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Question 1
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following constitutional conferences?
A. London Constitutional Conference
B. Zaria Constitutional Conference
C. Abuja Constitutional Conference
D. Lagos Constitutional Conference
Question 2
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is a correct example of checks and balances in the Nigerian Constitution?
A. The President appoints the Chief Justice of Nigeria, who in turn appoints judges to the Supreme Court.
B. The National Assembly has the power to impeach the President, while the President has the power to dissolve the National Assembly.
C. The President has the power to veto laws passed by the National Assembly, while the National Assembly has the power to override the President's veto.
D. The President appoints the Attorney-General of the Federation, who in turn advises the President on legal matters.
Question 3
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following scenarios illustrates a violation of this principle?
A. The President appoints a judge to the Supreme Court, who then rules in favor of the President's policies.
B. The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress, which can then override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
C. The Supreme Court can declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional, which can then be overridden by a constitutional amendment.
D. The President can appoint judges to the Supreme Court, who can then impeach the President.
Question 4
The concept of legitimacy in a political system is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss.
A. Legitimacy is the acceptance of authority by the governed.
B. Authority is the power to make decisions, while legitimacy is the acceptance of those decisions.
C. Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the power to govern.
D. Authority is the source of legitimacy, while legitimacy is the acceptance of authority.
Question 5
The concept of public administration in the Nigerian Constitution is based on the idea that public administration should be responsible for the implementation of government policies. Which of the following is a correct example of public administration in the Nigerian Constitution?
A. The power to appoint the Head of Service is vested in the President.
B. The power to appoint the Head of Service is vested in the National Assembly.
C. The power to appoint the Head of Service is vested in the Governor.
D. The power to appoint the Head of Service is vested in the Local Government Council.
Question 6
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following constitutional conferences?
A. 1975 Constitutional Conference
B. 1978 Constitutional Conference
C. 1983 Constitutional Conference
D. 1995 Constitutional Conference
Question 7
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following constitutional conferences?
A. 1975 Constitutional Conference
B. 1978 Constitutional Conference
C. 1983 Constitutional Conference
D. 1995 Constitutional Conference
Question 8
The concept of public administration in a democratic system is designed to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in the delivery of public services. Which of the following is an example of a public administration model?
A. The Weberian model
B. The Taylorist model
C. The Fordist model
D. The Marxist model
Question 9
The United Nations is a global organization that aims to promote peace, security, and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is one of the main purposes of the UN?
A. To promote economic development
B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To protect human rights
D. To promote cultural exchange
Question 10
The concept of legitimacy in a political system is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss.
A. Legitimacy is the acceptance of authority by the governed.
B. Authority is the power to make decisions, while legitimacy is the acceptance of those decisions.
C. Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the power to govern.
D. Authority is the source of legitimacy, while legitimacy is the acceptance of authority.
Question 11
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following constitutional conferences?
A. London Constitutional Conference
B. Zaria Constitutional Conference
C. Abuja Constitutional Conference
D. Lagos Constitutional Conference
Question 12
The concept of checks and balances in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of any one branch of government. Which of the following is a correct example of checks and balances in the Nigerian Constitution?
A. The power of the President to appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria is checked by the Senate.
B. The power of the National Assembly to make laws is checked by the Executive.
C. The power of the President to veto laws passed by the National Assembly is checked by the Senate.
D. The power of the Judiciary to interpret laws is checked by the Executive.
Question 13
The concept of 'federal character' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at promoting the representation of all states in the country in the government. Which of the following is a correct example of federal character in the Nigerian Constitution?
A. The President appoints the Chief Justice of Nigeria, who in turn appoints judges to the Supreme Court.
B. The National Assembly has the power to impeach the President, while the President has the power to dissolve the National Assembly.
C. The President has the power to veto laws passed by the National Assembly, while the National Assembly has the power to override the President's veto.
D. The President appoints the Attorney-General of the Federation, who in turn advises the President on legal matters.
Question 14
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is a correct example of separation of powers in the Nigerian Constitution?
A. The President has the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court, while the National Assembly has the power to impeach the President.
B. The President has the power to veto laws passed by the National Assembly, while the National Assembly has the power to override the President's veto.
C. The President has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria, who in turn appoints judges to the Supreme Court.
D. The National Assembly has the power to impeach the President, while the President has the power to dissolve the National Assembly.
Question 15
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following scenarios illustrates a violation of this principle?
A. The President appoints a judge to the Supreme Court, who then rules in favor of the President's policies.
B. The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress, which can then override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
C. The Supreme Court can declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional, which can then be overridden by a constitutional amendment.
D. The President can appoint judges to the Supreme Court, who can then impeach the President.

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