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Government History

Total questions: 126

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The second ballot is based on the principle that a successful candidate must obtain

a)

absolute majority

b)

simple majority

c)

forty percent of the votes

d)

fifty percent of the votes

2.

The tenure of the president of the UN Security Council is

a)

one month

b)

  • six months

c)

  • two years

d)

  • one year

3.

Political authority is vested in the

a)

state

b)

judiciary

c)

government

d)

armed forces

4.

Unicameral legislatures are popular in

a)

unitary system

b)

federal system

c)

confederal

d)

rigid system

5.

In the cabinet system of government, individual responsibility of ministers means that

a)
Each minister is not accountable for the actions of their respective ministry or department.
b)
Ministers are not responsible for the actions of their respective ministry or department.
c)
Ministers can blame others for the actions of their respective ministry or department.
d)
Each minister is accountable for the actions of their respective ministry or department.
6.

An important aspect of an unwritten constitution is that it

a)
Written in multiple documents
b)
Subject to frequent amendments
c)
Easily accessible to the public
d)

Contains customary laws and conventions

7.

In 1993, Nigerian troops were on peace-keeping assignment to

a)

Liberia and Burundi

b)

Rwanda and Liberia

c)

Chad and Liberia

d)

Liberia and Somalia

8.

Power refers to the

a)

duties an individual imposes on himself

b)

legal nature of a constitution

c)

ability to impose one’s will upon others

d)

duties political parties demand of their registered members

9.

The creation of more states in Nigeria has

a)

eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts

b)

reduced the gap between the rich and poor states

c)

increased the powers of the federal government

d)

increased the powers of the states and local government

10.

An Agency of the united Nations which specializes in the welfare of children is the

a)

WHO

b)

UNESCO

c)

UNICEF

d)

UNDP

11.

A society that is politically organized under a government is called

a)

sovereign state

b)

community

c)

national state

d)

polity

12.

In the Oyo empire, the Alaafin was

a)

an absolute monarch

b)

popularly elected

c)

a constitutional monarch

d)

worshipped as a deity

13.

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of

a)

her poor relations with the Francophone countries

b)

France atomic test in the Sahara desert

c)

France diplomatic relations with Israel

d)

General de-Gaulle’s negative attitude towards her

14.

In 1991, the African Economic Community Treaty was signed in

a)

Addis Ababa

b)

Abuja

c)

Lome

d)

Tripoli

15.

Based on its objectives, the Organization of African Unity can primarily be classified as

a)

a social organization

b)

a political organization

c)

a cultural organization

d)

  • an economic organization


16.

The Premier of Western region immediately after Independence was

a)

Chief Obafemi Awolowo

b)

Chief Ladoke Akintola

c)

Chief Dr. M.A. Majekodunmi

d)

Alhaji D.S. Adegbenro

17.

A typical form of delegated legislation is

a)

acts of parliaments

b)

decree

c)

bye-law

d)

gazette

18.

A major feature of the system of government in the Sokoto Caliphate was that

a)

it was based on customs and traditions

b)

it was theocratic

c)

it was democratic

d)

  • power was effectively decentralized


19.

The goal of the theory of separation of power is to

a)

make the executive dependent on the legislative

b)

give more powers to the legislative

c)

protect individual liberty

d)

creates efficiency in the judiciary

20.

The first executive president of Nigeria was

a)
Shehu Shagari
b)
Goodluck Jonathan
c)
Muhammadu Buhari
d)
Olusegun Obasanjo
21.

The major difference between a state and a nation is that the latter presupposes a

a)

heterogeneous

b)

Homogeneous population

c)

well-defined territory

d)

more organized system

22.

The primary function of the judiciary is to

a)

interpret laws

b)

make laws

c)

regulate behaviour

d)

execute laws

23.

A constitution of any country is basically

a)

a mere piece of paper

b)

a guide to how the country should be governed

c)

a document stating what the leaders should do

d)

a document stating how to acquire power

24.

The highest decision-making body in Nigeria under the Buhari's military regime was the

a)

Armed forces ruling council

b)

Supreme military council

c)

National council of states

d)

Federal executive council

25.

A system of government in which the central government is supreme over other levels is

a)

totalitarian

b)

confederal

c)

federal

d)

  • unitary


26.

Which type of government is ruled by a small group of people?

a)

Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Republic

27.

In which system does a single ruler hold all the power, often without legal constraints?

a)

Democracy

b)

Theocracy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Republic

28.

What type of government is ruled directly by God or by religious laws?

a)

Democracy

b)

Theocracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Monarchy

29.

Which government system has a king or queen with full control over the government?

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Constitutional Monarchy

c)

Totalitarian

d)

Authoritarian

30.

What is a government called where the power is in the hands of the citizens, either directly or through elected representatives?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Autocracy

31.

Which term describes a government where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life?

a)

Republic

b)

Authoritarian

c)

Totalitarian

d)

Democracy

32.

What type of government is a public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers, and where the state's head is not a monarch?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Republic

c)

Theocracy

d)

Oligarchy

33.

Which term best describes a government that concentrates power in the hands of a leader or a small elite that is not constitutionally responsible to the body of the people?

a)

Democracy

b)

Totalitarian

c)

Authoritarian

d)

Republic

34.

In which system of government does a king or queen serve as the state's head, but their powers are entirely ceremonial, and real power lies in another branch of government?

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Constitutional Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

35.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a democratic government?

a)

Rule of law

b)

Free and fair elections

c)

Control by a single political party

d)

Protection of human rights

36.

What role do political institutions play in all societies?

a)

Regulating economic transactions

b)

Maintaining social order

c)

Providing educational services

d)

Conducting religious ceremonies

37.
Which is NOT a characteristic of a state?
a)
Territory
b)
Sovereignty
c)
Government
d)
Flag
38.

A nation and a state are different in that a state:

a)

Must be a physical territory

b)

Doesn't necessarily have borders

c)

Is only part of a country

d)

May or may not have a government

39.

Based on the cartoon above, what is a major impact of political parties in the government?

a)

The two party system allows for third parties to have a larger say in government decisions.

b)

The two party system allows for all citizens' ideas to be represented.

c)

The two party system makes it difficult to compromise.

d)

The two party system makes it easy to pass legislation.

40.

An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state (government).

a)

Adam Smith

b)

Bourgeoisie

c)

Capital

d)

Capitalism

41.
A document that has laws setting the guidelines of how a government works. 
a)
Constitution
b)
Government
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Separation of Powers
42.
Which society was the first to practice democracy?
a)
Greece
b)
Rome
c)
Carthage
d)
America
43.

Which political theory developed naturally out of the evolution of the family?

a)

Force Theory

b)

Evolutionary Theory

c)

Divine Right Theory

d)

Social Contract Theory

44.
Who holds power in a dictatorship?
a)
The people
b)
Five people
c)
No one
d)
One person or a small group of people
45.

Citizens rights and freedoms are protected

a)

Democracy

b)

Authoritarian Regime

46.

A government system where only a few people hold power.

a)

Ephor

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Tyranny

47.

The main source of local government finance since the 1976 reform has been

a)

local rates

b)

levies

c)

revenue from court fines and licences

d)

the federal government

48.

Nigeria is a member of_

a)

OPEC, NATO and ECOWAS

b)

OAU, the UNO and ECOWAS

c)

ECOWAS, NATO and OAU

d)

The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OAS

49.

A nation and a state are different in that a state:

a)

Must be a physical territory

b)

Doesn't necessarily have borders

c)

Is only part of a country

d)

May or may not have a government

50.

In the old OYO empire, the Ajele

a)

mobilized the army

b)

ensured good governance of the district

c)

was the head of the army

d)

ensured the safety of the trade routes

51.

A bye-law is made by

a)

parliament

b)

congress

c)

an electoral college

d)

the local government

52.

A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a

a)

clan

b)

state

c)

nation

d)

kingship

53.

A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the

a)

elite rules

b)

elected representatives rule

c)

majority of the people vote

d)

majority of the people rule

54.

A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is

a)

an empire

b)

a monarchy

c)

a republic

d)

a plutocracy

55.

Political socialization is associated with

a)

free choice of party programmes

b)

military takeover of civilian government

c)

the transmission of political values

d)

political transition

56.

OPEC has strong influence with the

a)

IMF

b)

EU

c)

ADB

d)

AU

57.

The development of a classless society is the goal of

a)

liberalism

b)

maxism

c)

conservatism

d)

feudalism

58.

Rhodesia was the former name of

a)

Zambia

b)

Namibia

c)

Zimbabwe

d)

  • Swaziland


59.

The Yoruba traditional system of government was

a)

monarchical

b)

egalitarian

c)

republican

d)

democratic

60.

Citizenship by descent is

a)

when a person’s family lineage is a citizen of that country

b)

a person's father only

c)

a person's mother only

d)

a person's paternal uncle and aunty

61.

The institutions which constitute the main organs of the government of a nation are the

a)

trustee and the presidium

b)

judiciary and the civil service

c)

legislature, the executive and the judiciary

d)

civil service and the senate

62.

One major achievement of the Clifford constitution was

a)

creating a Northern majority in the legislative council

b)

introducing indirect rule

c)

amalgamating the Northern and Southern provinces

d)

establishing the legislative council

63.

The British government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the administration of Nigeria in which year?

a)

1861

b)

1900

c)

1886

d)

1914

64.

The fundamental rights of citizens include rights to

a)

free education, employment and freedom of thought

b)

life, speech and association

c)

life, liberty and property

d)

association, property and social security

65.

Which of the following is a founding member of OPEC?

a)

Nigeria

b)

Indonesia

c)

Venezuela

d)

Algeria

66.

A major feature of the pre-colonial Igbo political system was that

a)

it was autocratic

b)

it was based on customs and traditions

c)

it was theocratic

d)

power was effectively decentralized

67.

Which of the following spearheaded the transformation of the Organization of African Unity into the African Union?

a)

Thabo Mbeki

b)

Kwame Nkrumah

c)

Herbert Macaulay

d)

Uhuru Kenyatta

68.

All of the following are examples of public corporation in Nigeria EXCEPT?

a)

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board

b)

Nigerian Steel Development Authority

c)

Zenith Bank plc

d)

Nigeria Railway Corporation

69.

The role of an Alkali under the Hausa-Fulani political system is primarily to

a)

adjudicate under Islamic laws

b)

make Islamic laws

c)

execute Islamic laws

d)

make treaties under Islamic laws

70.

Capitalism is an economic system which emphasizes

a)

Communism

b)

Collectivism

c)

Individualism

d)

Internationalism

71.

A government controlled by a few people for their own interests is said to be

a)

Autocracy

b)

A tyranny

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Monarchy

72.

Pressure groups are formed mainly to

a)

capture state power

b)

replace bad governments

c)

compete with the military for power

d)

satisfy the needs and interests of members

73.

The operation of the rule of law is abused by the

a)

conspiracy by the two house of the legislature to impeach the president

b)

inability of the press to discharge its responsibilities

c)

unfriendly attitude of pressure groups

d)

  • existence of administrative tribunals and special immunities


74.

The citizenship of a country could be acquired through

a)

registration and arbitration

b)

presidential proclamation

c)

birth and naturalization

d)

parliamentary legislation

75.

In a democratic government, franchise is given to all

a)

adult citizens

b)

citizens

c)

resident adults

d)

loyal party members

76.

Which of the following led to the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria by the British?

a)

Need for adequate financial resources

b)

Manpower and personnel shortages

c)

Speedy transition to independence

d)

  • Desire for rapid development

77.

In a democratic government, franchise is given to all

a)

adult citizens

b)

citizens

c)

resident adults

d)

loyal party members

78.

Which of the following led to the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria by the British?

a)

Need for adequate financial resources

b)

Manpower and personnel shortages

c)

Speedy transition to independence

d)

Desire for rapid development

79.

Nigeria’s membership of the ECOWAS is informed by her desire to

a)

develop a market in the sub-region

b)

form sub-regional high command

c)

become a sub-regional power

d)

  • promote economic integration


80.

The first Head of Government in Nigeria after independence was

a)

Nnamdi Azikiwe

b)

Ahmadu Bello

c)

Tafawa Balewa

d)

Herbert Macaulay

81.

One advantage of unwritten constitution is that it

a)

is easy to understand by everybody

b)

safeguards the monarchy

c)

contains customary laws and conventions

d)

is not easily amended

82.

Bicameral legislatures are popular in

a)

Unitary system

b)

Federal system

c)

Confederal

d)

Rigid system

83.

The major motivation of British colonization of Nigeria was to

a)

spread religion

b)

satisfy British economic interests

c)

westernize Nigerians

d)

protect Nigeria from external attack

84.

Which of the following countries made up the Casablanca Group?

a)

Liberia, Mali, Egypt

b)

Tunisia, Morocco, Guinea

c)

Mali, Algeria, Egypt

d)

Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Libya

85.

The body responsible for exercising the functions of local governments in the 1976 reforms was the________

a)

local government commission

b)

local government council

c)

local government committee

d)

committee of chairmen and supervisory councilors

86.

One feature of the federal system of government is that the centre is

a)

superior to the other components

b)

inferior to the other components

c)

equal to the other components

d)

of-unlimited jurisdiction

87.

A political manifesto is a document which outlines__________

a)

a country’s development

b)

a party’s programme

c)

the national policy

d)

  • an ethnic interest


88.

Public opinion is the view expressed by a

a)

few members of the society

b)

few articulate members in the society

c)

majority of the members of a society

d)

group of individuals in the society

89.

In a democratic system _______

a)

Majority Vote

b)

Legal Sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable

c)

Electoral college is always necessary

d)

Minority vote but majority rule

90.

That type of sovereignty that thrives on legitimacy is

a)

external sovereignty

b)

vested on any form of government

c)

legal sovereignty

d)

within the people's mandate

91.

The right of a citizen to seek redress means the right to

a)

fair hearing

b)

free access to legal materials

c)

seek an appeal under another judgement

d)

  • exercise his political liberty


92.

An order compelling a lower court or public corporation to perform in accordance with legitimacy is called

a)

the writ of mandamus

b)

the great writ

c)

the writ of ombudsman

d)

none of the above

93.

A form of government which has its slogan to be 'ruling of the best' is

a)

democracy

b)

aristocracy

c)

timocracy

d)

plutocracy

94.

Deconcentration of power means the

a)
Transfer of power from local entities to a central authority.
b)
Centralization of power to a single authority.
c)
Absence of any power distribution.
d)
Distribution of power from a central authority to local or regional entities.
95.

The concept of the independence of the judiciary means that

a)

The judiciary must not attempt to meddle into legislative and executive affairs

b)

The powers of the courts can not be subjected of executive re-assessment

c)

The sanctity of the office of the Judges and Justices must be preserved without prejudice

d)

  • All means of legislative or executive influence on judicial decision making must be disabled


96.

Deconcentration of power means the

a)

sharing of powers among tiers of government

b)

creation of semi autonomous units to govern other parts of a state

c)

process of setting strategies or policies for the subsidiary territories in the state by putting recognized personnel in place

d)

act of delegating powers and authority to component units that exist in a state

97.

The political party serves as

a)

A platform upon which the rights and liberties of the people can be attained

b)

The group aggregating the interest of all in the state

c)

A platform for rebelling against military rule

d)

A platform for interest representation

98.

A party can be said to have national outlook if

a)

it is ethnic based but has branches all over the state

b)

its membership cut across ethnic boundaries

c)

it is registered by the electoral commission as a national party

d)

  • it is headed by individuals who are famous within and without the country


99.

Argumentation, negotiation and deliberation on the subject matter of a bill begins at the

a)

third stage

b)

first reading

c)

committee stage

d)

second reading

100.

A vote of no confidence means

a)

the same as impeachment in a presidential system

b)

the ability of the head of state to dissolve the parliament when collective responsibility fails to hold

c)

the act of showing disapproval to the prime minister having breached the collective responsibility doctrine

d)

  • the disapproval with dismissal in effect, the ministers and its head


101.

A cabinet re-shuffle takes place......

a)

only when a motion of no confidence is passed

b)

when dissolution is held

c)

when prorogation and collective responsibility have their way

d)

when the shadow cabinet fails in its effectiveness

102.

Popular political participation means

a)

having majority of the people partaking in politics

b)

having a good number of voters in the electoral process

c)

the aggregate efforts of more than half of the citizens to partake in public debate and politics

d)

the sum total of all activities exerted by the majority with enthusiasm actively involving in all aspects of their political sphere

103.

Citizenship by naturalization________

a)

is the same as citizenship by marriage and registration

b)

refers to the process of attaining citizenship through honorary means

c)

is the act of a non-citizen having satisfied the constitutional criteria becoming a legal member of a state

d)

is the medium by which an alien through the judiciary receives certification and attains citizenship by birth

104.

The last measure used by the pressure groups issuing a condition to be satisfied within a stipulated time is called

a)

Lobbying

b)

Ultimatum

c)

Dialogue

d)

Strike

105.

Generally, a political party with only manifestoes without fulfillment is a/an _____

a)

conservative party

b)

elitist party

c)

theocratic party

d)

republican party

106.

A form of government organized by a council of military officers is called______

a)

Militocracy

b)

Stratocracy

c)

Military Junta

d)

Mobocracy

107.

The non-stratified society in the pre-colonial era was that of the ........ where decisions were made________

a)

Yoruba, by the Oyomesi

b)

Igbo, by consensus

c)

Hausa/Fulani, by the Emir

d)

Igbo, by the Okpara

108.

The Hausa/Fulani Empire as a result of its heterogeneous population adopted_________

a)

A unitary system where full concentration of power prevailed

b)

A federal structure where powers were decentralized although autocratic

c)

A quasi federal structure with devolution

d)

A partial federal set up with deconcentration

109.

Twelve States creation is a reknown achievement of the ................. regime

a)

Abdulsalam Abubakar's

b)

Ibrahim Babaginda's

c)

Yakubu Gowon's

d)

  • Murtala Mohammed's


110.

The basis of the Nigerian foreign policy thrust particularly during the Independence Constitution era was ............................. in nature

a)

afrocentric

b)

  • eurocentric

c)

neo-colonialistic

d)

  • anti-apartheid


111.

The Brussel conference in 1889/90 was based on______

a)

putting an end to slave trade

b)

the scramble for Africa

c)

furthering the decision on colonialism as previously discussed in the Berlin conference

d)

deciding on how to penetrate Africa for economic adventurism

112.

The Brussel conference in 1889/90 was based on______

a)

putting an end to slave trade

b)

the scramble for Africa

c)

furthering the decision on colonialism as previously discussed in the Berlin conference

d)

deciding on how to penetrate Africa for economic adventurism

113.

According to Lewis Samuel, 'is identified with pure conquest and unequivocal exploitation...'

a)

Neo colonialism

b)

Progressive Imperialism

c)

Regressive Imperialism

d)

Colonialism

114.

According to Lewis Samuel, 'is identified with pure conquest and unequivocal exploitation...'

a)

Neo colonialism

b)

Progressive Imperialism

c)

Regressive Imperialism

d)

Colonialism

115.

One of the major defects of the Nigerian council which necessitated its replacement was that....

a)

the meetings of the council were poorly attended

b)

the council could only make law for the southern protectorate

c)

the executive council was powerful than it

d)

the council was unrepresentative

116.

An important provision of the 1946 constitution was that it ........

a)

conceived federalism for Nigeria

b)

introduced federalism in Nigeria

c)

introduced official majority in the legislative council for the 1st time

d)

for the 1st time, introduced the office of the head of government at the regional level

117.

In the all-Nigerian constitutional conference of 1950________

a)

all official members of the legislative council participated

b)

it was resolved that the Nigerians federation be organized on ethnic basis

c)

it was concluded that a quasi-federal structure should be developed for colonial Nigeria

d)

all unofficial members of the legislative council participated

118.

Implementations of the target programmes of the government is the primary duty of the _____ a part of the _____

a)

Courts; Judiciary

b)

Public Service; Civil Service

c)

Civil Service; Public Service

d)

Ministers; Ministry of Works

119.

The most recent target plans and agenda of the United Nations are known as the______

a)

Resolution 2020

b)

Millenium Development Goals

c)

Agenda 2063

d)

Sustainable Development Goals

120.

The federal judge under the 1963 constitution could be removed by the______

a)

2/3 majority of the National Assembly

b)

Federal Judicial Service Commission

c)

Nigerian Judicial Council

d)

  • Executive president


121.

Under the 1999 constitution, the Chief Law Officer and the Supreme Court Judge respectively are the_______ 

a)

Chief Justice, Chief Judge

b)

Minister of Justice, Chief Judge

c)

Attorney-General, Chief Justice

d)

Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice

122.

Which of the following was not responsible for the coalition between A. G and N. C. N. C.?

a)

The kano riot of 1953

b)

Awolowo's faction seeking to get N. P. C. out of power as opposed to Akintola's option

c)

contest for the federal election of 1964

d)

Akintola's faction which broke out of A. G. to form UPP

123.

In the 4th republic, the political parties were______

a)

NAP, PDP and APGA

b)

PDP, APP, AD

c)

UPGA, NNA, CAN

d)

PDP, APGA, AD

124.

The Economic and Financials Crime Commission (EFCC) scope and nature of duty may not extend to_______

a)

arresting suspects of cyber crime and online fraud

b)

arresting the giver and the taker in a corruption case

c)

conducting trials and punishing persons involved in corruption matters

d)

investigating cases of substance and drug abuse intersecting with money laundering

125.

The Green Revolution programme was the effected manifesto of the ........ in 1979

a)

UPN

b)

NPN

c)

NPP

126.

Nigeria's federalism is often considered a flaw along the standard test of the Classical federalism ideology labelled along with_______

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

K.C Wheare

c)

Thomas Hobbes

d)

Aristotle

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