NECO SSCE - Government - 2009

Question 1 Rapport

The 1963 Republican Constitution facilitated the creation of the

Western Region

Mid-Western Region

Eastern Region

Northern Region

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

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Question 2 Rapport

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

Détails de la réponse

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

Political Parties And Party Systems

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Question 3 Rapport

Constitutional monarchy is practised in

Morocco and Britain

Australia and Tunisia

Saudi Arabia and Libya

Austria and Algeria

Détails de la réponse

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

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Question 4 Rapport

The precursor of the Commonwealth of Nations was

Dominion Conference

Imperial Conference

British Crown congress

British Empire Conference

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

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Question 5 Rapport

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

alignment

non- alignment

neutrality

independence

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Political Ideologies

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Question 6 Rapport

The two major political alliances in the First Republic were

NEPU and UPGA

NNDP and NEPU

NNA and NNDP

UPGA and NNA

Détails de la réponse

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

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Question 7 Rapport

One major weakness of the Independence Constitution was that it

did not bring about economic sovereignty

allowed for extemal interference

was not completely home-made

was loaded with minority problems

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Post – Independence Constitutions

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

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Question 8 Rapport

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

political interference

lack of skilled personnel

technological backwardness

educational inadequacies

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 9 Rapport

Profit maximization is characteristic of

capitalism

communism

communalism

feudalism

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

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Question 10 Rapport

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

alienation

apathy

socialization

anarchy

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Public Opinion (JAMB)

Public Opinion

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Question 11 Rapport

A government led by an elected head is called

monarchy

aristocracy

autocracy

republic

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

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Question 12 Rapport

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

recognition of merit and achievement

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Civil Service (JAMB)

The Civil Service

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Question 13 Rapport

Military regimes usually set aside constitutional provisions relating to

the rule of law

legislative and executive processes

the bureaucratic organization of the state

professional management of the economy

Détails de la réponse

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

Institutions Of Government In The Post–Independence

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Question 14 Rapport

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

Police

civil service

government

judiciary

Détails de la réponse

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

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Question 15 Rapport

The appointment of top civil servants is a function of the

legislature

judiciary

executive

party caucus

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Civil Service (JAMB)

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

The Civil Service

Public/civil Service Administration

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Question 16 Rapport

In implementing her Afrocentric foreign policy, Nigeria has to

compromise her national interest

make financial sacrifices

respect international public opinion

relate with her neighbors

Détails de la réponse

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

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Question 17 Rapport

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

privilege

duty and obligation

fundamental human right

social service

Détails de la réponse

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

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

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Question 18 Rapport

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

stopped buying Nigerian oil

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Voir la réponse

Question 19 Rapport

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

reduced her oil price

embargoed the sale of oil to other nations

Détails de la réponse

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

Voir la réponse

Question 20 Rapport

Collective responsibility is a feature of the

federal system

presidential system

parliamentary system

confederal system

Détails de la réponse

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

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 21 Rapport

One of the functions of the judiciary is

initiating public policy

deliberating on important policies

checking other arms of government

implementing public policy

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Organs Of Government

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Question 22 Rapport

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

power

legitimacy

authority

coercion

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 23 Rapport

One of functions of the legislature is to

execute laws

assent to bills

ratify treaties

interpret laws

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Processes Of Legislation

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Question 24 Rapport

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

signify the equality of all Nigerian people

Détails de la réponse

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

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Question 25 Rapport

The Council of State has responsibility to advise the president on

the appointment of ministers

the prerogative of mercy

national emergencies

electoral process

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Organs Of Government

Voir la réponse

Question 26 Rapport

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

the independence of the judiciary

the rule of law

gender equality

fundamental human rights

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

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Question 27 Rapport

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

check foreign invasion

prevent him from overthrowing the king

explore the possibility of territorial expansion

be effective over the Eso military class

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

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Question 28 Rapport

Prior to 1976, local governments were

part of the state government machinery

autonomous bodies concerned with local affairs

grassroots agents of the federal government

administrative instruments of the Native Authority

Détails de la réponse

Voir la réponse

Question 29 Rapport

The bulk of local government revenue in Nigeria is derived from

the Federation account

state allocations

market and motor park rates

loan facilities

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

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Question 30 Rapport

An important achievement of ECOWAS is the

elimination of the trade barriers within the community

construction of highways linking member countries

adoption of a common currency within the community

equal mobility of labour within the community

Détails de la réponse

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

Voir la réponse

Question 31 Rapport

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

legislative

Executive

Judiciary

Peace making

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

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Question 32 Rapport

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

Economic independence

Political consciousness

Cultural superiority

Social equality

Détails de la réponse

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

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 33 Rapport

In a confederation, each component unit is

virtually autonomous

completely independent

wholly subject to the centre

coordinate with the centre

Détails de la réponse

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

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

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Question 34 Rapport

Nigeria participated in UN peace-keeping operations in

Cambodia, Lebanon and Namibia

Lebanon, Congo and Kuwait

Congo, Cambodia and Zimbabwe

Namibia, Cambodia and Kuwait

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

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Question 35 Rapport

Commercialization is geared towards improving economic performance through

central planning and control

healthy competition

business monopolies

foreign takeovers

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

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Question 36 Rapport

To function effectively, an electoral commission must be

free from partisan control

an instrument of the executive

faithful to the policies of the party in power

willing to promote minority party interests

Détails de la réponse

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

Voir la réponse

Question 37 Rapport

The elective principle was first introduced in Nigeria by the

Clifford Constitution

Macpherson Constitution

Lyttleton Constitution

Richards Constitution

Détails de la réponse

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

Voir la réponse

Question 38 Rapport

The Code Conduct Bureau requires public officials to

declare their assets before taking office

entertain citizen’s complaints

report abuses of power

be punished for malpractice

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Citizenship (JAMB)

Citizenship

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Question 39 Rapport

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

1986

1987

1988

1979

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

Voir la réponse

Question 40 Rapport

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

regulatory agencies

financial establishments

market forces

the organized private sector

Détails de la réponse

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

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Voir la réponse

Question 41 Rapport

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

diffused and centrifugal

centralized and authoritarian

decentralized and hierarchical

acephalous and polycentric

Détails de la réponse

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

Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 42 Rapport

The first Pan-African Congress in Africa took place in

Liberia

Ethiopia

Nigeria

Ghana

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Public Opinion (JAMB)

Public Opinion

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Question 43 Rapport

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

Nnamdi Azikiwc

Ernest lkoli

Obafemi Awolowo

Herbert Macaulay

Détails de la réponse

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

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 44 Rapport

The main objective of Nigeria’s foreign policy is to

preserve her colonial links

protect her national interest

dominate the African continent

prevent international terrorism

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Relations With African Countries (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Relations With African Countries

Foreign Policy

Voir la réponse

Question 45 Rapport

A political system in which a few rule is known as

monarch

technocracy

oligarchy

gerontocracy

Détails de la réponse

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

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Political Ideologies

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Question 46 Rapport

The most popular form of government is

diarchy

totalitarianism

democracy

facism

Détails de la réponse

Voir la réponse

Question 47 Rapport

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

rigid

unitary

confederal

flexible

Détails de la réponse

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

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Question 48 Rapport

Public opinion simply signifies the views of

the people

the vocal few

the elite

political leaders

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Public Opinion (JAMB)

Public Opinion

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Question 49 Rapport

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

Détails de la réponse

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

Voir la réponse

Question 50 Rapport

Bureaucracy is an arm of the

legislature

military

executive

judiciary

Détails de la réponse

Voir la réponse






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