WorksheetsRSS SS3 Government
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
Criminal Code
Nigerian Constitution
Customary Law
Penal Code
Which system of government divides powers between the central government and the state governments?
Unitary system
Federal system
Confederal system
Military system
What is the primary function of the Legislature?
Interpret Laws
Enforce Laws
Make Laws
Execute Laws
The Nigerian Senate is made up of how many senators?
109
360
360
108
Who is the Head of State in Nigeria?
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The President
The Vice-President
The term 'rule of law' means:
The government makes laws arbitrarily
Everyone, including government officials, must obey the law
Only citizens obey the law
Only military obeys the law
Which organ of government interprets the constitution?
Executive
Legislature
Judiciary
Security agencies
Nigeria operates a federal system because:
It is easier to govern with one system
It is a requirement by the United Nations
It accommodates diverse ethnic groups
It was copy-pasted from other countries
The phrase 'Separation of Powers' means:
The different government organs share power
One person controls all government functions
Each arm of government performs separate and independent functions
Military controls the government
Which of these is NOT a fundamental human right in Nigeria?
Right to freedom of expression
Right to education
Right to vote
Right to own a firearm
The Nigerian constitution was first introduced in the year:
1960
1963
1979
1999
A republic is a country where:
The monarch rules the country
Power is held by the people or their elected representatives
Power is inherited by bloodline
Military rules the country
Who appoints the members of the Federal Executive Council in Nigeria?
The Senate
The President
The National Assembly
The Supreme Court
The principle of majority rule means:
The majority's decision is accepted and binding on all
Minorities have more power
The minority is always right
Decisions are made by the Supreme Court only
What is the duration of a Nigerian President’s term in office?
4 years
5 years
6 years
3 years
Which level of government is the closest to the people in Nigeria?
Federal Government
State Government
Local Government
Legislative Government
The Nigerian National Assembly consists of:
House of Representatives and Senate
Senate and Supreme Court
House of Assembly and Senate
Executive and Legislature
The power to amend the Nigerian constitution lies with:
The President alone
The National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly
The Supreme Court
The Military Council
What is the primary responsibility of the Executive arm of government?
Write the laws
Interpret the laws
Implement and enforce the laws
Challenge the laws
Who presides over the Nigerian Senate?
Senate Clerk
Speaker of the House
Senate President
Chief Justice
The Nigerian judiciary is headed by:
The Chief of Staff
The Chief Justice of Nigeria
The Senate President
The President of Nigeria
Which of these is NOT a function of political parties?
Contest elections
Promote political awareness
Interpret laws
Mobilize voters
What happens if the President of Nigeria dies in office?
Election is held immediately
The Senate President takes over
The Vice-President takes over
The Chief Justice takes over
Which political party was Nigeria's first ruling party after independence in 1960?
Nigerian People’s Congress (NPC)
Action Group (AG)
National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC)
All Progressives Congress (APC)
What is a referendum?
A type of election for choosing leaders
A public vote on a specific issue
A judicial review
A military takeover
The 'Shadow Cabinet' is formed by:
The ruling party
The opposition party
The military
The judiciary
Which of the following is a characteristic of democracy?
Rule by one person
Respect for human rights
Military rule
Censorship of free press
The National Assembly can override the President’s veto with:
Two-thirds majority in both Houses
Simple majority in the Senate only
Supreme Court decision
Approval from the military
Who controls the Nigerian Police Force?
Parliament
President through the Inspector General of Police
State Governors
The military council
Nigeria’s electoral body is called:
INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission)
CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
NASS (National Assembly)
SSS (State Security Service)
What is the purpose of checks and balances in government?
To give all power to the Executive
To prevent abuse of power by one organ
To hijack power from the people
To empower the military
Which law binds all Nigerians and government agencies including the President?
Statutory Law
Customary Law
The Nigerian Constitution
Military Decree
The voter’s age in Nigeria is:
16 years
18 years
21 years
25 years
Who presides over the Nigerian House of Representatives?
Senate President
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
Vice-President
The President of Nigeria is elected through:
Direct popular vote and majority of states
Appointment by the National Assembly
Appointment by the military
Election by the Supreme Court
The term ‘political socialization’ means:
Socializing with politicians
Learning political behavior and beliefs
Organizing political parties
Campaigning for elections
The Bill of Rights in Nigeria is found in the:
Judiciary Act
Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles
Chapter IV of the Constitution
Criminal Code
What type of government is characterized by a dictator with absolute power?
Democracy
Monarchy
Autocracy
Federalism
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria came into effect under which government?
Civilian government
Military government
Colonial government
Traditional government
Nigerian local government councils are created by:
Constitution
National Assembly Law
State House of Assembly Law
Military Decree
Which of these best describes the term 'democracy'?
Rule by the military
Rule by the people through free and fair elections
Rule by a king or queen
Rule by the government alone
The Nigerian flag’s green color represents:
Peace
Agricultural wealth
Courage
Wealth
The term 'bicameral legislature' means:
One house of legislature
Legislature consisting of two houses
No legislative house
Legislative house with many members
The house that represents states equally in Nigeria is the:
House of Representatives
Senate
State House of Assembly
Local Government Council
Which of the following is an example of Customary Law in Nigeria?
Nigerian Constitution
Family and marriage practices observed by ethnic groups
Criminal Code
Electoral law
The power of judicial review means:
Courts can make laws
Courts can review laws and declare them unconstitutional
Courts can enforce laws
Courts write laws
An example of a parliamentary system can be found in:
United States
United Kingdom
Nigeria
China
Which group of people can vote in Nigerian elections?
Anyone aged 16 and above
Citizens aged 18 and above who have registered
Foreign residents
Only government officials
Majority ethnic group in Nigeria is:
Hausa-Fulani
Yoruba
Igbo
All of the above are significant ethnic groups
The exercise of authority and control in the management of a country’s affairs is called:
Leadership
Administration
Government
Politics
