b": "A loose union of sovereign states", "c": "The absence of a constitution", "d": "A monarchical head of state", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Political culture refers to", "a": "The art of painting in a state", "b": "The pattern of attitudes and beliefs towards political objects", "c": "The number of political parties", "d": "The frequency of elections", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the state?", "a": "Population", "b": "Government", "c": "Sovereignty", "d": "Political party", "correct": "D" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "In a parliamentary system, the executive is responsible to the", "a": "Electorate directly", "b": "Legislature", "c": "Judiciary", "d": "Military", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "Which arm of government is responsible for the interpretation of laws?", "a": "Executive", "b": "Legislature", "c": "Judiciary", "d": "Civil service", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Basic Concepts and Forms of Government", "question": "The concept of 'Separation of Powers' was popularized by", "a": "Karl Marx", "b": "Baron de Montesquieu", "c": "John Locke", "d": "Aristotle", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "Which arm of government is primarily tasked with the formulation and implementation of policies?", "a": "Legislature", "b": "Judiciary", "c": "Executive", "d": "Electoral Commission", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "The process by which the legislature grants power to the executive to make specific laws is called", "a": "Delegated legislation", "b": "Judicial review", "c": "Veto power", "d": "Bicameralism", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "Which political ideology emphasizes the collective ownership of the means of production?", "a": "Capitalism", "b": "Socialism", "c": "Fascism", "d": "Liberalism", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "A rigid constitution is one that", "a": "Is easy to amend", "b": "Requires a special, difficult procedure for amendment", "c": "Is only found in monarchies", "d": "Does not provide for a legislature", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "What is the primary function of the 'Checks and Balances' system?", "a": "To allow the executive to rule without the legislature", "b": "To prevent the abuse of power by any single arm of government", "c": "To increase the budget of the judiciary", "d": "To ensure that only one party exists", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "In a capitalist economy, the means of production are owned by", "a": "The state", "b": "Private individuals and corporations", "c": "The royal family only", "d": "The military", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "An unwritten constitution is one that", "a": "Is not documented in any form", "b": "Is contained in various documents, conventions, and judicial decisions", "c": "Is strictly enforced by the military", "d": "Cannot be interpreted by the courts", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "The concept of 'Rule of Law' is most closely associated with", "a": "A.V. Dicey", "b": "Karl Marx", "c": "Niccolo Machiavelli", "d": "Adolf Hitler", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "Which ideology is characterized by extreme nationalism and dictatorial control?", "a": "Socialism", "b": "Fascism", "c": "Democracy", "d": "Communism", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "The judicial power to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional is known as", "a": "Judicial immunity", "b": "Judicial review", "c": "Separation of powers", "d": "Veto power", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "Which of these is a major source of a constitution?", "a": "Legislative enactments", "b": "Court decisions (precedents)", "c": "Constitutional conferences", "d": "All of the above", "correct": "D" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "In a bicameral legislature, the two houses are usually called", "a": "The executive and the judiciary", "b": "The upper and lower houses", "c": "The party and the union", "d": "The state and the local council", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "Communism, as a political ideology, advocates for", "a": "A stateless and classless society", "b": "The dominance of the wealthy", "c": "The rule of a monarch", "d": "The promotion of colonial interests", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "Which arm of government is responsible for making laws?", "a": "Judiciary", "b": "Legislature", "c": "Executive", "d": "Civil Service", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "Constitutionalism refers to the practice of", "a": "Rule by a dictator", "b": "Government conducted according to constitutional principles", "c": "Amending the constitution frequently", "d": "Ignoring the laws of the land", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "Feudalism was primarily based on", "a": "Industrial production", "b": "Land ownership and service exchange", "c": "Universal suffrage", "d": "Global trade", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "Which document is usually referred to as the 'Supreme Law' of a country?", "a": "The Manifesto of the ruling party", "b": "The Constitution", "c": "The Budget", "d": "A decree by the Head of State", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "What is the main role of the upper house in a bicameral legislature?", "a": "To originate all money bills", "b": "To act as a chamber of sober reflection and review", "c": "To run the military", "d": "To appoint all judges", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "Nazism, as practiced in Germany, was a form of", "a": "Liberal democracy", "b": "Totalitarianism", "c": "Parliamentary system", "d": "Socialist economy", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Arms of Government, Ideologies, and Constitution", "question": "The principle of separation of powers is intended to", "a": "Create conflict between the arms of government", "b": "Ensure efficiency and prevent tyranny", "c": "Reduce the power of the judiciary", "d": "Make the executive supreme", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "Which of the following is a way of acquiring citizenship by birth?", "a": "By naturalization", "b": "By being born to citizen parents", "c": "By marriage", "d": "By honorary grant", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "The right to vote and be voted for is known as", "a": "Citizenship", "b": "Franchise", "c": "Naturalization", "d": "Referendum", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "A system where only two major political parties have a realistic chance of winning is called", "a": "Multi-party system", "b": "One-party system", "c": "Two-party system", "d": "Zero-party system", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "What is the primary function of a political party?", "a": "To overthrow the government", "b": "To contest elections and capture political power", "c": "To represent only the business class", "d": "To act as a pressure group", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "An election held to fill a vacant seat in a legislature before the next general election is called", "a": "A referendum", "b": "A by-election", "c": "A primary election", "d": "An indirect election", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "Which of these is a way an alien can become a citizen of a country?", "a": "Registration or Naturalization", "b": "By simply visiting the country", "c": "By working for a company", "d": "By joining a political party", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "What is the function of an electoral body like INEC in Nigeria?", "a": "To make laws for the country", "b": "To organize and conduct elections", "c": "To interpret the constitution", "d": "To form political parties", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "A ballot system where the voter's choice is kept secret is known as", "a": "Open ballot", "b": "Secret ballot", "c": "Indirect ballot", "d": "Voice vote", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "Which of these is NOT a duty of a citizen?", "a": "Paying taxes", "b": "Obeying laws", "c": "Voting in elections", "d": "Committing crimes", "correct": "D" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "The process of selecting party candidates for an election is known as", "a": "A primary election", "b": "A general election", "c": "A referendum", "d": "An appointment", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "A 'Pressure Group' differs from a 'Political Party' because it", "a": "Does not seek to capture political power", "b": "Has more members", "c": "Is always supported by the government", "d": "Is illegal in a democracy", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "Which electoral system ensures that seats in the legislature are allocated based on the percentage of votes a party receives?", "a": "First-past-the-post", "b": "Proportional representation", "c": "Indirect election", "d": "Absolute majority", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "Universal adult suffrage means", "a": "Only wealthy people can vote", "b": "All adult citizens have the right to vote", "c": "Only educated people can vote", "d": "Only men can vote", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "What is a 'Referendum'?", "a": "A vote to elect a president", "b": "A direct vote by the electorate on a specific issue", "c": "The process of party registration", "d": "A parliamentary debate", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "Which of the following is a limitation to the right of franchise?", "a": "Being a citizen", "b": "Being under the legal voting age", "c": "Paying taxes", "d": "Residing in the country", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "An 'Ideological' political party is one that", "a": "Is based on a specific set of beliefs or doctrines", "b": "Exists only to win a local election", "c": "Has no clear mission", "d": "Is strictly run by the military", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "A multi-party system is common in", "a": "Totalitarian states", "b": "Liberal democracies", "c": "Monarchies only", "d": "Military regimes", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "Which of these is a technique used by pressure groups to influence government policy?", "a": "Lobbying", "b": "Conducting elections", "c": "Passing bills into law", "d": "Judging court cases", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "The 'Electorate' refers to", "a": "The group of people eligible to vote", "b": "The members of the legislature", "c": "The people working in the civil service", "d": "The political party leaders", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Citizenship, Electoral Process, and Parties", "question": "What is the advantage of a 'Secret Ballot'?", "a": "It allows for easy intimidation", "b": "It protects the voter from intimidation and ensures freedom of choice", "c": "It is faster to count", "d": "It shows who voted for whom", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "In the pre-colonial Hausa/Fulani political system, the Emir was assisted in his duties by", "a": "The Council of Chiefs (Oyo Mesi)", "b": "A council of titled officials known as the Emir's council", "c": "The village assembly", "d": "Direct democratic voting", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "The Igbo pre-colonial political system was largely", "a": "Centralized and monarchical", "b": "Decentralized and republican", "c": "A military dictatorship", "d": "A theocratic caliphate", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "In the Old Oyo Empire, the Alaafin could be checked by", "a": "The military generals", "b": "The Oyo Mesi headed by the Bashorun", "c": "The local market women", "d": "The foreign traders", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "What was the main system of colonial administration used by the British in Northern Nigeria?", "a": "Direct Rule", "b": "Indirect Rule", "c": "Assimilation", "d": "Association", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "The policy of 'Assimilation' was primarily associated with the", "a": "British colonial rule", "b": "French colonial policy", "c": "German colonial policy", "d": "Portuguese colonial policy", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "Which of these was a reason for the success of Indirect Rule in Northern Nigeria?", "a": "The existence of a centralized system of government", "b": "The lack of any prior political system", "c": "The willingness of the people to accept Christianity", "d": "The absence of traditional rulers", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "In the Igbo pre-colonial system, the 'Ozo' title holders were", "a": "Wealthy merchants only", "b": "A group of respected elders and titled men who influenced decisions", "c": "Foreign mercenaries", "d": "Slaves", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "The 'Warrant Chiefs' system introduced by the British in Eastern Nigeria failed because", "a": "The chiefs were not traditional rulers and lacked legitimacy", "b": "The people were too wealthy to be ruled", "c": "The British did not give them enough power", "d": "They refused to collect taxes", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "What was the role of the 'Ogboni' cult in the Yoruba pre-colonial system?", "a": "To act as the supreme judicial and religious authority", "b": "To collect taxes from the Alaafin", "c": "To represent the interests of foreigners", "d": "To command the military during war", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "Which of the following was a feature of the French colonial policy of 'Association'?", "a": "Total cultural replacement", "b": "Respect for local institutions while maintaining French control", "c": "Immediate granting of independence", "d": "Universal voting rights for all Africans", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "In Hausa pre-colonial society, the 'Sarki' was", "a": "The religious leader only", "b": "The political and traditional ruler", "c": "A slave worker", "d": "The chief justice", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "What is the primary difference between Indirect Rule and Direct Rule?", "a": "Indirect rule uses local rulers; direct rule uses colonial officials", "b": "Direct rule is more democratic", "c": "Indirect rule was used by France", "d": "There is no difference", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "The 'Age Grade' system in Igbo pre-colonial society was used for", "a": "Organizing communal labor and social activities", "b": "Selecting the monarch", "c": "Taxing the foreigners", "d": "Training soldiers only", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "What was the main purpose of the colonial 'Poll Tax'?", "a": "To fund colonial administration", "b": "To encourage farming", "c": "To build schools for free", "d": "To force people to move to cities", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "Which official was the head of the colonial administration in Nigeria after the 1914 amalgamation?", "a": "Governor-General", "b": "District Officer", "c": "Prime Minister", "d": "President", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "One of the reasons for the failure of Indirect Rule in Western Nigeria was", "a": "The lack of centralized authority", "b": "The resistance of the Obas to colonial interference", "c": "The influence of educated elites who opposed the system", "d": "The lack of traditional rulers", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "The 'British Crown Colony' system was applied to which Nigerian city first?", "a": "Lagos", "b": "Kano", "c": "Enugu", "d": "Calabar", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "The main objective of imperialist penetration into Nigeria was", "a": "To provide education", "b": "To secure raw materials and markets for European industries", "c": "To end tribal conflicts", "d": "To establish a democratic government", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "A major disadvantage of the colonial administration was", "a": "Development of infrastructure", "b": "Disruption of indigenous political and social structures", "c": "Introduction of Western education", "d": "Introduction of modern health care", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Political Development in Nigeria", "question": "The French policy of 'Assimilation' failed mainly because", "a": "It was too expensive and Africans resisted the loss of their culture", "b": "The French were not interested in it", "c": "It made Africans too powerful", "d": "The British prevented it", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "Which constitution introduced the 'elective principle' into Nigerian politics for the first time?", "a": "Richards Constitution (1946)", "b": "Clifford Constitution (1922)", "c": "Macpherson Constitution (1951)", "d": "Lyttelton Constitution (1954)", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "The Richards Constitution (1946) was highly criticized by nationalists primarily because", "a": "It gave too much power to the regions", "b": "It was drafted without adequate consultation with Nigerians", "c": "It abolished the elective principle", "d": "It excluded the North entirely", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "Which political party was the first to be formed in Nigeria (1923)?", "a": "NCNC", "b": "NNDP", "c": "Action Group", "d": "NPC", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "The 1951 Macpherson Constitution is known for introducing", "a": "A bicameral legislature at the center", "b": "Regional legislatures with increased autonomy", "c": "The office of the Prime Minister", "d": "The abolition of regionalism", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "Which conference effectively established Nigeria as a Federation with a federal structure?", "a": "Lagos Conference (1950)", "b": "Ibadan Conference (1950)", "c": "Lyttelton Constitutional Conference (1954)", "d": "London Conference (1957)", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "Who led the 'National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons' (NCNC) after the death of Herbert Macaulay?", "a": "Obafemi Awolowo", "b": "Nnamdi Azikiwe", "c": "Ahmadu Bello", "d": "Tafawa Balewa", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "The 'Youth Movement' of the 1930s (NYM) was significant because it", "a": "Promoted only one ethnic group", "b": "Was the first truly nationalistic movement in Nigeria", "c": "Supported the continuation of colonial rule", "d": "Was purely a religious organization", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "What was the main outcome of the 1957 London Constitutional Conference?", "a": "Full independence", "b": "Regional self-government for the East and West", "c": "The establishment of the army", "d": "The end of the monarchy", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "Which of the following was a major factor that accelerated Nigerian nationalism?", "a": "World War II", "b": "The establishment of the Royal Niger Company", "c": "The lack of Western education", "d": "The absence of newspapers", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "In the 1954 Lyttelton Constitution, the Federal capital, Lagos, was", "a": "Merged with the Western Region", "b": "Made a Federal territory", "c": "Merged with the Northern Region", "d": "Given to the Eastern Region", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "The 'Action Group' (AG) was officially launched in 1951 by", "a": "Nnamdi Azikiwe", "b": "Obafemi Awolowo", "c": "Herbert Macaulay", "d": "Aminu Kano", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "One major feature of the 1960 Independence Constitution was that it", "a": "Made the Queen the ceremonial Head of State", "b": "Established a military government", "c": "Abolished the regional system", "d": "Made the President the supreme ruler", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "Which Northern political party was formed to protect Northern interests against Southern domination?", "a": "NPC (Northern People's Congress)", "b": "NEPU (Northern Elements Progressive Union)", "c": "UMBC (United Middle Belt Congress)", "d": "NNDP", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "The 'Ibadan Constitutional Conference' of 1950 was held to", "a": "Draft the Macpherson Constitution", "b": "Declare war on Britain", "c": "Discuss the abolition of taxation", "d": "Elect a new monarch", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "What was the significance of the 'Willink Commission' (1958)?", "a": "It set the date for independence", "b": "It inquired into the fears of minorities and suggested safeguards", "c": "It helped draft the 1960 Constitution", "d": "It settled border disputes with Cameroon", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "Which of these was a common demand of early Nigerian nationalists?", "a": "More colonial officers", "b": "Increased participation in the legislative council", "c": "Higher taxation for Nigerians", "d": "The closure of all schools", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "The 'Zikist Movement' was known for", "a": "Its militant and radical approach to decolonization", "b": "Its support for indirect rule", "c": "Its focus on trade only", "d": "Being an arm of the colonial government", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "What did the 1963 Constitution introduce that the 1960 Constitution lacked?", "a": "The status of a Republic with an indigenous President", "b": "The office of the Prime Minister", "c": "Regionalism", "d": "A bicameral legislature", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "Who was the first indigenous Governor-General of Nigeria?", "a": "Nnamdi Azikiwe", "b": "Tafawa Balewa", "c": "Ahmadu Bello", "d": "Obafemi Awolowo", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Nationalism and Constitutional Development", "question": "Nationalist leaders were often educated in", "a": "The traditional system", "b": "Western-style schools", "c": "Military academies only", "d": "Agricultural institutes only", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Federalism and Local Government", "question": "The primary reason for the creation of states in Nigeria is to", "a": "Increase the number of governors", "b": "Bring government closer to the people and foster development", "c": "Reduce the federal budget", "d": "Abolish the local government", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Federalism and Local Government", "question": "Which of these is a function of the local government in Nigeria?", "a": "Making national laws", "b": "Registration of births and deaths", "c": "Declaring war", "d": "Printing currency", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Federalism and Local Government", "question": "The revenue allocation formula in Nigeria is primarily decided by", "a": "The states", "b": "The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC)", "c": "The local governments", "d": "The United Nations", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Federalism and Local Government", "question": "The 'Federal Character Principle' is enshrined in the constitution to", "a": "Promote ethnic dominance", "b": "Ensure equitable representation of all states in government", "c": "Abolish federalism", "d": "Increase the number of ministries", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Federalism and Local Government", "question": "What is the main source of income for local governments in Nigeria?", "a": "Personal income tax", "b": "Statutory allocation from the Federation Account", "c": "Foreign loans", "d": "Trade with foreign countries", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Federalism and Local Government", "question": "The 1976 Local Government Reform in Nigeria aimed to", "a": "Make local governments an autonomous third tier", "b": "Abolish local governments", "c": "Make local governments subordinate to the military", "d": "Increase the number of states", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Federalism and Local Government", "question": "Which of these is a major challenge to Nigerian federalism?", "a": "Excessive revenue", "b": "Ethnic suspicion and struggle for power", "c": "Too many political parties", "d": "Over-development", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Federalism and Local Government", "question": "Local Government Chairmen are elected for a term of", "a": "2 years", "b": "3 years", "c": "4 years", "d": "5 years", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Federalism and Local Government", "question": "In Nigeria, the 'Exclusive List' contains subjects that only", "a": "The Federal Government can legislate on", "b": "The State Government can legislate on", "c": "Local Governments can legislate on", "d": "Only the Judiciary can handle", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Federalism and Local Government", "question": "The 'Concurrent List' contains subjects upon which", "a": "Only the Federal Government can legislate", "b": "Both Federal and State Governments can legislate", "c": "Only the State Government can legislate", "d": "Neither can legislate", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Military in Politics", "question": "A major cause of military intervention in Nigerian politics is", "a": "High literacy rate", "b": "Political corruption and mismanagement", "c": "Lack of military equipment", "d": "Foreign pressure", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Military in Politics", "question": "The Supreme Military Council (SMC) was the highest decision-making body during", "a": "The First Republic", "b": "The military regimes", "c": "The Fourth Republic", "d": "The Second Republic", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Military in Politics", "question": "Which military leader established the 'War Against Indiscipline' (WAI)?", "a": "Ibrahim Babangida", "b": "Muhammadu Buhari", "c": "Sani Abacha", "d": "Yakubu Gowon", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Military in Politics", "question": "The transition to civil rule in 1979 was overseen by", "a": "Olusegun Obasanjo", "b": "Ibrahim Babangida", "c": "Sani Abacha", "d": "Yakubu Gowon", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Military in Politics", "question": "Military rule is characterized by", "a": "Suspension of parts of the constitution", "b": "Democratic elections", "c": "Separation of powers", "d": "Rule of law", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Military in Politics", "question": "The 'Diarchy' refers to a form of government where", "a": "Military and civilians rule together", "b": "Two kings rule", "c": "Two political parties rule", "d": "Two countries rule", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Military in Politics", "question": "Which of these was a major impact of military intervention in Nigeria?", "a": "Stabilization of the economy", "b": "Erosion of democratic institutions", "c": "Total removal of corruption", "d": "Increased press freedom", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Military in Politics", "question": "The 'Babangida Administration' is often remembered for", "a": "The annulment of the June 12 election", "b": "Ending the Civil War", "c": "Launching the first satellite", "d": "Establishing the first university", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Military in Politics", "question": "Who was the military Head of State that was overthrown in 1985?", "a": "Muhammadu Buhari", "b": "Ibrahim Babangida", "c": "Sani Abacha", "d": "Murtala Mohammed", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Military in Politics", "question": "The military government usually replaces the legislature with", "a": "A decree-making body", "b": "A town hall", "c": "The judiciary", "d": "Traditional rulers", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Foreign Policy", "question": "Nigeria's foreign policy is primarily guided by", "a": "The goal of territorial expansion", "b": "The principle of 'Africa as the centerpiece'", "c": "Military superiority", "d": "The desire to rule the UN", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Foreign Policy", "question": "Which of these is a major determinant of Nigeria's foreign policy?", "a": "Geographical location", "b": "Religion", "c": "Size of the military", "d": "The weather", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Foreign Policy", "question": "Nigeria's policy of 'Non-Alignment' during the Cold War meant", "a": "Staying neutral between the US and the USSR", "b": "Aligning only with Britain", "c": "Forming a secret alliance", "d": "Having no foreign policy", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Foreign Policy", "question": "The 'Economic Community of West African States' (ECOWAS) was founded in", "a": "1960", "b": "1975", "c": "1999", "d": "2000", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Foreign Policy", "question": "What is the primary aim of Nigeria's membership in the UN?", "a": "Global cooperation and collective security", "b": "Conquering new lands", "c": "Economic isolation", "d": "Colonial expansion", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Foreign Policy", "question": "Nigeria’s role in ECOMOG was primarily", "a": "Peacekeeping in West Africa", "b": "Trade regulation", "c": "Fighting in Europe", "d": "Spying on members", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Foreign Policy", "question": "The 'Commonwealth of Nations' is made up of countries that", "a": "Were formerly British colonies", "b": "Are located in Europe", "c": "Speak only French", "d": "Have no religion", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Foreign Policy", "question": "What is the primary objective of the African Union (AU)?", "a": "Promoting African unity and development", "b": "Establishing a monarch for Africa", "c": "Fighting all other continents", "d": "Regulating trade with Asia only", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Foreign Policy", "question": "OPEC stands for", "a": "Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries", "b": "Organization of Political Economic Countries", "c": "Oil Power Energy Commission", "d": "Official Petroleum Export Center", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Foreign Policy", "question": "The headquarters of ECOWAS is located in", "a": "Abuja", "b": "Accra", "c": "Lome", "d": "Dakar", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "International Organizations", "question": "Which organ of the UN is responsible for maintaining international peace?", "a": "General Assembly", "b": "Security Council", "c": "Secretariat", "d": "Trusteeship Council", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "International Organizations", "question": "How many permanent members are in the UN Security Council?", "a": "3", "b": "5", "c": "10", "d": "15", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "International Organizations", "question": "The OAU was transformed into the AU in", "a": "1963", "b": "2002", "c": "1999", "d": "1975", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "International Organizations", "question": "Which of these is NOT a specialized agency of the UN?", "a": "WHO", "b": "UNESCO", "c": "ECOWAS", "d": "IMF", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "International Organizations", "question": "Nigeria is a member of which of these energy organizations?", "a": "OPEC", "b": "NATO", "c": "EU", "d": "AU", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "International Organizations", "question": "The 'Veto Power' in the UN Security Council is held by", "a": "All members", "b": "Only permanent members", "c": "Only the Secretary-General", "d": "The General Assembly", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "International Organizations", "question": "The main reason for the formation of the UN was", "a": "To prevent another World War", "b": "To promote colonialism", "c": "To regulate global trade", "d": "To control the weather", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "Public Corporations are established to", "a": "Maximize profit like private firms", "b": "Provide essential services at subsidized rates", "c": "Promote one political party", "d": "Employ only military officers", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "The Civil Service is headed by", "a": "The President", "b": "The Head of Service", "c": "The Minister", "d": "The Chief Judge", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "One problem facing the Nigerian Civil Service is", "a": "Lack of manpower", "b": "Bureaucratic red-tapism and corruption", "c": "Lack of laws", "d": "Too much independence", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "An 'Ombudsman' (Public Complaints Commission) is created to", "a": "Protect citizens against administrative injustice", "b": "Arrest criminals", "c": "Make laws", "d": "Organize elections", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "The 'Budget' is a statement of", "a": "Expected revenue and proposed expenditure", "b": "The party manifesto", "c": "The constitution", "d": "The list of cabinet members", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "The judiciary is considered independent if", "a": "Judges are appointed by the executive", "b": "It is free from external control in its judicial functions", "c": "It makes all laws", "d": "It supports the military", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "Which of these is a function of the Legislature?", "a": "Approval of the annual budget", "b": "Implementation of laws", "c": "Interpretation of laws", "d": "Arresting citizens", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "Delegated legislation is criticized because", "a": "It undermines the supremacy of the legislature", "b": "It is too expensive", "c": "It is not constitutional", "d": "It requires no expertise", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "Public Opinion is most effective in a", "a": "Democracy", "b": "Dictatorship", "c": "Monarchy", "d": "Military regime", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "Political Socialization is the process by which", "a": "Individuals acquire political attitudes and values", "b": "Elections are conducted", "c": "A party is formed", "d": "The military takes power", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "The 'Legislative List' in Nigeria is found in", "a": "The Constitution", "b": "The Political Party Manifesto", "c": "The Civil Service Rules", "d": "The Budget", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "Which of these is a way to protect Human Rights?", "a": "Independent judiciary", "b": "Military rule", "c": "Absence of press", "d": "One-party state", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Miscellaneous", "question": "In Nigeria, the term of office for the President is", "a": "3 years", "b": "4 years", "c": "5 years", "d": "6 years", "correct": "B" } ]