Government Past Questions And Answers
711
A system in which powerful and rich nobles own the lands which are hired out to the poor people to farm is called
- A. feudalism
- B. capitalism
- C. socialism
- D. Communism
712
Which of the following is not a function of the executive arm of government?
- A. Interpretation of law
- B. Preparation of budget
- C. Appointment of top government functionaries
- D. Enforcement of law
713
A notable feature of cabinet system of government is
- A. collective responsibility
- B. the separation of powers
- C. violation of human rights
- D. impeachment of the executive
714
The official routine observed in carrying out functions in the civil service is commonly known as
- A. official order
- B. bureaucracy
- C. standard order
- D. command
715
Which system of government allows for and guarantees maximum competition?
- A. Feudalism
- B. Capitalism
- C. Communism
- D. Social Democracy
716
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
- A. Olusegun Obasanjo
- B. Yakubu Gowon
- C. Muritala Muhammad
- D. Ibrahim Babangida
717
A characteristic of most pre - colonial governments in Nigeria is that they
- A. had no defined functions
- B. performed only executive functions
- C. had no clear separation of powers
- D. observed independence of the judiciary
718
Which of the following is not a delegated legislation?
- A. Statutory instruments
- B. Bye laws
- C. Orders-in-Council
- D. Public opinion
719
The act of influencing voters throng material gifts is known as
- A. favouritism
- B. rigging
- C. propaganda
- D. electoral malpractice
720
The principle of checks and balances reinforces separation of powers in order to
- A. protect the powers of the executive
- B. make the legislature more powerful
- C. prevent an unconstitutional change of government
- D. prevent the emergence of dictatorship