Public opinion is the view expressed by a

• A. few members of the society
• B. majority of the members in a society
• C. majority of the members of a society
• D. group of individuals in a society

The following are merits of separation of powers except

• A. abuse of power
• B. freedom and liberty
• C. stable political system
• D. absence of dominance

Capitalism is an economic system in which

• A. the economy of the state is centrally planned and controlled
• B. privated persons are permitted to undertake enterprises
• C. accumulation of private property is forbidden
• D. the means of production are owned and controlled by the state

In a cabinet system of government, the minister are collectively responsible to the

• A. president
• B. parliament
• C. electorate
• D. judiciary

The transfer of certain powers and functions by means of constitutional or legislation process to the lowest levels of government is known as ___ ?

• A. Delegation
• B. Devolution
• C. Deconcentration
• D. Decentralization

In which system of government does the legislature pass a vote of no confidence in the government?

• A. Federal
• B. Cabinet
• C. De jure
• D. Monarchical

The main attributes of a state are

• A. Population, territory, government and sovereignty
• B. the press, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary
• C. federal, state and local governments
• D. government, the police and the armed forces

The French policy of assimilation was based on the idea that the African culture was

• A. expensive
• B. unwritten
• C. inferior
• D. elaborate

In the Second Republic, the total membership of each House of Assembly was determined by the

• A. electoral commission
• B. political parties
• C. constitution
• D. electorate

A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is

• A. membership drive
• B. the objective
• C. the voting pattern
• D. ideology.