Government Past Questions And Answers
781
The two components of sovereignty are
- A. influence and political authority
- B. political culture and political socialization
- C. legal and political independence
- D. political and economic developments
782
Which of the following is a unitary state?
- A. Nigeria
- B. India
- C. United States of America
- D. Ghana
783
Which of following best describes the status of Governor-General in British West African countries at independence? They
- A. were representing the Queen of England
- B. were above the law
- C. maintained friendly relations with France
- D. were the heads of government
784
In a presidential system of government, minister are
- A. individually views cannot be expressed
- B. decisions taken are defended in spite of individual opinions
- C. government cannot be personalized
- D. those who hold different views must acquiesce
785
The head of government in a parliamentary system is the
- A. President
- B. Governor
- C. Prime Minster
- D. Chancellor
786
The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the
- A. presidential system
- B. monarchical system
- C. parliamentary system
- D. feudal system
787
When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the _____
- A. Queen of England
- B. President
- C. Prime Minister
- D. Governor-General
788
Which of the following is used in gauging public opinion?
- A. constitution
- B. educational institution
- C. mass media
- D. electoral college
789
Which of the following is not a main source of a constitution?
- A. Judicial precedents
- B. Legislative decisions
- C. Previous constitutions
- D. Public deliberations
790
Which of the following documents granted Nigeria its independence?
- A. The Lancaster House Agreement
- B. The Atlantic Charter
- C. The Nigerian Independence Act
- D. The United Nations Declaration on Decolonization