Government Past Questions And Answers
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Centralization of power is a feature of a
- A. federal system
- B. unitary system
- C. confederal system
- D. presidential system
572
The Hausa/Fulani Empire as a result of its heterogeneous population adopted_________
- A. A unitary system where full concentration of power prevailed
- B. A federal structure where powers were decentralized although autocratic
- C. A quasi federal structure with devolution
- D. A partial federal set up with deconcentration
573
Franchise is the right to
- A. express political views
- B. control the government
- C. vote and be voted for
- D. ensure good governance
574
The highest grade in the civil service is known as the
- A. administrative cadre
- B. executive cadre
- C. clerical cadre
- D. technical cadre
575
Financial allocation to local governments by the federal or the state government to supplement the cost of a project is called_____
- A. Revenue allocation
- B. Reimbursement
- C. Statutory allocation
- D. Matching grant
576
The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because
- A. the ruling party may lose the election
- B. the winner may not poll an absolute majority
- C. it works against all opposition parties
- D. it is easy to rig
577
The power of a head of state to dissolve the legislature and order a general election is usually associated with the
- A. presidential system of government
- B. monarchical system of government
- C. parliamentary system of government
- D. unitary system of government
578
To ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be
- A. fused
- B. incorporated
- C. separated
- D. rotated
579
The permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations are
- A. Germany,France,Poland,Hungary and China
- B. Britain,Japan,Australia,Germany and the United States
- C. the United States,Russia,France,Britain and Japan
- D. the United States,Russia,France,Britain and China
580
Which of the following was a nationalist organization?
- A. People's Redemption Organization
- B. National Congress of British West Africa
- C. West Africa People's League
- D. National Council of African People