Government Past Questions And Answers
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Government as an institution of the state means the
- A. method of organizing parties and pressure group
- B. process of decision-making in a society
- C. methods of resolution of conflicts among the people
- D. structures and systems for decision-making in society
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The electoral system in which the winner should have more than all the votes of all the other contestants put together is called
- A. simple majority system
- B. referendum
- C. second ballot system
- D. absolute majority system
63
Identify any four features of the policy of indirect rule in West Africa.
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The media helps to enrich discourse on national issues through its
- A. marketing
- B. editorial comments
- C. sales and advertisement
- D. correspondents
65
The term, rule of law means
- A. nobody is above the law
- B. everybody is equal before the law
- C. we are being governed by lawyers
- D. A and B above
66
The traditional political rule in pre-colonial British West Africa was characterized by
- A. anarchy
- B. separation of powers
- C. tyrannical rule
- D. rule by consent
67
Which of the following is the basic unit of a local government in Nigeria?
- A. State assembly
- B. Ward
- C. Local Council Development Area(LCDA)
- D. Ministry of Local government
68
Conservatism is an ideology that emphasizes
- A. individual freedom and limited government intervention
- B. radical social change and progress
- C. equal distribution of wealth
- D. traditional values and institutions
69
In which of the following political systems is rule of law most enhanced?
- A. Cabinet system
- B. Feudal system
- C. Fascist system
- D. Communist system
70
Give reasons for the adoption of bicameral legislature by some countries
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