An unwritten constitution is one which

A. embodies only tradition and customs

B. relies on the memories of elders and priests

C. codifies the basic laws in one document

D. embodies the basic laws in more than one document

Fascism is a system of government which

A. encourages political dissent and opposition

B. discourages opposition

C. promotes equality

D. promotes the international brotherhood of man

Representative democracy is characterized by

A. free elections and up-to-date register of voters

B. promotes equality

C. promotes the international brotherhood of man

D. discourages opposition

In a modern democracy the ultimate source of sovereignty is the

A. legislature

B. people

C. supreme court

D. armed forces

Which of these is a common feature of totalitarian regimes?

A. Existence of opposition groups

B. competing political parties

C. a single recognized party

D. freedom of association

Which of the following according to Marx, is the correct order in which societies progress?

A. Capitalism, feudalism, communism, socialism

B. Feudalism, socialism, capitalism,communism

C. Communism,socialism, capitalism, feudalism

D. Feudalism, capitalism, socialism , communism

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic of a nation state?

A. Definite boundary

B. sovereignty

C. independence

D. common language

Public opinion refers to views and ideas expressed by

A. citizens regarding government policies or other issues

B. government regarding the public interest

C. elites about what the public wants

D. students about the public

An issue over which both the centre and the states can exercise authority in a federal system is

A. shared

B. split

C. exclusive

D. concurrent

In traditional Hausa Fulani political system, political authority was vested in the

A. Emir

B. Talakawa

C. Alkali

D. Emirate Council