Government 2004
1. Constitutional Government is run
A. by lawyers
B. by the politicians
C. by applying arbitrary rules
D. according to the laws of the land
2. A society without constituted authority is called a
A. feudal state
B. stateless society
C. government in exile
D. backward society
3. Direct democracy implies that the governance of a state involves
A. all the citizens of the state
B. only male citizens
C. adult female citizens
D. representatives
4. The theory of Socialism was popularised by
A. A.V.Dicey
B. Kari Marx
C. Baron de Montesquieu
D. Aristotle
5. Nobles who form government are called
A. theocrats
B. aristocrats
C. plutocrats
D. autocrats
6. Political socialization is associated with
A. frees choice of party programmes
B. military takeover of civilian government
C. the transmission of political values , attitudes and opinions
D. political programmes of transition to civil rule
7. In a fascist regime, the Head of State is
A. the royal father
B. the prime minister
C. the elected monarch
D. supreme and above the law
8. Which of the following best describes totalitarianism?
A. Extreme decentralization
B. Excessive centralization of power
C. Devolution of power
D. Delegation of power
9. Rule by divine right is a feature of
A. the republican system
B. the feudal system
C. absolute monarchy
D. democracy
10. A system in which people contribute for the welfare of their community can be described as
A. Communalism
B. Socialism
C. Communism
D. Capitalism
10. A system of government which is based on the public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
A. welfarism
B. socialism
C. feudalism
D. authoritarianism
11. Which of the following describes feudalism?
A. A few people monopolizes the ownership of land
B. Mass ownership of property is prevalent
C. State ownership of capital is prevalent
D. Workers administer the society
12. A system of government which is based on the public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
A. welfarism
B. socialism
C. feudalism
D. authoritarianism
13. The principle “Separation of Powers” is less applicable in a
A. Parliamentary system of government
B. Unitary system of government
C. Confederal system of government
D. Federal system of government
14. In a classical federal state, residual powers are vested in the
A. federal and state governments
B. federal government
C. federal and local governments
D. state governments
15. Which of the following system of government has bicephalous executive?
A. Parliamentary
B. Monarchical
C. Unitary
D. Totalitarian
16. In the presidential system of government, the president is responsible to the
A. Parlimentary
B. Judiciary
C. electorate
D. military
17. Which of the following is not a reason for delegated legislation?
A. Technicalities of modern legislation
B. the need for the flexibility
C. To reduce the powers of the legislature
D. To ensure speedy legislation
18. In which of the following systems of government is the principle of collective responsibility best upheld?
A. Presidential
B. Cabinet
C. Military
D. Traditional
19. Primary loyalty of a citizen in a confederal state goes to the
A. government at the centre
B. confederating units
C. the sovereign state
D. assembly at the centre
20. The theory of the separation of powers was propounded by
A. John Locke
B. Adam Smith
C. Kari Marx
D. Harold Wilson
21. The institution through which governments discharge responsibilities is known as
A. organs of government
B. pressure groups
C. political parties
D. national assembly
22. The primary function of the executive is to
A. interpret laws
B. punish law breakers
C. make laws
D. implement government policies
23. Independence of the judiciary connotes that
A. judges must be allowed to participate in politics
B. court judges are free to administer oaths of office
C. judiciary must not be involved in law-making
D. judges must be free from any influence
24. The term Unicameralism means
A. legislative assemblies
B. parliamentary elections
C. one-chamber parliament
D. complete absence of parliament
25. Which of the following countries is operating a Unitary Constitution?
A. Nigeria
B. Canada
C. Britain
D. America
26. The philosophy and fundamental law country are contained in her
A. manifesto
B. decrees
C. edicts
D. constitution
27. Public Complaints Commission in West African countries can be called
A. Civil Service Commission
B. Ombudsman
C. Local Authority Commission
D. Ministry of Establishment
28. Habeas Corpus implies
A. unlawful detention
B. discrimination in public service
C. indiscriminate party formation
D. right to vote
29. In order to preserve the liberties of individuals in a country, which of the following system is encouraged?
A. Feudalism
B. Communism
C. Multi-party system
D. One-party system
30. Political parties contest elections in order to
A. formulate policies
B. influence public opinion
C. control political power
D. prevent coups détat
31. One- party system is favourably disposed to
A. national cohesion
B. sectarian demands
C. rule of law
D. religious tolerance
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32. Which of the following pressure groups does Cotton Producers' Union represent?
A. Labour
B. Economic
C. Social
D. Political
33. Promotional pressure groups usually cater for the interest of
A. all workers
B. the general public
C. non-members only
D. all professional bodies
34. The earliest agent in the formation of public opinion is the
A. family
B. hospital
C. political party
D. university
35. The plurality system of voting could be described as
A. complex majority
B. two-third majority
C. simple majority
D. absolute majority
36. Which of the following is the duty of an Electoral Commission?
A. Adjudicating election petitions
B. Nominating party candidates
C. Campaigning for candidates
D. Provision of voters' register
37. Civil servants are recruited, controlled, promoted and disciplined by the
A. teaching service commission
B. public complaints commission
C. public service commission
D. code of conduct bureau
38. Red-tapism refers to
A. excessive use of formalities in administration
B. cutting of the tape during official ceremonies
C. measurement with tape rule in government land survey
D. use of red carpet for important dignitaries
39. One of the reasons for the establishment of local government authorities is to
A. give more powers to the traditional rulers
B. bring government nearer to the people
C. win support of local chiefs
D. prevent political interference by aliens
40. Which of following groups was provided for under the French West African Dual Citizenship?
A. Men and women
B. Muslims and Christians
C. Soldiers and civilians
D. Citizens and the subjects
41. A major feature of the constitutions in British West African colonies in the 1920s was the
A. abolition of local government
B. introductions of the elective principle
C. introduction of council of elders
D. introduction of Universal Adult Suffrage
42. The system of administration adopted by the the British in the crown colonies in West Africa was
A. direct rule
B. democratic
C. assimilation
D. association
43. The development of nationalist movement was late in French West Africa because of the
A. Second World War
B. indirect rule system
C. assimilation policy
D. obnoxious land laws
44. Which of the following factors necessitates the adoption of federalism in a state?
A. Fear of one thnic group dominating the others
B. Adoption of a Written Constitution
C. Availabilty of natural resources
D. Encouragement of secession
45. The foreign policy of a country is influenced by all the following factors except the
A. size of the country
B. leadership style
C. educational system
D. economic system
46. The organs of government which are normally fused in a military regime are the
A. civil service and the judiciary
B. legislature and the executive
C. executive and the civil service
D. judiciary and the legislature
47. The first West African to become the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth is
A. Ibrahim Gambari
B. Abbas Bundu
C. Emeka Anyaoku
D. Diallo Telli
48. The primary objective of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is to
A. prevent crimes in West Africa
B. promote the socio-economic development of members states
C. contor pollution and environmental degradation
D. promote universal human rights
49. The administrative headquarters of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) is in
A. Banjul
B. Accra
C. Bamako
D. Abuja
50. The major aim of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is to
A. maintain international peace and security
B. co-ordinate and supervise the activities of specialized agencies
C. promote sports among all nations
D. stabilize the price of oil in the world market