Year :
2001
Title :
Government
Exam :
NECO - BECE
Paper 1 | Objectives
11 - 20 of 50 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 11. |
On March 17, 1967, General Yakubu Gowon in an attempt to forestall the Eastern region of Nigeria from seceding and in response to various demands for states created A. 5 states federal structure B. 7 states federal structure C. 12 states federal structure D. 17 states federal structure E. 19 states federal structure |
C |
| 12. |
Power can be defined as the A. ability to command obedience B. authority to influence others C. legitimate right to rule D. right to command respect E. right to apply sanctions |
A |
| 13. |
The knowledge and belief which individuals possess about the political system is known as ....... Orientation. A. Affective B. cognitive C. evaluative D. parochial E. participatory |
B |
| 14. |
Decentralization has the following as merits EXCEPT that it A. accommodates local differences B. Allows for leadership training C. allows for conflict of power D. enhances political participation E. Is a check on tyranny |
C |
| 15. |
One of the main features of the February 1976 Local Government Reform in Nigeria was the A. election of a chairman B. introduction of three arms of government C. introduction of a speaker of the house D. appointment of supervisory councilors E. Uniform system of administration |
E |
| 16. |
Which type of democracy is Nigeria operating as a democratic state? A. Classical B. representative C. restricted D. socialist E. twenty-first century |
B |
| 17. |
The Head of state or ceremonial president under the 1963 republican constitution was elected through A. an open ballot B. an open secret ballot C. an option ballot D. a head count E. a secret ballot |
E |
| 18. |
What is referred to as the fourth estate of the realm? A. Civil service B. executive C. judiciary D. legislature E. press |
E |
| 19. |
What is NOT a feature of a unitary system? A. The constitution should be flexible B. The people forming the society are homogenous C. The question of secession does notaries D. There is constitutional division of powers E. there is only one source of authority |
D |
| 20. |
What is NOT a function of the civil service? A. the responsibility of advising ministers B. maintaining a comprehensive record of all decisions and keeping all correspondence C. preparing the annual budget D. serving as an intermediary between the public and government E. writing manifestoes for political parties |
E |
| 11. |
On March 17, 1967, General Yakubu Gowon in an attempt to forestall the Eastern region of Nigeria from seceding and in response to various demands for states created A. 5 states federal structure B. 7 states federal structure C. 12 states federal structure D. 17 states federal structure E. 19 states federal structure |
C |
| 12. |
Power can be defined as the A. ability to command obedience B. authority to influence others C. legitimate right to rule D. right to command respect E. right to apply sanctions |
A |
| 13. |
The knowledge and belief which individuals possess about the political system is known as ....... Orientation. A. Affective B. cognitive C. evaluative D. parochial E. participatory |
B |
| 14. |
Decentralization has the following as merits EXCEPT that it A. accommodates local differences B. Allows for leadership training C. allows for conflict of power D. enhances political participation E. Is a check on tyranny |
C |
| 15. |
One of the main features of the February 1976 Local Government Reform in Nigeria was the A. election of a chairman B. introduction of three arms of government C. introduction of a speaker of the house D. appointment of supervisory councilors E. Uniform system of administration |
E |
| 16. |
Which type of democracy is Nigeria operating as a democratic state? A. Classical B. representative C. restricted D. socialist E. twenty-first century |
B |
| 17. |
The Head of state or ceremonial president under the 1963 republican constitution was elected through A. an open ballot B. an open secret ballot C. an option ballot D. a head count E. a secret ballot |
E |
| 18. |
What is referred to as the fourth estate of the realm? A. Civil service B. executive C. judiciary D. legislature E. press |
E |
| 19. |
What is NOT a feature of a unitary system? A. The constitution should be flexible B. The people forming the society are homogenous C. The question of secession does notaries D. There is constitutional division of powers E. there is only one source of authority |
D |
| 20. |
What is NOT a function of the civil service? A. the responsibility of advising ministers B. maintaining a comprehensive record of all decisions and keeping all correspondence C. preparing the annual budget D. serving as an intermediary between the public and government E. writing manifestoes for political parties |
E |