Which of the following systems of government operates on the checks and balances?

• A. Theocracy
• B. Presidential
• C. Parliamentary
• D. Monarchical

Which of the following is not a means by which government maintains law and order?

• A. Law Making
• B. Maintenance of police and other security personnel
• C. Provision of socio-economic services
• D. Establishment of provisional associations

A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it

• A. emphasizes political differences
• B. makes accountability difficult
• C. negates freedom of association
• D. delays decision-making.

An attribute that makes a state to be recognized as independent is

• A. government
• B. population
• C. sovereignty
• D. territory

Military intervention into the politics of a state involves ______

• A. an overthrow of a legitimate government by pressure groups
• B. the seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forces
• C. violent overthrow of a democratic government by the police
• D. the legitimate seizure of power by the police and civilians

Which of the following is a compulsory membership?

• A. community
• B. state
• C. society
• D. club

Nigeria's concern for decolonization in Africa was responsible for her abandonment of pro-west policy during the

• A. Shagari administration
• B. Shonekan administration
• C. Murtala regime
• D. Aguiyi-Ironsi regime

Which of the following is an advantages of local governments in West Africa?Acting as

• A. agents for money-based politics
• B. electoral commissions
• C. training grounds for political leaders
• D. agents of pressure groups

Enfranchisement describes the process of

• A. allowing eligible persons the right to vote
• B. allowing special categories of persons to contest elections
• C. allowing all women the right to vote
• D. the actual act of voting

The post-Second World War nationalism in West Africa was characterized by

• A. disorganization
• B. lukewarm demands
• C. disorientation
• D. increased agitation