Government Past Questions And Answers
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The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the ills of
- A. colonialism
- B. imperialism
- C. independence
- D. slavery
532
A feature common to the 1963, 1979 and 1989 constitutions of Nigeria was that they provided for a
- A. republican system
- B. prime minister
- C. ceremonial head of state
- D. president has head of government
533
In a feudal system, the two major classes are the serfs and the
- A. masses
- B. vassals
- C. lords
- D. elite
534
Which of the following was once Nigeria's permanent representative at the United Nations?
- A. Professor Bolaji Akinyemi
- B. Major General Ike Nwachukwu
- C. Professor Jibril Aminu
- D. Major General Joseph Garba
535
An advantage of flexible constitution is that it allows for
- A. political awareness
- B. constitutional stability
- C. reduction of ambiguities
- D. ease of amendment
536
The process of law-making by the legislature begins with
- A. initiating a bill
- B. commencing a debate
- C. a public hearing
- D. the first hearing
537
The separation of judicial, legislative and executive functions is designed to
- A. promote freedom
- B. prevent tyranny
- C. promote peace
- D. prevent anarchy
538
Describe any four benefits member states of the Commonwealth derive from the Organization.
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The country that championed decolonization in Africa was
- A. Nigeria
- B. South Africa
- C. Ghana
- D. Kenya
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The conferment of citizenship on a distinguished personality of another country is called
- A. citizenship by birth
- B. honorary citizenship
- C. adoption
- D. citizenship by registration