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A constitution is a legal document _________ A. drawn up by lawyers B. enacted by military decrees C. forming the basis upon which a government rules the country D. only likely to succeed in countries where there is union government
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Detailed SolutionA constitution is defined as a body of agreed rules and principles stating how the powers of governing a country are given and how these powers are to be exercised.Option C is the correct answer. There is an explanation video available below. |
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A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their selfish interest is classified as _________ A. an oligarchy B. a dictatorship C. an aristocracy D. a monarchy
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Detailed SolutionAn oligarchy is a form of government that places power in the hands of a few people.There is an explanation video available below. |
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The judicial organ of government is the body which _________ A. implements the law B. makes the law C. punishes lawbreakers D. interprets the law
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Detailed SolutionThe judicial organ of government performs various functions which include; punishment of offenders, settlement of disputes, safeguarding rights, protection of constitution etc. However, in summary, it is the body that interprets the law of the state.There is an explanation video available below. |
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Which of the following was not established by the 1979 Nigerian constitution ? A. Police Service Commission B. National Universities Commission C. Federal Electoral Commission D. National Population Commission
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Detailed SolutionThe 1979 constitution tried to avoid the pitfalls of the First Republic by establishing the options above except for option BThere is an explanation video available below. |
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Rates are generally collected in Nigeria by ________ A. the State Ministry of Finance B. the Department of inland Revenue C. the Emirate of Traditional Council D. the Local Government Council
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Detailed SolutionLocal government generates revenue through the collection of rates on radio and television, market shops, motor parks etcThere is an explanation video available below. |
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In a democracy, sovereignty is in _________ A. the community B. public officials C. judges D. the Head of State
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Detailed SolutionDemocracy is concentrated on the people, the people's ability to exercise power directly or through a representative.There is an explanation video available below. |
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Which of the following is a good example of a confederal state? A. Nigeria B. ECOWAS C. Switzerland D. USA
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Detailed SolutionConfederalism is a system of organization in which there is a union of states with each state retaining some independent control on both internal and external affairs. ECOWAS is located in Nigeria with the purpose of promoting regional cooperation and economic integration.There is an explanation video available below. |
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A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is called _________ A. a private bill B. a decree C. an appropriate bill D. a public bill
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Detailed SolutionA public bill is one that has to do with the issues confronting the country.There is an explanation video available below. |
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