Government Past Questions And Answers
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Which of the following has the Organization of African Unity (OAU) failed to achieve?
- A. Setting up an African High Command
- B. Setting border disputes in Africa
- C. Giving assistance to liberation movemnets in African
- D. Contributing to the economic and social development of member states
382
One of the features of an absolute monarch is that the ruler
- A. is elected by the electorate
- B. has a definite tenure of office
- C. is elected by the representatives of the people
- D. wields the supreme power in a state
383
The party system operated by a country is determined by the
- A. leaders of political parties
- B. elite of the country
- C. nature of competition and interaction within and between political parties
- D. Electorial Commission
384
The area from which one or more members or representatives are elected in public offices is called the electoral ........
- A. College
- B. Constituency
- C. Ward
- D. District
385
A constitution is important because it
- A. teaches moral values of the society
- B. prescribes rules for those who govern
- C. serves as a source of conflict in society
- D. describes the laws and admonishes obedience
386
Citizenship of a state is based on the following requirements except
- A. birth
- B. marriage
- C. education
- D. naturalization
387
In a cabinet system, the legislature comprises of the
- A. prime minister and members of the parliament
- B. prime minister and members of the jury
- C. prime minister and ministers
- D. president and ministers
388
The principle of checks and balances is aimed at
- A. allowing for a fusion of powers among the organs of government
- B. preventing any organ of government from performing its duties
- C. allowing for total independence of the three organs of government
- D. preventing any organ of government from becoming too powerful
389
Which of the following countries pioneered the establishment of ECOWAS alongside Nigeria?
- A. Ghana
- B. Togo
- C. Algeria
- D. Cameroun
390
In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as
- A. Oyo Mesi
- B. Bales
- C. Obas
- D. Ogboni