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Question 1
Analyze the implications of the 1963 Republican Constitution on the development of Nigeria's federal system of government.
A. The 1963 Republican Constitution strengthened the federal system by creating more states and increasing the powers of the states.
B. The 1963 Republican Constitution weakened the federal system by concentrating power in the hands of the federal government.
C. The 1963 Republican Constitution maintained the status quo by not making significant changes to the federal system.
D. The 1963 Republican Constitution abolished the federal system and replaced it with a unitary system.
Question 2
In a federal system of government, power is divided between the central government and the regional governments. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this system.
A. The central government has too much power and can become authoritarian.
B. The regional governments have too much power and can become separatist.
C. The federal system has the advantage of allowing for regional autonomy, but the disadvantage of being prone to conflict between the central government and regional governments.
D. The federal system has the advantage of allowing for regional autonomy, but the disadvantage of being unable to effectively govern.
Question 3
Using the concept of electoral systems, explain why the first-past-the-post system is used in Nigeria.
A. The first-past-the-post system is used in Nigeria because it is a simple and easy system to understand.
B. The first-past-the-post system is used in Nigeria because it is a proportional representation system.
C. The first-past-the-post system is used in Nigeria because it is a winner-takes-all system.
D. The first-past-the-post system is used in Nigeria because it is a mixed-member proportional system.
Question 4
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a system of government is designed to prevent the
A. concentration of power in one branch of government
B. abuse of power by the executive
C. influence of special interest groups
D. implementation of unpopular policies
Question 5
The concept of Public Administration refers to the implementation of policies and programs by government agencies. Which of the following best describes a key characteristic of Public Administration?
A. Public Administration is concerned with the formulation of policies and programs.
B. Public Administration is concerned with the implementation of policies and programs.
C. Public Administration is concerned with the evaluation of policies and programs.
D. Public Administration is concerned with the financing of policies and programs.
Question 6
In a presidential system of government, what is the primary role of the legislature in checking the executive?
A. To approve or reject the president's appointments
B. To approve or reject the president's budget proposals
C. To conduct investigations and hold public hearings on executive actions
D. To declare war and make treaties
Question 7
In a system of government where the Constitution is supreme, and the separation of powers is clearly defined, what is the primary mechanism for preventing the concentration of power in one branch of government?
A. Checks and Balances
B. Constitutional Review
C. Electoral Reforms
D. Judicial Review
Question 8
The concept of electoral systems is a critical aspect of democratic governance. Discuss the different types of electoral systems used in Nigeria and their implications for democratic governance.
A. The First-Past-The-Post system is used in Nigeria, which has led to a two-party system.
B. The Proportional Representation system is used in Nigeria, which has led to a multi-party system.
C. The Mixed-Member Proportional system is used in Nigeria, which has led to a stable government.
D. The Single Transferable Vote system is used in Nigeria, which has led to a more representative government.
Question 9
In a democratic system, what is the primary source of legitimacy for a government?
A. The people
B. The constitution
C. The monarch
D. The military
Question 10
A political party's platform is a statement of its
A. official position on a particular issue
B. list of candidates running for office
C. schedule of campaign events
D. budget for the upcoming election
Question 11
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's federal system is rooted in the principles of which of the following constitutions?
A. The 1963 Republican Constitution
B. The 1979 Constitution
C. The 1999 Constitution
D. The 1960 Independence Constitution
Question 12
A political party's primary function is to
A. Represent the interests of its members
B. Provide a platform for citizens to participate in governance
C. Promote the ideology of its leaders
D. Win elections and hold public office
Question 13
What is the main advantage of a proportional representation electoral system?
A. It ensures that the party with the most votes wins the election
B. It ensures that the party with the most seats in the legislature wins the election
C. It ensures that smaller parties have a greater chance of winning seats
D. It ensures that the head of state is elected by the people
Question 14
The concept of Checks and Balances in a democratic government is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch. Which of the following best describes a Check and Balance?
A. The power to make laws, enforce laws, and interpret laws should be held by the same entity.
B. The power to make laws should be held by the legislative branch, the power to enforce laws by the executive branch, and the power to interpret laws by the judicial branch.
C. The power to make laws should be held by the executive branch, the power to enforce laws by the legislative branch, and the power to interpret laws by the judicial branch.
D. The power to make laws, enforce laws, and interpret laws should be held by separate entities, but with some overlap.
Question 15
The concept of legitimacy in government is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of a government is affected by the source of its authority.
A. Legitimacy is only affected by the source of authority if the government is authoritarian.
B. The source of authority has no impact on the legitimacy of a government.
C. Legitimacy is affected by the source of authority, but only in democratic systems.
D. The legitimacy of a government is solely determined by the source of its authority.

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