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Question 1 View Details

The council of a local government area receives a total annual revenue of $R$ naira. By law, $25\%$ of the revenue must be allocated to infrastructure. The amount allocated to health must be exactly twice the amount allocated to education. After these allocations, the federal government grants the council an additional amount equal to $10\%$ of the total revenue, which is added to the health allocation. If the total amount finally spent on health is ₦12,000,000, determine the total annual revenue $R$.

A. 22000000

B. 25000000

Correct C. 20000000

D. 18000000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2 View Details

The Nigerian Constitution requires a two‑thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly to impeach the President. The Senate has 109 members and the House of Representatives has 360 members. Assuming all members are present, what is the minimum total number of votes that must be cast in favour of impeachment across both chambers?

A. 320

B. 312

Correct C. 313

D. 315

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 View Details

In a state election, three political parties contested for ten seats in the State Assembly. The total number of valid votes cast was 3,000,000. Party A received 1,250,000 votes, Party B received 950,000 votes and Party C received 800,000 votes. Seats are allocated using the largest‑remainder (Hamilton) method with a simple quota equal to total votes divided by total seats. How many seats does Party A obtain?

A. 7

Correct B. 5

C. 4

D. 6

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 View Details

According to the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, which section guarantees the right to education for every citizen?

A. Section 50

B. Section 38

C. Section 45

Correct D. Section 42

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 View Details

A political party holds a primary election in which 12,000 accredited delegates vote. To become the party's presidential candidate, a contestant must obtain (i) at least 50 % of the total votes and (ii) a margin of at least 5 % over the runner‑up. Candidate X received 5,800 votes and Candidate Y received 5,200 votes. Does Candidate X satisfy the constitutional requirements to be nominated?

A. Yes, it satisfies

Correct B. No

C. Yes

D. Yes, it does

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6 View Details

An agency was allocated a budget of N(9.58) million (rounded to two decimal places). The actual cost incurred was N(12.00) million, which consists of a 20 % cost overrun on the budgeted amount plus a fixed overhead of N(0.50) million. The agency's target output was 600 units. It generated revenue of N(9.00) million, and each unit is sold at N(12{,}000). The performance index (PI) is defined as $\displaystyle PI = \frac{\text{actual output}}{\text{target output}} \bigg/ \frac{\text{actual cost}}{\text{budgeted cost}}$. An agency is considered efficient if $PI \ge 1$. Determine whether the agency is efficient.

A. Undecided

Correct B. No

C. Insufficient data

D. Yes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details

Using the D'Hondt method, allocate the 12 seats of a state legislature among five parties that received the following votes: Party A - 340 000 votes, Party B - 260 000 votes, Party C - 180 000 votes, Party D - 120 000 votes, Party E - 100 000 votes. How many seats does Party C obtain?

A. 3

Correct B. 2

C. 1

D. 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8 View Details

The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was promulgated on 1 October 1979. It was suspended on 31 December 1983 and reinstated on 1 January 1985. It was later amended on 15 May 1995. Determine the total number of full years (each consisting of 365 days) during which the constitution was in force between its promulgation and amendment, excluding the suspension period. (Ignore leap‑year days when counting full years; count only complete 365‑day periods.)

A. 15

B. 12

Correct C. 14

D. 13

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9 View Details

To amend the Constitution, a two‑thirds majority of the total membership of each house of the National Assembly is required. The Senate has 109 members; in a recent vote, 78 members voted in favour, 20 against, and 11 abstained. The House of Representatives has 360 members; 240 voted in favour, 80 against, and 40 abstained. Assuming abstentions are counted as not voting, did the amendment achieve the required two‑thirds majority in both houses? Answer "Yes" if it did, otherwise "No".

A. Negative

B. No

C. Nope

Correct D. Yes

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10 View Details

In the International Monetary Fund (IMF), voting power consists of basic votes equal to 5.5 % of the total votes, which are shared equally among all 190 member countries, plus additional votes proportional to a country's quota. Each 100 000 SDR of quota gives an additional 0.5 % of the total votes. Country X has a quota of 120 000 SDR. Determine Country X's total voting percentage and state whether it exceeds the 3 % threshold required to appoint an Executive Director. Answer "Yes" if it exceeds the threshold, otherwise "No".

A. Yes!

B. Yes.

Correct C. No

D. Yes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details

After introducing compulsory voting, a country's voter turnout rose from $55\%$ to $78\%$. By how many percentage points did the turnout increase?

A. 13

B. 55

Correct C. 23

D. 33

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12 View Details

Country A initially imports \$200\) million of goods from Country B and exports \$150\) million to Country B. After new tariffs, imports fall by 12\% and exports fall by 7\%. At the same time, domestic production of the imported goods rises by 5\% of the original import value, reducing the need for imports. What is Country A's new trade balance (exports minus effective imports) and does the balance improve or worsen compared with the original deficit?

A. Deficit of $46.5 million; the deficit improved by $3.5 million

B. Deficit of $36.5 million; the deficit improved by $13.5 million

Correct C. Deficit of $26.5 million; the deficit improved by $23.5 million

D. Deficit of $26.5 million; the deficit improved by $13.5 million

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13 View Details

A parliament of 300 members can amend the constitution only if at least two‑thirds of the members present vote in favour and at least 75\% of the total membership are present. In a session 240 members are present. How many affirmative votes are required to pass the amendment?

A. 180

B. 150

C. 165

Correct D. 160

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14 View Details

A bill passes the legislature with 180 votes in favour and 120 against. The president can veto the bill, but the legislature may override the veto with a two‑thirds majority of the total 300 members. If the president vetoes, how many additional votes are required to reach the override threshold?

A. 30

Correct B. 20

C. 10

D. 25

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15 View Details

Group X has 15,000 members and each contributes an average of $\text{₦}200$ per election cycle. Group Y has 8,000 members and each contributes an average of $\text{₦}500$. Which group contributes the larger total amount and by how much?

Correct A. Group Y; ₦1,000,000 more

B. Group X; ₦1,000,000 more

C. Group Y; ₦500,000 more

D. Group X; ₦500,000 more

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details

A president was first elected in 2015 and re‑elected in 2019. He resigned from office in 2021, two years into his second term. Under the constitution, a person who has served more than half of a four‑year term is deemed to have served a full term for the purpose of term limits. Assuming the president may run again after a gap, how many additional years could he legally serve as president?

A. 8 years

B. 2 years

Correct C. 4 years

D. 6 years

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17 View Details

A state has 12 local government areas (LGAs). The total budget for local development is $₦240$ million. Allocation follows this rule: each LGA receives a base amount of $₦10$ million plus an additional amount proportional to its population. The populations (in thousands) are: LGA1 150, LGA2 120, LGA3 180, LGA4 90, LGA5 200, LGA6 130, LGA7 110, LGA8 160, LGA9 140, LGA10 100, LGA11 170, LGA12 150. How much total allocation does LGA5 receive?

A. ₦22.5 million (approximately)

Correct B. ₦24.12 million (approximately)

C. ₦23.0 million (approximately)

D. ₦25.8 million (approximately)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18 View Details

In a federation, the legislature passes a bill, the executive vetoes it, and the judiciary subsequently declares the executive's veto unconstitutional. What is the final status of the bill?

A. The bill remains pending (awaiting further action).

B. The bill is invalidated (it is struck down).

Correct C. The bill becomes law (it is enacted).

D. The bill is repealed (it is void).

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19 View Details

What is the supreme law of the land in Nigeria?

Correct A. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

B. The Supreme Court Decisions of Nigeria

C. The Federal Laws of Nigeria

D. The Nigerian Civil Code

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20 View Details

A pressure group uses three tactics: lobbying, public campaigns, and litigation. In a given year it spends $₦5$ million on lobbying, $₦3$ million on public campaigns, and $₦2$ million on litigation. Its effectiveness score is calculated as (lobbying spend × 2) + (public campaigns spend × 1.5) + (litigation spend × 3).\n(a) What is the group's effectiveness score for the year?\n(b) If the group wants to achieve a score of at least $30$ million, by how much must it increase its litigation spend, keeping the other spends unchanged?

A. (a) 20.0 million; (b) increase litigation spend by approximately ₦3.33 million

B. (a) 21.5 million; (b) increase litigation spend by approximately ₦2.83 million

C. (a) 19.5 million; (b) increase litigation spend by approximately ₦3.50 million

Correct D. (a) 20.5 million; (b) increase litigation spend by approximately ₦3.17 million

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21 View Details

In a parliament of 150 seats, Party A holds 45 seats, Party B 30 seats, Party C 25 seats, Party D 20 seats, Party E 15 seats, Party F 10 seats and Party G 5 seats. A majority requires more than half the seats. What is the smallest number of parties (including Party A) that can together form a majority, and how many seats will that coalition have?

A. 3 parties, 75 seats

B. 4 parties, 85 seats

Correct C. 3 parties, 80 seats

D. 2 parties, 75 seats

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22 View Details

The previous year the national budget was $\,2.375$ trillion naira. This year the budget was increased by 5\%. The government allocates 30\% of the current budget to health. How much money, in trillion naira, is allocated to health this year?

A. 0.748 trillion naira

B. 0.7125 trillion naira

Correct C. 0.748125 trillion naira

D. 0.775 trillion naira

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23 View Details

A law states that "All drivers must stop at red traffic lights". A driver who ran a red light argues that the law infringes on his constitutional right to freedom of movement and should therefore be declared invalid. Under the principle of the rule of law, is the driver's argument valid? Explain briefly.

Correct A. No; the law is a valid, generally applicable safety rule and does not violate the rule of law.

B. No; the law is unconstitutional because it infringes on personal liberty.

C. No; the regulation is unenforceable because it lacks a clear definition of "red" light.

D. No; the rule is invalid since it conflicts with international human rights standards.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details

The executive branch issues a decree establishing a new tax without obtaining approval from the legislature, claiming urgent necessity. Does this action comply with the rule of law principles governing separation of powers and legality? Provide a concise justification.

A. No; taxation can be imposed by decree if it serves the public interest.

B. No; the decree is permissible because the executive can act in emergencies without legislative consent.

Correct C. No; it breaches separation of powers and the principle of legality because taxation requires legislative approval.

D. No; the principle of legality does not apply to fiscal measures.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25 View Details

A public agency is considering a new infrastructure project. The project requires an initial investment of $120$ million naira and incurs an annual operating cost of $8$ million naira for 10 years. It is expected to generate an annual benefit of $20$ million naira for the same 10‑year period. Using a discount rate of 8\% per annum, calculate the Net Present Value (NPV) of the project and state whether the project should be undertaken.

A. NPV ≈ -62.0 million naira; the project should not be undertaken.

B. NPV ≈ 12.3 million naira; the project should be undertaken.

C. NPV ≈ -5.8 million naira; the project should be undertaken.

Correct D. NPV ≈ -39.5 million naira; the project should not be undertaken.

Correct Answer: D

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