Explanation

(a) Local Government is a sub government unit created by the central/state government through an act of parliament to administer a local area.

(b) (I) It is created to bring government closer to the people

(ii) it is created to provide certain basic services at the local level

(iii) To encourage local participation in governance

(iv) To give the local people a sense of belonging

(v) To decentralize power from the centre

Explanation

The following are the mechanisms that can be used to prevent military intervention in government.

(i). The existence and promotion of democratically elected government

(ii). Promotion of good governance.

(iii). Eradication of corruption and abuse of office.

(iv). Avoidance of electoral malpractice by encouraging free and fair elections.

(v). Encouraging national unity by suppressing tribalism and nepotism.

(vi). Enhanced conditions of services for the military.

(vii). Proper civic education for the armed forces on their role/Enlightenment for military on their roles.

(viii). Promotion of accountability and transparency in governance.

(ix). Appeal to civilian administration to conform to the constitutional tenure of office.

(x). Equitable distribution of both human and natural resources.

(xi). Entrenchment of provision in the constitution to forestall or discourage military intervention in politics.

(xii). Non recognition of military governments by the international community or organisations, e.g. ECOWAS, Commonwealth etc.

(xiii). Responsive and responsible/good leadership

(xiv). Imposition of sanctions by the international community

(xv). Avoidance of political unrest / rivalry among politicians.

(xvi). Maintenance of cordial relationship among politicians.

(xvii). Civil disobedience/resistance by the populace and interest groups.

Correct Answer: A. political party

Explanation

A political party is an organized group of people who have the same ideology, or who otherwise have the same political positions, and who field candidates for elections, in an attempt to get them elected and thereby implement the party's agenda.

Correct Answer: B. should not take party in politics

Correct Answer: D. maintain law and order

Correct Answer: A. Age grades

Correct Answer: C. Igbo

Correct Answer: D. Common language

Explanation

The state has four essential attributes, Population, Territory, Government and Sovereignty. Population and territory constitute the physical basis of the State while government and sovereignty constitute its legal basis or political basis.

Correct Answer: D. Baron de Montesquieu

Correct Answer: B. socialism