SS 3 Mock Exams Government

GOVERNMENT

1. The first military coup in Nigeria took place on (a) Jan. 15, 1965 (b) Feb. 15,1966 (c) Jan. 15, 1966

2. The first military coup in Africa happened in (a) Egypt (b) Nigeria (c) Ghana

3. Who handed over power to a democratically elected president in 1979? (a) Murtala Mohammed (b) Olusegun Obasanjo (c) Gen. Buhari

4. was the military President between 1985- 1993 (a) Gen. Yakubu Gowon (b) Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (c) Gen.Olusegun Obasanjo

5. is associated with military rule (a) Popular consent (b) Accountability (c) Decrees

6. The following are the failures of military regime except

(a) provision of infrastructure (b) increase in crime rate (c) making of harsh laws

7. One of the following is a feature of military rule

(a) periodic elections (b) use of decrees (c) respect for the rule of law

8. P.R.C. stands for (a) Peace Reconciliation Council (b) People’s Redemption Council

(b) Provisional Ruling Council

9. Which military regime introduced S.A.P.? (a) Babangida (b) Abacha (c) Obasanjo

10. Oil boom was experienced in Nigeria’s economy during regime

(a) Aguiyi Ironsi (b) Murtala Mohammed (c) Yakubu Gowon

11. Local government is referred to as (a) third- tier government (b) first- tier government (c) second-tier government

12. The following are the features of the 1976 local government reforms except (a) single tier government (b) appointment of chairman (c) political interference

13. One of the following is a source of local government revenue (a) extortion (b) collection of rates (c) embezzlement

14. The major problem facing the local government is (a) poor leadership (b) shortage of fund (c) tribalism

15. Constituency refers to (a) electoral district (b) pooling booth (c) wards

16. The main target of Nigeria’s foreign policy is

(a) to fight other nations (b) to influence the policy of others (c) to oppress others

17. Operation Feed the Nation was introduced during (a) Obasanjo (b) Gowon (c) Babangida

18. How many years did Abacha spend in office as a head of state? (a) 9 (b) 5 (c) 6

19. Which among the past military/civilian regime witnessed area boy diplomacy?

(a) Buhari (b) Babangida (c) Abacha

20. Who introduced Structural Adjustment Programme (S.A.P.) in Nigeria?

(a) Babangida (b) Obasanjo (c) Buhari

21. The following factors affect Nigeria foreign policy except (a) demography (b) poverty (c) national interest

22. The following are responsible for the formulation of Nigeria’s foreign policy except (a) Senator (b) President (c) Minister of foreign affairs

23. The power to pardon any citizen charged with any criminal offence lies with the (a) legislature (b) judiciary (c) executive

24. The verdicts of judges which are binding on lower courts are called (a) judicial order (b) precedents (c) oath

25. The concept of separation of powers was popularized by (a) Baron de Montesquieu (b) Harold Laski (c) Thomas Hobbes.

26. A.D.B stands for (a) African Development Bank (b) Advance Development Board

(c) Alliance for Democracy Board

27. FESTAC 1977, was held in (a) Ghana (b) Cameroon (c) Nigeria

28. The policy of indignant was practiced in colonies controlled by (a) Britain (b) France (c) Portugal

29. A public corporation is financed with (a) tax payers money (b) private fund (c) donations from philanthropist

30. Which regime launched a crusade against the dumping toxic and radio-active wastes in the continent? (a) Obasanjo (b) Buhari (c) Babangida

31. The first statement on Non-alignment was made by (a) American President (b) Late British Prime Minister (c) Late Indian Prime Minister

32. Non-alignment is all about (a) neutrality (b) commitment (c) antagonistic attitude

33. N.A.M stands for (a) Nigeria Align Movement (b) Non-Align Movement (c) National Align Movement

34. Which of the following countries is among the Third World countries? (a) Russia (b) Egypt (c) Britain

35. One of the following is the aim and objective of Non-alignment (a) peaceful resolution of conflict (b) opposition to nuclear weapons (c) promotion of conflict

36. All the following are problems of Non-alignment except (a) independence (b) poverty (c) no military set up

37. Nigeria’s Non-aligned policy means that she will (a) relate only with member countries (b) have nothing to do with the super powers (c) not take side on international issues based on ideological consideration.

38. One of the underlying principles of Nigeria’s foreign policy is (a) non-commitment towards African unity (b) respect for sovereign equality of all states (c) interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

39. The foreign policy thrust of the Babangida regime was (a) economic diplomacy (b) African interest (c) military aggression

40. Nigeria’s relations with other countries are underscored by its policy of (a) peaceful co- existence (b) Afro centrism (c) political diplomacy.

41. O.A.U was formed in (a) 1963 (b) 1964 (c) 1960

42. O.A.U has its headquarters in (a) Ghana (b) Ethiopia (c) Addis Ababa

43. The following belong to the Casablanca group except (a) Egypt (b) Mali (c) Liberia

44. O.A.U has member states (a) 23 (b) 32 (c) 35

45. Brazzaville declared their membership of O.A.U in

(a) Dec. 19, 1960 (b) Dec. 14, 1960 (c) Dec. 18, 1960

THEORY

1. Mention the countries under the Casablanca group

2. Account for the formation of O.A.U.

THEORY

1. Nigeria has not been able to fully maintain its principle of non-alignment; give reasons for it.

2. Mention 6 names of countries that are members of non-align movement.

THEORY

1. Define Non-alignment.

2. State 4 aims and objective of Non-alignment.

1. THEORY

1. How has Nigeria contributed to liberation movement?

2. Examine Nigeria’s foreign policy under the Abdulsalam Abubakar regime

THEORY

1. Explain the factors that can affect Nigeria’s foreign policy

2. Explain the relationship between national interest and foreign policy. THEORY

1. Examine Nigeria’s foreign policy under Abacha’s regime

2. Identify four advantages of interaction among nations THEORY

1. Define local government (b) State 4 features of local government.

2. Highlight 5 features of the 1976 local government reforms in Nigeria. THEORY

1. Explain (5) weaknesses of the military.

2. What is Retro-active effect? How is it related to military rule?

THEORY

1. What are the characteristics of the military rule?

2. Describe the structure of the military rule