Government Past Questions And Answers
2111
The judiciary can only be independent when
- A. law and order are mantained
- B. people obey laws
- C. the executive arm performs its duties
- D. there is security of tenure of office for judges
2112
One of the criticism against delegated legislation is that it
- A. gives too much power to all organs of government
- B. enchance separation of powers
- C. encroaches on parliamentary power
- D. is not practised in advanced countries
2113
In a federal system of government, education and health are examples of
- A. separation of powers
- B. reserved powers
- C. concurrent powers
- D. exclusive powers
2114
An electoral system in which the electorate elects a small group of people who in turn elects political office holders is known as
- A. general election
- B. second ballot system
- C. Electoral college
- D. local election
2115
By statue, the main responsibility of the armed forces of Nigeria is to
- A. from a military government
- B. maintain law and order
- C. defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country
- D. take part in peace -keeping operations in troubled neighbouring countries
2116
A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their selfish interest is classified as _________
- A. an oligarchy
- B. a dictatorship
- C. an aristocracy
- D. a monarchy
2117
Which of the following factors does not influence a country's foreign policy?
- A. Human resources
- B. Geographical location
- C. System of education and number of universities
- D. International laws and conventions
2118
Monarchy means government
- A. headed by a king
- B. by the people
- C. of the majority
- D. run by the elite
2119
Outline four objectives of the foreign policy of any one West African country.
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Which of the following controls government expenditure ?
- A. The Courts
- B. The Police
- C. The Treasury
- D. The Public

