Quiz on Nigerian Civil Service

The civil service in Nigeria is responsible for:

• Making laws

• Implementing government policies

• Judging court cases

• Conducting elections

Which of the following is the head of the Nigerian civil service?

• Secretary to the Government

• President

• Head of Civil Service of the Federation

• Chief Justice of Nigeria

One of the key characteristics of the civil service is that it is:

• Political

• Temporary

• Partisan

• Permanent and neutral

Which of these is a major problem facing the Nigerian civil service?

• Low rainfall

• Religious tolerance

• Corruption and inefficiency

• Overpopulation

The body that advises on civil service promotions and discipline is:

• National Assembly

• Public Complaints Commission

• Federal Civil Service Commission

• Code of Conduct Bureau

The Nigerian civil service is divided into:

• Ministries and companies

• Ministries and departments

• Tribes and regions

• Zones and schools

The rule of law means that:

• Only the president can make laws

• The military is above the law

• Everyone is equal before the law

• Judges must be above 50 years old

One major principle of the rule of law is:

• Freedom of the press

• Supremacy of the law

• Political party loyalty

• Parliamentary supremacy

The concept of the rule of law was popularized by:

• Lord Denning

• Chief Obafemi Awolowo

• A.V. Dicey

• Nelson Mandela

Which of the following best demonstrates the rule of law?

• Police officers acting without a warrant

• Leaders being above the law

• Public officials being prosecuted for crimes

• Election rigging by politicians