Government Past Questions And Answers
1991
In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is typically ___________.
- A. elected directly by the people
- B. the leader of the majority party in the legislature
- C. appointed by the judiciary
- D. chosen by the head of state
1992
The New Partnership for Africa's Development was mainly promoted by
- A. Kenya,South Africa and Senegal
- B. Nigeria,Senegal and South Africa
- C. Ghana,Sierra Leone and Nigeria
- D. Tanzania,Burkina Faso and Egypt
1993
The prerogative power resides with the
- A. ombudsman
- B. executive
- C. national assembly
- D. civil organization
1994
The absence of an independent judiciary is a feature of
- A. limited monarchy
- B. capital?st system
- C. republican system
- D. oligarchy system
1995
Describe the role of the cabinet in government.
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Which of the following led to the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria by the British?
- A. Need for adequate financial resources
- B. Desire for rapid development
- C. Speedy transition to independence
- D. Manpower and personnel shortages
1997
The supreme power of a state to make and enforce laws within its jurisdiction is called
- A. enfranchisemnet
- B. sovereignty
- C. decolonization
- D. independence
1998
The Technical Aid Crops scheme in Nigeria aims at strengthening relations with
- A. countries in the Northern Hemisphere
- B. countries in the Southern Hemisphere
- C. African countries
- D. West African countries
1999
Which of the following is not a hindrance to political participation?
- A. Ignorance
- B. Lack of interest
- C. Fear
- D. Party system
2000
A disadvantage of the one - party system is that it
- A. makes accountability difficult
- B. negate freedom of association
- C. emphasizes political differences
- D. delays decision - making