Correct Answer: D. universal adult suffrage

Explanation

The concept of universal suffrage, also known as general suffrage or common suffrage, consists of the right to vote of all adult citizens, regardless of property ownership, income, race, or ethnicity, subject only to minor exceptions. the right for every qualified adult to vote in an election doesnt hinder representative government. istead, voting births representative

Correct Answer: B. mass apathy

Explanation

The function of the President in the 1979 Constitution of Nigeria are:

(i) The president has the power to represent the country at different international conferences, e.g U.N.O.

(ii) He also has the power to appoint members of his cabinet (ministers). However, the parliament has to approve the appointment.

(iii) The President is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, e.g. Army, Navy, Air force. etc.

(iv) The annual budget is prepared by him.

(v) The President has the power to sign bills passed by the National Assembly.

(vi) He addresses the joint meeting of the National Assembly, that is, the Senate and House of Representatives.

(vii) The President also initiates moves on revenue allocation.

(viii) He appoints Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Ministers, Judges, Service Chiefs (army, navy and Air Force) etc.

(ix) He is involved in the maintenance of law and order.

(x) He pardons those convicted of crime, e.g. treason and other charges, through the power of prerogative of mercy.

(xi) He has the power to declare state of emergency in the country especially when there is a war or crisis.

(xii) He receives representatives from different parts of the world to Nigeria.

Correct Answer: D. Sir James Robertson

Correct Answer: D. Administrative cadre

Correct Answer: B. A.V. Dicey

Explanation

(a) Authority is of two kinds: Institutional and functional: Institutional Authority is a group of people or individual who legitimately occupies Public Office with capacity to determine public goals and policies and direct the execution or otherwise of such goals and policies e.g. School Principal, Authority of Head of State, Native Authority, Judicial Authority while Functional authority is the power which accrues to a group of people or an individual as a result of the position he holds in an organization. It is the power which is lawful and conforms with accepted social norms. It is a legitimate right to direct or command both human and other resources.

(b) Main sources of Political Authority are:

(i) Tradition or custom e.g. Monarchy / Chieftaincy. This is common in traditional society.

(ii) Legality or law e.g. Constitution. This is the case in modern society.

(iii) Charisma or exceptional personal character of the leader and a good example is Hiltler.

(iv) Consent of the people. People may decide to invest a certain person with authority.

Correct Answer: B. accommodate

Correct Answer: B. imposition of income tax

Explanation

The Public Service Commission does not have the power to impose income tax. This function is typically performed by the revenue or tax collection agency of the government. The Public Service Commission is responsible for the discipline of personnel, welfare of personnel, and serves as an advisory body.

Correct Answer: B. French administrative policies did not allow for political agitation