NECO SSCE - Government - 2002 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

Which region ignited the census crisis of 1963 by not accepting the government’s figures?

eastern

mid-western

Lagos territory

northern

western Correct answer

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Question 2 Report

The process through which members of a constituency can call back their representative in whom they have lost confidence is called

initiative

lobby

Plebiscite

recall Correct answer

Referendum

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Question 3 Report

Another name for pressure groups is .......... groups.

bureaucratic

interest Correct answer

labour

occupational

professional

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Local Government

Pressure Groups, Public Opinion And Mass Media

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Question 4 Report

Centralization of power is another form of

confederal government

federal state

parliamentary system

presidential system

unitary system Correct answer

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Question 5 Report

What is NOT a function of a political party in Nigeria?

discuss and debate on political issues

organize elections Correct answer

organize the electorate

present manifesto

select office holders

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Question 6 Report

During the Imperial Conference of 1926, autonomous countries within the British Empire were granted ........ status.

Commonwealth

colonial

dominion

independent

trusteeship Correct answer

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Question 7 Report

General Abdulsalam Abubakar’s regime ended on

28-May-99

29-May-99 Correct answer

30-May-99

June , 1998

8-Jun-1998

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Question 8 Report

The 1960 Nigeria’s independence constitution established a central Parliament made up of the

Federal Ministers and the Senate

Governor-General, Prime Minister and the Senate

Queen, the Senate and the House of Representatives Correct answer

the Governor-General and the House of Representatives

Senate and the House of Representatives

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Question 9 Report

Which condition does NOT necessitate the adoption of federalism?

absence of domination

Desire to come together

geographical nearness

limited resources Correct answer

security

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Question 10 Report

The leadership of the NCNC in 1946 embarked on a nation-wide tour in order to

conduct a free and fair election

Elect new leaders for the party

gain more popularity among the people

raise funds to send a delegation to London Correct answer

solicit for votes

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Question 11 Report

The system of government in which all aspects of life are controlled by the government is

capitalism

democracy

oligarchy

socialism

totalitarianism Correct answer

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Question 12 Report

Under the 1979 constitution in Nigeria, how many members are there in the House of Representatives?

360

390

420

449 Correct answer

490

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Question 13 Report

The system of government in which the sole executive is NOT obliged to accept the advice of his cabinet is known as

cabinet

military

parliamentary

presidential Correct answer

unitary,

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Question 14 Report

Which is NOT a sub-field of government?

international relations

local government

political theory

population education Correct answer

public administrations

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Arms Of Government

The Civil Service

Structures Of Governance

Political Ideologies

Public Opinion

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Question 15 Report

Nigeria became a federation of four regions during the regime of

Anthony Enaharo

James Robertson

Nnamdi Azikwe

Obafemi Awolowo

Tafawa Balewa Correct answer

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Question 16 Report

Katsina and Akwa lbom states were created in 1987 by General

Ibrahim Babangida Correct answer

Muhammed Buhari

Olusegun Obasanjo

Sani Abacha

Tunde Idiagbon

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Question 17 Report

Which republic is Nigeria currently operating as a democratic nation?

First

Second

Third

Fourth Correct answer

Fifth

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Question 18 Report

The principle of popular sovereignty is the bedrock of

Capitalism

Communism

Monarchy

Republicanism Correct answer

Socialism

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Question 19 Report

Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely’. This phrase is credited to

A.V. Dicey

B. Mostesquiey

Jean boding

John Locke

Lord Acton Correct answer

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Question 20 Report

Nigerian foreign policy during General Sani Abacha’s regime could be described as

cautious and inactive Correct answer

dynamic and active

Heavily dependent on the western Countrie

truly non-aligned

retaliative and aggressive

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Question 21 Report

Which country was a member of the Casablanca group?

Ethopia

Ghana Correct answer

Nigeria

Togo

Tunisia

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Question 22 Report

The traditional Fulani Political system could be described as

communal

egalitarian

hierarchical

pyramidal

totalitarian Correct answer

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Question 23 Report

The means and conditions for the establishment of a representative government do NOT include

establishment fundamental freedom

independence of the judiciary

observance of arbitrary laws Correct answer

recognition of the opposition

rule of law

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Question 24 Report

One of the causes of political apathy is

high self-esteem

high socio-economic status

literacy

politiculture Correct answer

political equality

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Question 25 Report

An election in which citizens vote for or against a specific political issue is called a/an

bye-election

direct election

indirect election

recall Correct answer

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Question 26 Report

Which is NOT a hindrance to fundamental human rights?

existence of one party system

individual is restricted by law of libel

restrictions during the time of emergency

right to freedom of movement Correct answer

slow dispensation of justice

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Question 27 Report

The only national political party between 1944-1951 in Nigeria was the

Action Group

Natural Convention of Nigeria and the Cameroon Correct answer

Nigeria National Democratic Party

Nigeria Youth Movement

Northern Progressive Union

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Question 28 Report

Which class of the civil service has the closest contact with the political class?

Administrative Correct answer

clerical

executive

managerial

professional

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Question 29 Report

The complexity and technical nature of some legislative matters have created the need for

checks and balances

delegated legislation Correct answer

regulatory committee

separation of powers

specialization in law application

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Question 30 Report

The dichotomy which began in 1953 between the North and South in Nigeria was caused by the disagreement over the

census result

effects of colonial policies

effects of lcano riots

issue of state creation

motion for his independence Correct answer

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Colonial Administration

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Question 31 Report

Who was the first national president of the National Council of Nigeria and Cameroon?

Ahmadu Bello

Edward Nilmot Blyden

Herbert Macauley Correct answer

Nnamdi Azikwe

Obafemi Awolowo

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Question 32 Report

What is NOT true of the secretary-general of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?

appointed by the Assembly of Heads of State

conducts all correspondences

discharges duties without fear or favour

prepares agenda for the Assembly of Heads of State

stays in office for a period of three years which is subject to renewal Correct answer

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Question 33 Report

Which system of government is the rule of law a feature?

autocratic

democratic Correct answer

military

monarchical

totalitarian

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Question 34 Report

An example of a country that operates a multi-party system is

Britain

France Correct answer

Kenya

Tanzania

United States of America

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Question 35 Report

One significant change introduced by the 1954 Lyttleton constitution was the

adoption of Sharia laws in Northern Nigeria

creation of regional governments

creation of a central legislative council

establishment of a Federal System of government Correct answer

establishment of the House of Chiefs for both Western and Northern Regions

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Question 36 Report

Which political party of the second republic had the highest number of representatives in the national assembly?

Great Nigeria People‘s Party

National Party of Nigeria Correct answer

Nigerian People‘s Party

People’s Redemption Party

Unity Party of Nigeria

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Question 37 Report

ln which region did the indirect rule system suffer the greatest opposition in Nigeria?

central

eastern Correct answer

middle bet

northern

western

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Question 38 Report

An effort to manipulate public opinion favorable to a single interest is called

Conflicting opinion

consensus opinion

opinion poll

propaganda Correct answer

the initiative

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Question 39 Report

Local government is usually described as a grass root government because

`

all the local people participate in its affair

it is the second-tier of government

it has its headquarters in the villages

its leaders come from the village

it is the closest government to the people ` Correct answer

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Question 40 Report

A group of people who are united by common ties, political aspirations and historical development can be called a

community

district

government

Nation Correct answer

state

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Question 41 Report

Which country is NOT a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?

Benin Republic

Cameroon Correct answer

Mali

Senegal

Togo

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Question 42 Report

The first military intervention in Nigerian politics was on

1-Oct-60

15-Jan-66 Correct answer

26-Jul-66

12-Feb-70

13-Feb-73

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Post – Independence Constitutions

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Question 43 Report

Who was chairman of the Transitional Council when it was inaugurated in January 1993?

Bashir Othma Tofa

Chief Ernest Adegunle Shonekan Correct answer

General Sanni Abacha

Major General Ibrahim Babangida

Moshood Kashimawo Olawale

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Question 44 Report

The power to legislate is usually exercised by the

executive

judiciary

parliament Correct answer

police

press

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Question 45 Report

The success story of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was largely due to the

appointment of Dogaris and Welfare officers

classification of the society into groups

expertise of the British Oflicers

existence of centralised authority Correct answer

submissive nature of the Alkalis

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Question 46 Report

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an example of a/n

economic grouping Correct answer

international political organization

pure Arab grouping

United Nations agency

world body

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Question 47 Report

The process of learning the political attitudes, values and beliefs that are relevant to the political system is known as

culture

participation

political obligation

Political party

political socialization Correct answer

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Question 48 Report

Which reason could NOT be responsible for the creation of local governments in Nigeria.

agitation for more funds for the Traditional Councils Correct answer

bringing government nearer to the people

presentation of the local culture

speedy development

wider participation in government

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Question 49 Report

In the Yoruba society the Oyomesi

controlled the secret cults

exercised powers of general administration

shared authority with the Alafin

was both the executive and the legislative head Correct answer

was considered as semi-division

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