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Answer all the questions

1. The constitutional power given to the judiciary to interpret legislative acts, executive and administrative actions and to declare its constitutionality or otherwise is

A. judicial power

B. separation of power

C. judicial review

D. administrative processes

2. The ultimate duty of a citizen is to demonstrative his/her

A. allegiance to the sovereign

B. loyalty to the state

C. respect for the national flag

D. contribution to government expenditure

3. Conventions and usages are rules based on

A. traditions and customs.

B. previous constitution

C. legal documents

D. decision of commoners

4. The body responsible for the execution of the policies of government is the

A. Pressure Group

B. Civil Service

C. Constitutional Conference

D. Electoral Commission

5. The electorate is defined as

A. intended candidates for voting

B. elected party members

C. elected civil society group.

D. citizens that are qualifier to vote

ANSWERS

6. The right to govern and administer the affair of the people of a country is

A. power

B. diplomacy

C. authority

D. influence.

7. One of the following is a characteristic of a unitary government

A. Heterogeneous society

B. Homogeneous society

C. Communal society

D. Electoral commission

8. The mass type of party is

A. broad – based

B. capitalist

C. feudalist

D. conservative

9. Who among the following provided the detailed work on sovereignty?

A. Jean Bodin B. Fredrick Engel

C. Bolaji Akinyemi

D. Thomas Hobbes

10. The family and peer group are important agents of

A. political culture

B. political socialization

C. charismatic authority

D. traditional authority

ANSWERS

11. The confederal system of government are unpopular because

A. the government operates oligarchy system

B. it does not follow due process

C. representation in the judiciary

D. all the component unit are sovereign

12. Local Government is relevant because it provide political

A. discussion among electorate

B. discipline among party members

C. representative in the judiciary

D. participation at the grassroots

13. Pressure group provide

A. manifesto for political parties

B. sponsorship of candidate for political office

C. aims and objectives for a wider appeal to the electorate

D. means by which governments ascertain public reactions to their policies

14. The authority of the state is collectively exercised by the

A. executive, legislative and judiciary

B. president governor and chairman

C. police, army and navy

D. government, people and the civil service

15. In a presidential system of government, legislative approval is not necessary for the

A. appointment of Supreme Court judges

B. ratification of treaties

C. granting of pardons

D. appointment of civil servants

ANSWERS

16. The following are the reasons widely espoused for military intervention and rule in West Africa except

A. tribalism and nepotism

B. Inordinate ambition of soldiers

C. maladministration

D. religion

17. Which of the following electoral systems is deal for a heterogeneous society?

A. simple majority

B. Preferential ballot

C. Non – transferable vote

D. Proportional representation

18. A constitution performs the role of

A. law making

B. law enforcement

C. communicating the ideals of leaders

D. stating the functions and limitations of leaders

19 Impeachment process is a unique feature of the

A. parliamentary system

B. presidential system

C. federal system

D. unitary system

20. Which of the following is a function of the party whip?

A. Flogging erring party members

B. Ensuring that the members tow the party position

C. Ensuring the safety of the speaker

D. Assessing the performance of the law makers

ANSWERS

21. Labor group mostly come under the umbrella of the

A. industrial workers union

B. trades union congress

C. anomic group

D. civil defense

22. The major problem facing electoral management bodies in West Africa is

A. lack of qualified personnel

B. poor communication network

C. foreign interference

D. electoral malpractice

23. The features of a state include all the following except

A. government

B. territory

C. society

D. population

24. To facilitate movement of people from one member state to another, the Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS) has

A. created several border posts within member states

B. waived visa requirements for citizens of member countries

C. create one currency for all member countries

D. maintained regional peace and security through deployment of forces.

25. Public corporation are referred to as statutory bodies because they are established by

A. a legislative instrument

B. Acts of parliament

C. an executive instrument

D. Bye – law

ANSWERS

26. Which state institution serves as a link between the government and the people?

A. office of the president

B. The Civil service

C. The judiciary

D. The church

27. The media play a vital role in the political environment in that, it

A. articulate the views of individuals

B. incites people to be lawless

C. project individual above the state

D. articulate the views of the ruling party

28. Military might is a major determinant of a country’s

A. independence

B. democracy

C. foreign policy

D. wealth

29. The major role of minority parties in parliament is to

A. criticize every government policy

B. ensure democratic governance

C. monitors the activities of the president

D. supervise the passage of bills

30. The political parties established in West Africa in the 1950’s were aimed at

A. securing independence for their people

B. participating in the colonial administration

C. introducing guerilla warfare against Europeans

D. representing their people in the British parliament

ANSWERS

31. The commonwealth Secretariat is located in

A. Los Angeles

B. Kuala – Lumpour

C. London

D. Glasgow

32. Which colonial administration in West Africa sought to integrate her colonies with their, home country?

A. British

B. Dutch

C. French

D. Danes

33. The following are benefits member countries derives from the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) except

A. economic cooperation

B larger market

C. military assistance

D. free ports

34. Which of the following is not an obligation of a citizen?

A. payment of taxes

B. Voting in an election

C. Protecting public property

D. Attending religious gathering

35. The implementation of indirect rule was supervised by the

A. Chiefs and Council of Elders

B. British Officials

C. Spiritual leaders of the land

D. educated elite

ANSWERS

36. The electronic and print media make their views heard on national issues through

A. public notice

B. advertisement

C. documentary

D. editorial commentary

37. Any type of restricted franchise is a violation of the principle of

A. constitutionalism

B. sovereignty

C. political equality

D. popular election

38. Public corporation can operate in a more efficient manner if they are

A. free from political interference

B. controlled by the service commission

C. under the head of the civil service

D. controlled by the military

39. The agency responsible for fulfilling the purpose of the state is

A. government

B. pressure group

C. external sovereignty

D. internal sovereignty

40. The power of the electorate signifies

A. political sovereignty

B. legal sovereignty

C. external sovereignty

D. internal sovereignty

ANSWERS

41. The removal of government direct control and monopoly in manufacturing and service sector is called

A. privatization

B. specialization

C. commercialization

D. decentralization

42. ECOWAS monitoring Group (ECOMOG) was established to

A. recruits able body man to defend West Africa

B. restores peace to war – torn West African countries

C. change bad government in West Africa

D. arrest and persecute war leaders

43. The major concern of the United Nation organization (UNO) is world

A. trade B

B. peace

C. health

D. cooperation

44. Nationalist agitation in British West Africa after the World war II led to the

A. disregard for traditional rulers who supported the British

B. formation of political parties

C. killing of British administration officials

D. cooperation of the Ex- servicemen with the governor

45 An Africa – American who contributed greatly to the growth of nationalism in West Africa was

A. Martin Luther King

B. Jess Jackson

C. Nelson Mandela

D. William Du Bios

ANSWERS

46. Which of the following in not a component of political culture ?

A. Norms

B. Age

C. Beliefs

D. Attitude

47. The following were checks on the powers of Chiefs during the pre – colonial era except the

A. British Officials

B. Kingmakers

C. Council of Elders

D. Age grade

48. A common feature of pre – independence constitutions of British West Africa Colonies was the

A. existence of separation of power

B. governors’ membership of both the Legislative and Executive Councils

C. adoption of federalism

D. establishment of council of elders

49. Which of the features of Indirect Rule contributed immensely to Nationalism in British West Africa?

A. Establishment of native treasuries

B. The appointment of resident district commissioners

C. Establishment of the native court

D. Exclusion of educated elite

50. The first inter – territorial association organized by some educated African elite in the Gold Coast was the

A. Aborigines’ Rights Protection (ARPS)

B. National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)

C. Movement of Educated Elites in West Africa (MEEWA)

D. West African Frontiers Force (WAFF)

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