NECO SSCE - Government - 2009 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

To function effectively, an electoral commission must be

free from partisan control Correct answer

an instrument of the executive

faithful to the policies of the party in power

willing to promote minority party interests

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body (WAEC)

Local Government

The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body

View Answer

Question 2 Report

The Council of State has responsibility to advise the president on

the appointment of ministers

the prerogative of mercy

national emergencies Correct answer

electoral process

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Organs Of Government

View Answer

Question 3 Report

The precursor of the Commonwealth of Nations was

Dominion Conference Correct answer

Imperial Conference

British Crown congress

British Empire Conference

Answer Details

Read lesson note on International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

View Answer

Question 4 Report

Nigeria endorsed the ECOWAS policy of free movement of people within the region in within the region in

1986

1987

1988

1979 Correct answer

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

View Answer

Question 5 Report

The bulk of local government revenue in Nigeria is derived from

the Federation account Correct answer

state allocations

market and motor park rates

loan facilities

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

View Answer

Question 6 Report

Public opinion simply signifies the views of

the people Correct answer

the vocal few

the elite

political leaders

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Public Opinion (JAMB)

Public Opinion

View Answer

Question 7 Report

Nigeria failed to harmonize her policy with OPEC during the 1973 Middle East crisis because she

engaged in counter trade

sold oil to the United States of America Correct answer

reduced her oil price

embargoed the sale of oil to other nations

Answer Details

Read lesson note on State Structure And Characteristics Of Government (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Foreign Policies Of The Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Foreign Policies Of The Candidates’ Respective Countries

Foreign Policy

View Answer

Question 8 Report

Constitutional monarchy is practised in

Morocco and Britain Correct answer

Australia and Tunisia

Saudi Arabia and Libya

Austria and Algeria

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Political Parties And Party Systems (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Forms Of Government

View Answer

Question 9 Report

One of functions of the legislature is to

execute laws

assent to bills

ratify treaties Correct answer

interpret laws

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Processes Of Legislation

View Answer

Question 10 Report

Prior to 1976, local governments were

part of the state government machinery Correct answer

autonomous bodies concerned with local affairs

grassroots agents of the federal government

administrative instruments of the Native Authority

Answer Details

View Answer

Question 11 Report

Indirect rule succeeded in Northern Nigeria because the traditional political system was

diffused and centrifugal

centralized and authoritarian Correct answer

decentralized and hierarchical

acephalous and polycentric

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

View Answer

Question 12 Report

Nigeria - Canada relations were strained in 1996 because Canada

supported Nigeria’s suspension from the Commonwealth

refused to cancel Nigeria’s foreign debts

strongly supported rebels in Sierra Leone Correct answer

stopped buying Nigerian oil

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

View Answer

Question 13 Report

The purpose of creating more states in Nigeria is to

make her truly federal

bring peace and justice to all

bring the government nearer to the people Correct answer

signify the equality of all Nigerian people

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Read lesson note on The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism (JAMB)

Post – Independence Constitutions

The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism

View Answer

Question 14 Report

The first Pan-African Congress in Africa took place in

Liberia

Ethiopia

Nigeria

Ghana Correct answer

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Public Opinion (JAMB)

Public Opinion

View Answer

Question 15 Report

The legal right to make and enforce laws is referred to as

power

legitimacy

authority Correct answer

coercion

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

View Answer

Question 16 Report

An important achievement of ECOWAS is the

elimination of the trade barriers within the community Correct answer

construction of highways linking member countries

adoption of a common currency within the community

equal mobility of labour within the community

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Foreign Policies Of The Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policies Of The Candidates’ Respective Countries

Foreign Policy

View Answer

Question 17 Report

Nigeria participated in UN peace-keeping operations in

Cambodia, Lebanon and Namibia Correct answer

Lebanon, Congo and Kuwait

Congo, Cambodia and Zimbabwe

Namibia, Cambodia and Kuwait

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

View Answer

Question 18 Report

The 1963 Republican Constitution facilitated the creation of the

Western Region

Mid-Western Region Correct answer

Eastern Region

Northern Region

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

View Answer

Question 19 Report

The Code Conduct Bureau requires public officials to

declare their assets before taking office Correct answer

entertain citizen’s complaints

report abuses of power

be punished for malpractice

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Citizenship (JAMB)

Citizenship

View Answer

Question 20 Report

Bureaucracy is an arm of the

legislature

military

executive Correct answer

judiciary

Answer Details

View Answer

Question 21 Report

The main aim of political parties is to

control the economic resources of a nation

mobilize the nation behind a single leader

organize and control elections

capture and exercise political power Correct answer

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Political Parties And Party Systems (WAEC)

Political Parties And Party Systems

View Answer

Question 22 Report

A government led by an elected head is called

monarchy

aristocracy

autocracy

republic Correct answer

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

View Answer

Question 23 Report

The hierarchical organization of the civil service is means to ensure

impartial and impersonal administration

effective policy formulation at all levels

proper respect for administrative seniority Correct answer

recognition of merit and achievement

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Civil Service (JAMB)

The Civil Service

View Answer

Question 24 Report

The two major political alliances in the First Republic were

NEPU and UPGA

NNDP and NEPU

NNA and NNDP

UPGA and NNA Correct answer

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Political Parties And Party Systems (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Political Parties And Party Politics In Post-Independence (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Political Parties And Party Politics In Post-Independence

View Answer

Question 25 Report

One major weakness of the Independence Constitution was that it

did not bring about economic sovereignty

allowed for extemal interference Correct answer

was not completely home-made

was loaded with minority problems

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Post – Independence Constitutions

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

View Answer

Question 26 Report

Which of the following can be considered the father of Nigerian nationalism?

Nnamdi Azikiwc

Ernest lkoli

Obafemi Awolowo

Herbert Macaulay Correct answer

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

View Answer

Question 27 Report

The police force belongs to the ....... arm of government

legislative

Executive Correct answer

Judiciary

Peace making

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

View Answer

Question 28 Report

An organized body responsible for peaceful coexistence in the society is the

Police

civil service

government Correct answer

judiciary

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Basic Concepts In Government

Structures Of Governance

View Answer

Question 29 Report

The main objective of Nigeria’s foreign policy is to

preserve her colonial links

protect her national interest Correct answer

dominate the African continent

prevent international terrorism

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Relations With African Countries (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Relations With African Countries

Foreign Policy

View Answer

Question 30 Report

The basic aim of deregulation is to ensure that economic decisions are determined by

regulatory agencies

financial establishments

market forces Correct answer

the organized private sector

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government (WAEC)

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

View Answer

Question 31 Report

In a confederation, each component unit is

virtually autonomous

completely independent Correct answer

wholly subject to the centre

coordinate with the centre

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa (WAEC)

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

View Answer

Question 32 Report

Military regimes usually set aside constitutional provisions relating to

the rule of law Correct answer

legislative and executive processes

the bureaucratic organization of the state

professional management of the economy

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Institutions Of Government In The Post-Independence Era (JAMB)

Institutions Of Government In The Post-Independence Era

View Answer

Question 33 Report

In the Oyo Empire, the Are-Ona Kakanfo resided outside the capital city in order to

check foreign invasion Correct answer

prevent him from overthrowing the king

explore the possibility of territorial expansion

be effective over the Eso military class

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

View Answer

Question 34 Report

Collective responsibility is a feature of the

federal system

presidential system

parliamentary system Correct answer

confederal system

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

View Answer

Question 35 Report

The most popular form of government is

diarchy

totalitarianism

democracy Correct answer

facism

Answer Details

View Answer

Question 36 Report

By signing the Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact, Nigeria practically demonstrated her

alignment Correct answer

non- alignment

neutrality

independence

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Political Ideologies

View Answer

Question 37 Report

A general lack of concern about political activities is known as political

alienation

apathy Correct answer

socialization

anarchy

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Public Opinion (JAMB)

Public Opinion

View Answer

Question 38 Report

The main power base of a pressure group is

its hierarchy of organization

the recruitment process of its leaders

its level of mobilization

its degree of organization and resources Correct answer

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body (WAEC)

Local Government

The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body

View Answer

Question 39 Report

The payment of tax by citizens as and when due is a

privilege

duty and obligation Correct answer

fundamental human right

social service

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government (WAEC)

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

View Answer

Question 40 Report

A constitution that concentrates power in one unit of government is said to be

rigid

unitary Correct answer

confederal

flexible

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

View Answer

Question 41 Report

One basic reason why it has proved difficult to conduct an accurate census in Nigeria is

political interference Correct answer

lack of skilled personnel

technological backwardness

educational inadequacies

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

View Answer

Question 42 Report

The appointment of top civil servants is a function of the

legislature

judiciary

executive Correct answer

party caucus

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Civil Service (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Public/civil Service Administration (WAEC)

The Civil Service

Public/civil Service Administration

View Answer

Question 43 Report

The elective principle was first introduced in Nigeria by the

Clifford Constitution Correct answer

Macpherson Constitution

Lyttleton Constitution

Richards Constitution

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Electoral Process (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Processes Of Legislation

Structures Of Governance

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

View Answer

Question 44 Report

Which of the following was a major achievement of nationalism in Nigeria?

Economic independence

Political consciousness Correct answer

Cultural superiority

Social equality

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

View Answer

Question 45 Report

Commercialization is geared towards improving economic performance through

central planning and control

healthy competition Correct answer

business monopolies

foreign takeovers

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

View Answer

Question 46 Report

In 1995, Nigeria violated a principle of the Harare Commonwealth Declaration of

the independence of the judiciary

the rule of law

gender equality Correct answer

fundamental human rights

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

View Answer

Question 47 Report

In implementing her Afrocentric foreign policy, Nigeria has to

compromise her national interest

make financial sacrifices Correct answer

respect international public opinion

relate with her neighbors

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Relations With African Countries (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Nigeria In International Organizations (JAMB)

Relations With African Countries

Foreign Policy

Nigeria In International Organizations

View Answer

Question 48 Report

One of the functions of the judiciary is

initiating public policy

deliberating on important policies

checking other arms of government Correct answer

implementing public policy

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Organs Of Government

View Answer

Question 49 Report

A political system in which a few rule is known as

monarch

technocracy

oligarchy Correct answer

gerontocracy

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Political Parties And Party Systems (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Political Ideologies

View Answer

Question 50 Report

Profit maximization is characteristic of

capitalism Correct answer

communism

communalism

feudalism

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

View Answer






Press & Hold to Drag Around
Click Here to Close