A political system in which a few rule is known as

A. monarch

B. technocracy

C. oligarchy

D. gerontocracy

The main aim of political parties is to

A. control the economic resources of a nation

B. mobilize the nation behind a single leader

C. organize and control elections

D. capture and exercise political power

Prior to 1976, local governments were

A. part of the state government machinery

B. autonomous bodies concerned with local affairs

C. grassroots agents of the federal government

D. administrative instruments of the Native Authority

The police force belongs to the ....... arm of government

A. legislative

B. Executive

C. Judiciary

D. Peace making

One of the functions of the judiciary is

A. initiating public policy

B. deliberating on important policies

C. checking other arms of government

D. implementing public policy

Which of the following was a major achievement of nationalism in Nigeria?

A. Economic independence

B. Political consciousness

C. Cultural superiority

D. Social equality

The Council of State has responsibility to advise the president on

A. the appointment of ministers

B. the prerogative of mercy

C. national emergencies

D. electoral process

An important achievement of ECOWAS is the

A. elimination of the trade barriers within the community

B. construction of highways linking member countries

C. adoption of a common currency within the community

D. equal mobility of labour within the community

The bulk of local government revenue in Nigeria is derived from

A. the Federation account

B. state allocations

C. market and motor park rates

D. loan facilities

The purpose of creating more states in Nigeria is to

A. make her truly federal

B. bring peace and justice to all

C. bring the government nearer to the people

D. signify the equality of all Nigerian people