The standing committee of a legislature is one

• A. whose member stand while delibrating
• B. that has statutory responsibities
• C. that perform adhoc functions
• D. that has legislators as members.

The most important function of government is to ensure the

• A. building of offices and houses
• B. judiciary is well resourced
• C. second arm of government is respected
• D. security of the citizens

Which of the following was a requirement for suffrage under the first elections in Nigeria in 1923?

• A. A minimum income of ?100 per annum
• B. 12-month residence in Europe
• C. 24-month residence in the capital city
• D. Being a male adult and legally married

In a republican parliamentary system of government, the ceremonial Head of State is the

• A. Chief Justice
• B. Prime Minister
• C. President
• D. Queen

Which of the following best describe the system of government in Nigeria between 1922 and 1953?

• A. Confederal
• B. Federal
• C. Republican
• D. Unitary

pressure groups seek to influence the polices of government.

• A. to the advantage of their members
• B. so that all citizens can benefit
• C. to suit the manifestos of political parties
• D. to conform with electoral act

Which of the following describes the term Collective Responsibility?

• A. Ministers are responsible to parliament
• B. The Prime Minister is responsible to parliament
• C. The prime Minister is accountable to the Cabinet
• D. Cabinet Ministers jointly share praises and blames

The theory of separation of powers was first time clearly formulated by __________

• A. Jean Bodin
• B. Jean Austin
• C. Baron de Montesquieu
• D. Lord Bryce

Which of the following is not a prerequisite for the adoption of the federal system of the government?

• A. size
• B. population
• C. diversity
• D. homogeneity

The civil service belongs to the organ of government called the

• A. legislature
• B. executive
• C. judiciary
• D. parastatals