For an Electoral Commission to conduct a free and fair election, it must be

• A. controlled by the government
• B. funded by only one of the political parties
• C. an impartial and independent body
• D. supervised by a government agency

In which of the following systems of government is the principle of collective responsibility best upheld?

• A. Presidential
• B. Cabinet
• C. Military
• D. Traditional

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

Indirect legislation can be achieved by

• A. judicial interpretation and precedent
• B. passing of bills and making of decrees
• C. passing a private member's bill
• D. the two legislative chambers considering a bill

A major factor that necessitated the adoption of federalism in Nigeria was the

• A. intention of creating states
• B. diversity of culture and language
• C. abundance of natural resources
• D. low level of literacy

which of these is not a source of revenue for political parties?

• A. dues
• B. grants
• C. tolls
• D. donations

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

• A. conservative party
• B. elitist party
• C. theocratic party
• D. republican party

Nigerian Judiciary is headed by

• A. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
• B. Solicitor-General of the Federation
• C. Chief Justice of the Federation
• D. President, Court of Appeal

The most important merit of a multi-system is that it

• A. guarantees the viability of many parties
• B. disallows smaller political parties from gaining political power
• C. reduces oppression within the various parties
• D. gives representation to the widest shades of opinion and interest

In the pre-colonial political system of the Yoroba, the traditional ruler had

• A. legislative and executive powers
• B. legislative and judicial powers
• C. executive power only
• D. legislative, executive and judicial powers