Democracy and Governance

Democracy is yet to take firm root in Africa because

• A. it retards African development

• B. African leaders are not experienced enough

• C. most African leaders detest the will of the people

• D. it is expensive system of government

use the dialogue below to answer the question . 

Ini: The recent constitutional conference organized by the federal government gulped alot of money

Emen: That type of conference can only happen where there is a democratic government which permits respect for all shades of opinion

Ini: so the federal government cannot solely take decisions and ractify them?

Emen: No, that will negate the fundamental principles of democracy.

It could be inferred from the dialogue that democracy encourages

• A. tolerance

• B. development

• C. job creation

• D. delegated legislature

use the dialogue below to answer the question . 

Ini: The recent constitutional conference organized by the federal government gulped alot of money

Emen: That type of conference can only happen where there is a democratic government which permits respect for all shades of opinion

Ini: so the federal government cannot solely take decisions and ractify them?

Emen: No, that will negate the fundamental principles of democracy

The above dialogue shows

that democracy could result into? 

• • inefficiency

• • corruption

• • absolute liberty

• • high cost of governance

A major feature of representative democracy is

• A. free and fair election

• B. absolute application of law

• C. civil liberty groups

• D. enlightened electorate

In order to guarantee transparency and accountability in governance, leaders should ensure that

• A. constitutionalism thrives

• B. the judiciary is supervised

• C. immunity covers government officials

• D. trials should be held in secret

Identify the odd one from the list below in relation to citizenship obligations

• A. Payment of tax

• B. Right to personal liberty

• C. Protection of public utilities

• D. Obedience to the Law

Representation of Nigerians in the senate is

• A. Proportional

• B. collegial

• C. equal

• D. unequal

Government is saddled with all the following responsibilities except?

• A. prevention of internal disturbance

• B. protection of lives and properties

• C. promotion of individual development

• D. provision of all the needs of the citizens

I: Rule of law. II: Judicial independence. III. Press Freedom. IV: Official opposition. V: Free, fair and periodic election. VI: Universal adult suffrage.

The protection of citizens' rights can be best guaranteed when there is

• • III and VI

• • I and II

• • II and V

• • IV and V

I: Rule of law. II: Judicial independence. III. Press Freedom. IV: Official opposition. V: Free, fair and periodic election. VI: Universal adult suffrage.

Smooth transition of government in a democratic state is ensured when there is 

• • I and III

• • III and VI

• • III and IV

• • V and VI