Government Past Questions And Answers
861
The Bureau for Public Enterprises is charged with the responsibility for
- A. privatization and commercialization
- B. generating revenue
- C. eradicating poverty
- D. providing employment opportunities
862
The indirect Rule system succeeded in Hausa/Fulani society because the
- A. society had only one religion
- B. people received quranic education
- C. people were peaceful
- D. existing administration farvoured the system
863
The Rule of law is limited by
- A. free press
- B. diplomatic immunity
- C. constitutionalism
- D. separation of powers
864
A constitution that requires a complex procedure for the amendment of its provision is described as
- A. unwritten
- B. flexible
- C. classified
- D. rigid
865
The political rights of a cit?zen include the
- A. freedom of speech
- B. right to employment
- C. right to vote
- D. right to l?fe
866
Military intervention in Nigeria arose from
- A. perceived incapability of civilians to govern
- B. international pressure for change
- C. the desire for a military government
- D. civilian's desire to relinquish power
867
Which of the following is not a characteristic of confederation?
- A. The right to secede is allowed
- B. Sovereignty resides in the centre
- C. The centre and units agree before taking decisions
- D. Autonomus units are more powerful than the centre
868
Political authority is the
- A. legitimate right to exercise political power
- B. ability to control political behaviour
- C. right to participate in political campaigns
- D. right to form political parties
869
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has its headquarters in
- A. Abuja
- B. Abidjan
- C. Lome
- D. Dakar
870
In 1999,the Alliance for Democracy won the governorship election in
- A. four states
- B. five states
- C. six states
- D. seven states