POL111

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1. Coup d’etat is different from Terrorism

because while the former is a forceful

change of government, the latter could

be described as_________________

A. elf-defence

B. Deterrence

C. The Iron Law of oligarchy

D. Balance of terror

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2. Political gerrymandering

means__________________

A. Manipulating electoral constituencies for political advantage

B. Political discussion

C. Delimitation of a country into electoral units

D. Compilation of voters’ register for election purpose

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3. The most powerful organ of the United

Nations is

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4. The Great October Bolshevik Revolution

took place in Russia in

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5. The colonial government created

in the

eastern part of Nigeria where there was

no central authority like the northern and

western parts of the country to sustain

the Indirect Rule system

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6. The federal character principle in the

Nigerian constitution is aimed at

ensuring_________________

A. Ethnic balancing

B. Religious balancing

C. Gender balancing

D. National equity and integration

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7. Chapter IV Sec. 33-45of the Constitution

of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999,

deals with_____________________

A. Fundamental objectives of the State

B. The rule of law

C. Fundamental Human Rights

D. Exclusive legislative powers

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8. Which of the following statements is NOT

correct about international

law_________________

A. It can be enforced in the like manner of the common law

B. It is not a true law like the common law

C. Its scope is limited to sovereign states

D. None of the options

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9. The political concept that describes

citizens’ love and loyalty to their country

is______________________

A. Nepotism

B. Tribalism

C. Nationalism

D. Godfatherism

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10. Military rule is regarded as an aberration

because____________________

A. It is a rule by a few but powerful people

B. Soldiers are not supposed to live in the barracks

C. Soldiers rule through the Supreme Military Council

D. It is unknown to the constitution

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11. Lagos is not a state in the sense of

Nigerian State because it lacks

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12. The (Super Powers) permanent member

of the Security Council of the United

Nations have

_power

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13. By the Nigerian constitution of 1999, one

must belong to a

_to stand for

any election

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14. One of the significance of the 1963

Republican Constitution was

that_____________________

A. The Queen of England remained Nigeria’s Head of States

B. The privy Council of England ceased to be Nigeria’s highest Appellate Court

C. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe became Nigeria’s Executive President

D. Sir Abubakar TafawaBalewa became the Prime Minister

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15. _is a

constitutional procedure by which

electorates may cause withdrawal of their

representative from Legislature

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16. One of the sources of authority that

confers legitimacy by virtue of birth is

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17. The theory that explains the legitimacy of

kingship in the political system is

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18. One of the following may be a factor for

military coup________________

A. Political campaign

B. Political culture

C. Political instability

D. Political ideology

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19.

Constitutionalism as a concept could
mean___________

A. All of the options

B. Unregulated political life by unwritten constitution

C. Government and Governance unrestrained by constitution

D. A system of restraint on both the ruler and the ruled

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20. An element of state that states the size of

the inhabitants of the area is

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21. The first African country to experience

military coup

is__________________________

A. Libya

B. Nigeria

C. Ghana

D. Egypt

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22. One of the arguments for government

participation in public enterprises

is______________________

A. All of the options

B. Job creation

C. The need for even development

D. Defence and security

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23. NADECO, a pro-democracy group was

formed in 1993 to fight the military regime

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24. One of the elements of State that is

defined as land, water and airspace is

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25. Which of the following is correct with

regard to the Nigerian Labour Party and

the Nigerian Labour

Congress__________________

A. NLC is a political group

B. NLP is not a registered political party

C. NLP has the objective of gaining power

D. Both are one and the same

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26. In the grammar of politics, franchise

means______________

A. The right to freedom of expression

B. Freedom of movement

C. A French language

D. The right to vote and be voted for

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27. The territorial boundary of a country

includes land, airspace and

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28. The Divine Right Theory serves to give

legitimacy to the rule by a

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29. The State must protect citizens’ rights

and liberties to ensure_____________

A. A free and fair election

B. Citizens’ loyalty and patriotism

C. Avoid a mass action

D. A second term for Mr. President

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30. A Senator of the Federal Republic of

Nigeria is elected from a

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31. tie of vote on a particular motion in the

legislature is resolved

by_________________

A. Casting vote by the Presiding officer

B. Committee of the whole house

C. General resolution

D. Standing committee

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32. According to S.153(1) of the 1999

Constitution, which of the followings is

the odd one out__________________

A. Code of Conduct Bureau

B. Council of State

C. Economic and Financial Crime Commission

D. Federal Character Commission

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33. In a developing democracy, Fundamental

Human Rights are better guaranteed

under a

_Constitution

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34. The Residual powers in the Nigerian

1999 Constitution belong to the Local

Government, otherwise known

as________________Level

A. First-tier

B. Third-tier

C. Judiciary

D. Second-tier

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35. Oligarchy as a form of government is

defined as a_______________________

A. Rule by the King

B. Rule by the majority

C. Rule by few but powerful people

D. Rule by Soldiers

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36. Recently, Nigeria was elected as a nonpermanent member of the United

Nation's

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37. Membership of the Nigerian National

Council of State comprises the following

but one__________________

A. The President/Commanderin-Chief

B. Past Presidents/Heads of State

C. Serving Chief Justice of the Federation

D. All State Governors

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38. In the Westminster system of

government, the 'shadow cabinet' formed

by the official opposition has no place in

the _system

of government

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39. If the Kwara State Governor vetos a Bill

passed by the State Assembly,

then_______________

A. The bill has suffered a defeat

B. The Deputy Governor could sign such bills into law

C. The House could initiate impeachment process against the Governor

D. The House could pass the bill into law by 2/3 majority

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40. In international relations, factors

correlated with national powers could

be_______________

A. Economic resources

B. All of the options

C. Military/Nuclear capabilities

D. Physical/Geographical location

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41. Law of libel is___________

A. Gagging of the press

B. Law of tort

C. Closure of media houses

D. A limitation to freedom of speech or expression

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42. By the provision of the 1999 Nigerian

Constitution, both the Federal and the

component States have power to

legislate on the items

under_________________ List

A. Exclusive

B. Concurrent

C. Extra-Legal

D. Residual

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43. The constitutional provision whereby Mr.

President may grant any person

convicted of any offence a pardon is

called

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44. There is no freedom without limitation

because_____________

A. African leaders love power

B. Freedom is fundamental to mankind

C. Absolute freedom is as good as no freedom at all

D. UN charter makes it mandatory

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45. It is a truism that every constitution must

always be codified in a single document.

True or False

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46. Election by show of hand in such a

manner that others know how one has

voted is an example of

_voting

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47. To protect the citizens’ rights and prevent

secession from the union, a federal

constitution must

be_____________________

A. UNWRITTEN AND FLEXIBLE

B. FLEXIBLE AND UNITARY

C. FEDERAL AND CONFEDERAL

D. WRITTEN AND RIGID

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48. During the period of

_, citizens'

rights to freedom of movement could be

violated by the state

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49. Law, in relation to political science, could

simply mean__________________

A. Bye-laws

B. A body of rules and regulations to guide human actions

C. A proclamation by Mr. President

D. International law

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50. The Latin phrase ‘ultra vires’, means an

action taken beyond

capacity

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