Government Past Questions And Answers
2161
The principle of federal character was adopted in order to promote equitable allocation of
- A. positions and appointments among people of various regions
- B. appointments between the North and the South
- C. opportunities between the males and females
- D. revenue between groups in the country
2162
Power is different from authority because power lacks
- A. ability
- B. sovereignty
- C. probity
- D. legitimacy
2163
One of the disadvantages of an unwritten constitution is that it
- A. is handy but not readily available for all citizens
- B. is usually hidden and not common
- C. is outdated, obnoxious and difficult to understand
- D. can lead to abuse and victimization
2164
Tubman Goldie was famous for the
- A. suppression of local rulers
- B. merger British companies into the United Africa Company
- C. Akassa Raid
- D. treaty of friendship and the race to Nikk
2165
The major advantage of secret balloting is that it
- A. allows people to vote freely
- B. ensures the anonymity of the voter
- C. extends the franchise to all adults
- D. is faster than the other systems
2166
A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is
- A. a republic
- B. a plutocracy
- C. a monarchy
- D. an empire
2167
The French policy of Assimilation attempted to
- A. use chiefs as intermediaries between the government and the citizens
- B. Africanize the civil service
- C. make the Africans think and behave like French citizens
- D. allow Africans develop on their own
2168
A benefit which a country seeks to achieve in her relations with other nations is called
- A. national interest
- B. commercial interest
- C. international diplomacy
- D. foreign policy objective
2169
Why is election necessary in a democratic state?
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Which of these institutions make bye-laws?
- A. Council of State
- B. National Assembly
- C. Local Government Council
- D. State House of Assembly

