Government Past Questions And Answers
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Which of the following is not a function of the police?
- A. Enacting laws
- B. Controlling traffic
- C. Protecting public places
- D. Arresting criminals
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Which of the following is a non-partisan organization with the aim of influencing government policies?
- A. Political party
- B. Pressure group
- C. Humanitarian
- D. Relief organization
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(a) What is foreign policy?
(b) Outline the basic factors that influence Nigeria's foreign policy
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A distinctive feature of the Richards Constitution was its provision for
- A. unofficial members in the Legislative Council
- B. a Legislative Council for the whole of Nigeria
- C. the establishment of local councils
- D. official members in the Legislative Council
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A chief could be deposed in the pre-colonial era if he
- A. violated the written constitution
- B. persistently neglected the advice of his elders
- C. refused to collect taxes for the British Governor
- D. married too many wives
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In a federal system,the essence of specifying the constitutional relationship between the center and the constituent units is to
- A. ensure the superiority of the center
- B. avoid functional conflicts
- C. diffuse political power
- D. guarantee political autonomy
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The presidential system of government ensures
- A. democratic rule more than other systems
- B. the sharing of executive power with the legislature
- C. the concentration of power in the chief executive
- D. the decentralization of executive power
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Press control is necessary for a state particularly in the area of
- A. the economy
- B. auditor general's report
- C. state security and secrets
- D. foreign trade
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Measuring public opinion becomes highly expensive when
- A. a referendum is held
- B. public opinion poll is conducted
- C. public debates are held
- D. mass media reports are evaluated
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Public opinion can be measured through
- A. negotiation
- B. strike action
- C. referendum
- D. rumour