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Question 1 View Details

Three states participated in a national election. State A had 400,000 registered voters, State B had 350,000, and State C had the remaining voters out of a total of 1,200,000 registered voters. The overall number of votes cast was 720,000. The turnout in State A was \(10\%\) higher than in State B, and the turnout in State C was \(5\%\) lower than in State A. What was the voter turnout percentage in State B (to one decimal place)?

A. 58.0

Correct B. 54.8

C. 49.2

D. 56.3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2 View Details

In a state election 120 seats were distributed among parties using the largest‑remainder (Hamilton) method. The parties received the following vote percentages: Party A 38\%, Party B 27\%, Party C 15\%, Party D 12\%, Party E 8\%. Only parties with at least 10\% of the votes qualify for seats. How many seats does Party D obtain?

Correct A. 16

B. 15

C. 20

D. 17

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details

The Rule‑of‑Law Index for a country is the average of three indicators, each scored out of 100: Judicial Independence, Law‑Enforcement Effectiveness, and Public Perception of Fairness. Initially the scores are 70, 65 and 60 respectively. After reforms, Judicial Independence improves by \(15\%\) of its current value, Law‑Enforcement Effectiveness improves by 10 points, and Public Perception improves by \(20\%\) of the gap to the maximum score. What is the new Rule‑of‑Law Index (to one decimal place) and does it exceed the benchmark of 75?

A. 73.3

Correct B. 74.5

C. 75.8

D. 76.0

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 View Details

A local government council receives three revenue sources: Property Tax (P), Market Levy (M) and a Federal Allocation (F). The relationships are \(P = 0.4F\) and \(M = 0.3F\). Total revenue \(R = P + M + F\) is allocated as follows: Salaries \(S = 0.5R\), Infrastructure \(I = 0.3R\), Community Services \(C = 0.2R\). The council decides to set aside an additional development fund equal to \(10\%\) of total revenue, taken entirely from the Community Services budget, reducing \(C\) accordingly. After this reallocation, Community Services must still be at least \(\text{₦}20\) million. What is the minimum Federal Allocation \(F\) (in millions of naira) that satisfies all conditions? Give your answer to two decimal places.

A. 110.00

B. 125.00

Correct C. 117.65

D. 100.00

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 View Details

A parliament has 200 seats. The seat distribution among five parties is: Party A - 78 seats, Party B - 45 seats, Party C - 34 seats, Party D - 27 seats, Party E - 16 seats. A coalition must have at least 101 seats to command a majority. How many different combinations of parties can form a majority coalition?

A. 20

B. 12

C. 18

Correct D. 16

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details

During the legislative process a bill is passed in the National Assembly with (110) votes in favour out of (200) members. The President then vetoes the bill. To override the veto the Constitution requires a two‑thirds majority of the total members of the Assembly. The Supreme Court, after a petition, declares the bill constitutional. Determine whether the bill becomes law.

A. Yes, the bill is enacted into law.

Correct B. No, the bill does not become law.

C. No, the bill becomes law.

D. Yes, the bill becomes law.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details

Three pressure groups A, B and C campaign during a year. Their membership numbers are (150{,}000), (80{,}000) and (200{,}000) respectively. The base success rate per campaign is (30\%\) for A, (45\%\) for B and (20\%\) for C. The effective success rate is adjusted by the factor \(1 + \frac{\log_{10}(\text{members})}{10}\). Group A runs (5) campaigns, B runs (4) and C runs (6). Which group is expected to achieve the greatest number of successful campaigns?

A. Pressure Group C

Correct B. Pressure Group B

C. Pressure Group A

D. Pressure Group D

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8 View Details

Country X has four states with populations: A \(2.5\) million, B \(1.2\) million, C \(0.8\) million and D \(0.5\) million. The lower house must have \(120\) seats. Each state must receive at least \(5\) seats. The remaining seats are allocated proportionally to population using the largest remainder method. After this allocation a constitutional amendment limits any state to at most \(30\%\) of the total seats. Seats are transferred from states exceeding the limit to those below it, preserving the minimum of \(5\) seats per state and keeping the total at \(120\). What is the final number of seats allocated to State D?

A. 20

B. 18

Correct C. 19

D. 22

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9 View Details

A local government council has an initial annual revenue of \(90\) million naira, distributed as follows: property rates \(40\%\), federal allocation \(30\%\), local taxes \(20\%\) and other income \(10\%\). The council may increase each revenue source by the same uniform percentage \(p\%\). After the increase, \(10\%\) of the total revenue must be set aside as a reserve and cannot be spent. The spendable amount must satisfy three conditions: (i) the amount spent on the primary‑school renovation (\(30\) million) may not exceed \(30\%\) of the spendable amount; (ii) the amount spent on the road‑repair project (\(45\) million) may not exceed \(40\%\) of the spendable amount; (iii) the amount spent on the health‑clinic upgrade (\(40\) million) must be at least \(25\%\) of the spendable amount. The council wishes to fund all three projects. Determine the minimum uniform percentage increase \(p\) (to one decimal place) required to meet all conditions.

A. 30.5

B. 35.2

Correct C. 38.9

D. 41.0

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10 View Details

In a local government council election there are \(30\) seats, of which \(20\) are constituency seats elected by first‑past‑the‑post and \(10\) are list seats used to achieve overall proportionality. Four parties obtain the following numbers of votes: Party X \(85{,}000\), Party Y \(65{,}000\), Party Z \(40{,}000\) and Party W \(20{,}000\). The Hare quota is the total votes divided by the total seats. Using the quota, allocate seats proportionally (initial seats are the integer part of votes/quota, remaining seats are given to the parties with the largest remainders). The constituency results are: Party X wins \(12\) seats, Party Y \(5\) seats, Party Z \(3\) seats and Party W none. List seats are then assigned so that each party's total seats (constituency plus list) equals its proportional entitlement; if a party's constituency seats already exceed its entitlement, it keeps those seats and no list seats are given to it (over‑hang). How many list seats does each party receive, and what is the final seat distribution?

A. List seats - X: 0, Y: 5, Z: 2, W: 3. Final seats - X: 12, Y: 10, Z: 5, W: 3.

B. List seats - X: 0, Y: 4, Z: 2, W: 4. Final seats - X: 12, Y: 9, Z: 5, W: 4.

Correct C. List seats - X: 0, Y: 4, Z: 3, W: 3. Final seats - X: 12, Y: 9, Z: 6, W: 3.

D. List seats - X: 1, Y: 3, Z: 3, W: 3. Final seats - X: 13, Y: 8, Z: 6, W: 3.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details

A bill requires at least two‑thirds of members in each chamber to pass. The Senate has 109 members, of which 60% voted in favour. The House of Representatives has 360 members, of which 68% voted in favour. Did the bill pass? If not, what is the minimum number of additional Senate members who would need to change their vote to meet the two‑thirds requirement?

A. No, 9

B. No, 7

Correct C. No, 8

D. Yes, 0

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12 View Details

Nigeria adopted several constitutions after independence. The 1960 Constitution was in force until the 1963 Constitution, which lasted until the 1979 Constitution. The 1979 Constitution remained until the 1993 Constitution, which was suspended after eight months. After a period of military rule, the 1999 Constitution came into effect and has been in force up to the end of 2020. Calculate the total number of years Nigeria was under a constitution from 1960 through 2020 inclusive, and state what percentage of that period was covered by the 1999 Constitution (rounded to two decimal places).

A. 56.00 years, 38.00%

Correct B. 55.67 years, 39.55%

C. 55.00 years, 36.07%

D. 55.67 years, 36.07%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13 View Details

In a local election there were 12,500 registered voters and 8,750 votes were cast. What was the voter turnout percentage? Express your answer to one decimal place.

A. 65.0

B. 80.0

C. 75.0

Correct D. 70.0

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14 View Details

A democracy index is calculated as a weighted average of three components: political participation (score 6), civil liberties (score 7) and rule of law (score 5). The weights are 40% for political participation, 35% for civil liberties and 25% for rule of law. What is the overall democracy index rounded to two decimal places?

A. 6.00

Correct B. 6.10

C. 5.95

D. 6.15

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15 View Details

In a national election 12 seats are allocated to parties using the D'Hondt method. The parties received the following votes: Party A - 420,000; Party B - 310,000; Party C - 150,000; Party D - 80,000; Party E - 40,000.\n(a) How many seats does Party D obtain under the D'Hondt allocation?\n(b) Under a pure first‑past‑the‑post system where the party with the highest national vote wins all 12 seats, which system gives Party D a higher seat share?

A. 0, proportional representation

B. 1, first‑past‑the‑post

C. 2, proportional representation

Correct D. 1, proportional representation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16 View Details

A bill is introduced in the House of Representatives and is passed with a majority. It is then sent to the Senate, which amends the bill and returns it to the House. The House votes against the Senate amendment. According to the Nigerian Constitution, what is the next step to resolve the disagreement?

Correct A. It is returned to the Senate for reconsideration.

B. The bill is sent to the President for approval.

C. It is sent back to the House for a second vote.

D. A joint committee of both chambers is formed to resolve the disagreement.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details

A law enacted by the National Assembly conflicts with a provision of the 1999 Constitution. A citizen challenges the law in court. According to the principle of rule of law, which institution determines the validity of the law, and what is the effect on the law if it is found inconsistent?

A. The legislature (the National Assembly) determines the validity, and the law is amended to conform to the Constitution.

Correct B. The judiciary (the Supreme Court) determines the validity, and the law is declared null and void.

C. The executive (the President) determines the validity, and the law is suspended pending review.

D. The electoral commission determines the validity, and the law remains in force but is subject to reinterpretation.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18 View Details

The President appoints 12 ministers. The Senate confirms 9 and rejects 3. Later, 2 of the confirmed ministers resign. How many ministerial vacancies must the President fill again, and how many acting appointments can he make without Senate confirmation for up to 90 days?

A. 3 vacancies; he can make 3 acting appointments.

B. 5 vacancies; he can make 3 acting appointments.

C. 7 vacancies; he can make 7 acting appointments.

Correct D. 5 vacancies; he can make 5 acting appointments.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19 View Details

In the UN Security Council, a resolution requires at least 9 affirmative votes, including the concurring votes of all five permanent members. In a meeting, 12 members vote: 4 permanent members vote yes, 1 permanent member votes no, and 7 non‑permanent members vote yes. (a) Does the resolution pass? (b) If the dissenting permanent member withdraws its objection before the vote is recorded, does the resolution then pass?

A. (a) No, because there are not enough affirmative votes. (b) Yes, the resolution passes regardless of the veto.

B. (a) Yes, because there are enough affirmative votes. (b) No, the veto cannot be withdrawn after voting.

Correct C. (a) No, because a permanent member vetoed the resolution. (b) Yes, after the veto is withdrawn the resolution passes.

D. (a) Yes, the resolution passes with 11 yes votes. (b) No, the veto remains even if withdrawn.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20 View Details

A parliament has 100 seats: 60 constituency seats elected by first‑past‑the‑post and 40 list seats to achieve overall proportionality. Party A receives 45 % of the total votes, Party B 35 %, and Party C 20 %. In the constituency seats, Party A wins 30 seats, Party B wins 20 seats, and Party C wins 10 seats. After allocating the list seats to achieve proportional representation, how many total seats does each party hold?

A. Party A 46 seats, Party B 34 seats, Party C 20 seats.

Correct B. Party A 45 seats, Party B 35 seats, Party C 20 seats.

C. Party A 45 seats, Party B 34 seats, Party C 21 seats.

D. Party A 44 seats, Party B 36 seats, Party C 20 seats.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21 View Details

Consider a community where all adult members directly vote on every local policy decision in monthly assemblies. Which form of government does this arrangement most closely resemble, and why?

A. Representative democracy, because elected officials make decisions on behalf of citizens.

Correct B. Direct democracy, because citizens themselves make decisions rather than elect representatives.

C. Monarchy, because a single ruler makes all policy decisions.

D. Oligarchy, because a small group of elites controls the decision‑making process.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22 View Details

According to the Nigerian Constitution, an amendment must be passed by a two‑thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly and then approved by at least two‑thirds of the state legislatures. If a proposed amendment achieves the required majority in the Senate and House but is ratified by only half of the states, what is the constitutional status of the amendment?

A. The amendment passes; the two‑thirds majority in the National Assembly is sufficient, and state ratification is merely advisory.

B. The amendment is provisionally valid; it becomes part of the Constitution pending later approval by the remaining states.

C. The amendment is sent back to the Senate for a re‑vote because the House majority was insufficient, despite state approval.

Correct D. The amendment fails; it does not become part of the Constitution because it did not obtain the required two‑thirds approval of the state legislatures.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23 View Details

Suppose the President of Nigeria issues an executive order that conflicts with a statute already enacted by the National Assembly. Outline the constitutional process that determines which instrument prevails, and state the possible outcomes for the executive order.

A. The President may issue a veto; the Supreme Court then decides whether the veto is valid, either sustaining the order or overturning it.

B. The National Assembly conducts a legislative review; it may repeal the executive order if it conflicts with existing statutes, or may amend it to align with the Constitution.

C. The Attorney General reviews the order; if found unconstitutional, the order is automatically nullified without court involvement.

Correct D. The judiciary conducts a judicial review; the Supreme Court may declare the executive order unconstitutional and void, or may uphold it if it is within the President's powers.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24 View Details

A senator is accused of violating the Code of Conduct for public officers. Describe the procedural steps by which the Senate may discipline the senator, and explain how the judiciary can review the Senate's decision.

A. The Senate may delegate the matter to a special tribunal that decides by a three‑quarters vote, and the senator can seek review in the Supreme Court, which can only remand the case for a new vote.

Correct B. The Senate investigates via its Ethics Committee, the committee recommends action, the full Senate votes (requiring a two‑thirds majority to suspend or expel), and the senator can seek judicial review in the Federal High Court, which can uphold or overturn the Senate's decision based on procedural fairness.

C. After the Ethics Committee reports, the full Senate votes requiring a simple majority to expel, and any challenge must be brought before the Court of Appeal, which can only review constitutional issues.

D. The Senate's Ethics Committee conducts an investigation, then the committee alone can suspend the senator by a simple majority, and the senator has no right to judicial review.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25 View Details

Nigeria's constitutional history includes the 1960 Independence Constitution, the 1963 Republic Constitution, the 1979 Constitution, the 1993 Constitution (which was never fully implemented), and the 1999 Constitution. (a) Which of these constitutions first introduced the federal character principle? (b) How many years elapsed between the adoption of that constitution and the adoption of the current 1999 Constitution? Provide both the name of the constitution and the number of years.

Correct A. The 1979 Constitution; 20 years

B. The 1963 Constitution; 36 years

C. The 1960 Independence Constitution; 39 years

D. The 1993 Constitution; 6 years

Correct Answer: A

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