SS 2 Third Term Examination GOVERNMENT

Objective Questions

1. Government refers to all the following, except:
   • A. an institution of the state
   • B. the process of ruling a political community
   • C. the exercise of power and authority
   • D. the activities of decision-makers
   • E. the act of civil disobedience
2. Government as the act of governing means the:
   • A. activities of pressure groups and political parties
   • B. act of vetoing a bill
   • C. orders of judiciary and legislature
   • D. activities by which government policies are made and implemented
   • E. activities of parliamentary opposition
3. Unwritten constitution means that the constitution is:
   • A. not written down
   • B. based only on conventions
   • C. not contained in any single book
   • D. in draft
   • E. not approved
4. The delegation of administrative powers to the local units with the central supervision and control is called:
   • A. devolution
   • B. decentralization
   • C. deconcentration
   • D. centralization
   • E. concentration
5. Which of the following is not the function of the government?
   • A. Building of roads, bridges, canals, etc.
   • B. Provision of education
   • C. Maintenance of relations with other states
   • D. Defence of territory from external attack
   • E. Provision of all the material needs of all citizens
6. A flexible constitution can only be amended by:
   • A. two-thirds (2/3) majority vote in the legislature
   • B. referendum
   • C. three-quarters (3/4) majority vote in the legislature
   • D. plebiscite
   • E. simple majority vote in the legislature
7. Which one of the following countries has an unwritten constitution?
   • A. Great Britain
   • B. France
   • C. United States of America
   • D. Federal Republic of Germany
   • E. German Democratic Republic
8. A rigid constitution is said to be best suited for a:
   • A. Federal Government
   • B. Socialist Government
   • C. Military Government
   • D. Unitary Government
   • E. Fascist Government
9. Federal elections were held in Nigeria in:
   • A. 1946, 1951, 1954, 1979, and 1983
   • B. 1954, 1959, 1964, 1979, and 1983
   • C. 1923, 1946, 1951, 1979, and 1983
   • D. 1954, 1960, 1964, 1979, and 1983
   • E. 1960, 1963, 1964, 1979, and 1983
10. The two components of sovereignty are:

• A. the rule of law and fundamental human rights
• B. political power and political authority
• C. political culture and political socialization
• D. influence and political authority
• E. political independence and supreme authority of the state within its territory

16. A Nigerian citizen can only be deprived of his citizenship if he is:

• A. condemned to death
• B. convicted by a court of law
• C. married to a foreigner
• D. holding a dual citizenship
• E. an armed robber

17. In the process of governing, OUTPUT refers to:

• A. the influence of pressure groups
• B. demand of the political system
• C. the decision of the government
• D. the opinion of the electorate
• E. the influence of political parties

18. Another word for red-tapism is:

• A. democracy
• B. autocracy
• C. idiosyncrasy
• D. bureaucracy
• E. theocracy

19. Rule adjudication is the main function of the:

• A. Executive
• B. President
• C. Legislature
• D. Judiciary
• E. National Assembly

20. The major problem that arose from the 1979 election centered around the:

• A. inability of many voters to find their names on the voters register
• B. cancellation of election results in many constituencies because of alleged irregularities
• C. inability of some dissatisfied candidates to seek redress in the court of law
• D. controversy over the presidential election result
• E. widespread complaint that too many elections were scheduled too close together

21. The declaration of state of emergency in Western Nigeria was protected by the constitution of:

• A. 1954
• B. 1951
• C. 1960
• D. 1963
• E. 1948

27. The primary purpose of the state is to:

• A. establish a system of law and order
• B. train people to become good citizens
• C. cater for all the needs of the citizens
• D. ensure the self-sufficiency of its people
• E. ensure that its people enjoy absolute freedom

28. The Armed Forces Ruling Council came into existence under the:

• A. Buhari Administration
• B. Gowon Administration
• C. Ironsi Administration
• D. Obasanjo Administration
• E. Babangida Administration

29. Which of the following is not a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization?

• A. World Health Organization
• B. The Food and Agriculture Organization
• C. The International Labour Organization
• D. The General Assembly
• E. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

30. The creation of the office of the Prime Minister in Nigeria was accomplished in:

• A. 1951
• B. 1954
• C. 1957
• D. 1959
• E. 1960

31. The highest court of appeal under the Republican Constitution of Nigeria was the:

• A. Federal High Court
• B. Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
• C. Regional Court of Appeal
• D. Supreme Court
• E. Federal Court of Appeal

38. Nigeria became a federation of 19 states in:

• A. 1875
• B. 1976
• C. 1967
• D. 1978
• E. 1979

39. A popular form of proportional representation is:

• A. communal representation
• B. single transferable vote
• C. the alternative vote
• D. the second ballot
• E. electoral college

40. A political concept that is composed of the attitudes, beliefs, emotions, and values of a society is called political:

• A. culture
• B. single transferable vote
• C. authority
• D. socialization
• E. power

41. It is the duty of a government to perform all the following functions except:

• A. Providing all needs of its citizens
• B. Preventing internal disorder
• C. Providing basic welfare services
• D. Promoting corruption

42. The primary objective of all political parties is:

• A. Promote the general interest of members of the public
• B. Eradicate corruption in public life
• C. Campaign for votes
• D. Control the government

43. The first political party in Nigeria was:

• A. NCNC
• B. NPC
• C. SDP
• D. NNDP

44. Government is the machinery established to manage the affairs of:

• A. Aliens
• B. Rulers
• C. Civil Services
• D. State

45. Voting started in Nigeria in 1923 because the Clifford Commission of 1922 granted:

• A. Decolonization
• B. Independence
• C. Self-government
• D. Elective principle

46. In a democracy, franchise is given to:

• A. all qualified adult citizens
• B. Loyal party members
• C. Citizens except members of the armed forces
• D. Resident adults

47. All the following senior officials constituted the advisory council to the Emirs in the pre-colonial system except the:

• A. Chiroma
• B. Waziri
• C. Madawaki
• D. Galadima

48. Which of the following is not a hindrance to political participation?

• A. Party system
• B. Fear
• C. Ignorance
• D. Lack

49. Which of the following is not true of a military regime?

• A. Is benevolent
• B. Rules by decree
• C. Is autocratic
• D. Is undemocratic

50. Which of the following is a basic principle of democracy?

• A. Rule by the majority and right of the minority
• B. Rule by the wealthy people
• C. Rule by a monarch
• D. Rule by the military

51. The 1979 constitution of Nigeria introduced a system of government similar to that of:

• A. China
• B. Britain
• C. USA
• D. France

Theory Questions

Answer 3 questions from this section – number 2 is compulsory:

1. Identify 5 functions of the colonial government in British West Africa.
2. Identify 5 differences between the 1963 and 1979 constitutions.
3. Outline 5 merits of the Clifford Constitution.
4. Identify 5 features of nationalism before the Second World War.