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GOVERNMENT FIRST TERM OBJ EXAM – SS3
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1. Which of the following is a function of the local government in Nigeria?
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2. Nigeria’s withdrawal from the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in July 1986 was in protest against British
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3. Nigeria’s departure from pro-west policy during the Murtala Muhammed regime was as a result of
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4. Financial allocation to local governments by the federal or the state government to supplement the cost of a project is called_____
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5. Which situation in a democratic state can create an environment where military intervention is perceived as the only option to restore order, protect the population or address grievances?
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6. Military intervention in Nigerian politics was first witnessed in
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7. The chairman of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) during the Second republic in Nigeria was
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8. The totality of Nigeria’s participation in the international system is known as ______?
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Who was the electoral chairman who conducted the 1983 election?
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10. The rationale behind the adoption of a federal system of government in Nigeria is to
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11. The first restructure of the Nigerian Federation took place with the
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12. In the 1930s, the political movement that challenged the NNDP domination of Lagos politics was the
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13. The Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC) is attributable to the ____ regime
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14. A “Yes” or No” vote on a specific political issue in a country is called ________
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15. On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?
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16. Which of the following is a process of military disengagement from Nigerian politics?
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17. The ____ Reform is influential to the inception of Local Government in Nigeria
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18. The following are the reasons widely espoused for military intervention and rules in West Africa except ______
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19. The two military coups that toppled civilian regimes in Nigeria were those of ……
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20. Which of the following countries made up the Casablanca Group?
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21. Which state institution is referred to as the bureaucratic wing responsible for the running of government offices, agencies and departments?
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22. The issues that are at the core of a country’s foreign policy are referred to as
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23. The June 12 election in Nigeria was annulled by the regime of
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24. A feature of a confederal state is that _______
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25. Which of the following is the basic unit of a local government in Nigeria?
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26. Nigeria’s relations with African countries are underscored by its policy of
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27. The Independent National Electoral Commission has the power to prepare and maintain the register of
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28. Indirect election is best described as?
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29. Which of the following world powers was the first to come to Nigeria’s aid during the civil war?
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30. Shehu Shagari won the 1979 Presidential Election under
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31. The policy of ‘indigenization’ was introduced under the regime of?
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32. The basis of the Nigerian foreign policy thrust particularly during the Independence Constitution era was … in nature
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33. The sovereignty of a state can be limited to a great extent by
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34. The 1976 Local government reform was embarked upon by the central government under the leadership of ______?
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35. The Armed Forces Ruling Council came into existence under the
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36. A major opposition party at the national level in Nigeria’s Second Republic was
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37. The best way to keep the military at bay from interfering in politics is by ensuring
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38. The main source of local government finance since the 1976 reform has been___________
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39. The body responsible for exercising the functions of local governments in the 1976 reforms was the________
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40. The 1976 Local Government Reforms made the Nigerian local government become
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41. Public corporations are struggling in the West African States as a result of
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42. Which of the following is a concurrent power in the Nigerian federal system?
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43. Representative governments around the world pay attention to public opinion because of the following factors except
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44. Nigeria’s quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her
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45. The Nigerian Youth Movement pursued its objectives through the use of
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46. The total number of parties registered 1979 elections in Nigeria was
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47. Diplomacy plays a vital role in shaping the interactions between states and by extension maintaining
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48. The major difference between a state and a nation is that the latter presupposes a _______
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49. A country with homogeneous societies and a small population is suitable for the establishment of ____________.
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50. A major factor that necessitated the adoption of federalism in Nigeria was the
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51. The party that controlled the government of South West States after the 1979 General Elections was
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52. Implementations of the target programmes of the government is the primary duty of the _____ a part of the _____
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53. Frequent military coup d’etats which topple elected governments negatively affect and stall
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54. A country’s foreign policy is foremost driven by
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55. One of the following political parties produced Nigeria’s first Prime Minister_______
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56. One of the problems of military administration in West Africa is that soldiers
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57. On which of the following grounds can a citizen abstain from voting?
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58. Which of the following is a feature of Nigerian Federalism?
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59. Successive population figures have been contested in Nigeria because of ______?
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60. Nigeria’s recognition of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola to lead that country was made under
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61. Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to
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62. A policy formulated to guide relations with other nations is called
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63. According to Karl Max, socialism developed as a consequence of the evils of ________
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64. Who re-organised the Nigeria’s four regions into twelve states in May 1967?
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65. During the struggle for Angolan independence Nigeria supported
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66. During the Civil War, the major power that expressed moral support for Biafra’s self-determination was
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67. What is the main source of funding for public corporations in Nigeria?
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68. Twelve States creation is a known achievement of the … regime
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69. The electoral system used in Nigeria is primarily based on __________
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70. The major factor that influenced the formulation of Nigerian foreign policy in the First Republic was
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71. Nigeria is a member of____________
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72. Who among the following was dismissed from the Action Group at the Jos Congress of February, 1962?
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73. A recurring principal objective of Nigerian foreign policy is
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74. During the cold war, Nigeria’s foreign policy was characterized by
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75. The Aburi Accord was a popular phrase during the administration of
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76. A major weakness of a one-party system is that it
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77. The membership of the Council of States in Nigeria is made up of
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78. The Nigerian/ Biafra civil war ended on
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79. The political subjugation and economic exploitation of a people is known as
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80. Military intervention in Nigeria arose from
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81. The Economic and Financials Crime Commission (EFCC) scope and nature of duty may not extend to_______
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82. Which of the following factors does not influence a country’s foreign policy?
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83. Public corporations in Nigeria are established through
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84. Which of the following countries operate a direct democracy?
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85. The dwindling and market falls in oil prices are prime indicators for Nigeria politico-economic consideration for________
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86. The responsibility of giving policy guidelines to the board of corporations rest with the
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87. ” From each according to his ability to each according to his needs” is the principle of
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88. Nigeria’s departure from pro-west policy during the Murtala Muhammed regime was as a result of
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89. The foreign policy thrust of the Babangida administration was
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90. On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?
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91. What is commonly referred to as the association of the government and the governed?
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92. Under the 1999 constitution of Nigeria, the power to create local governments is vested in the …..
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93. A major instrument designed to promote the workings of Nigerian federalism is
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94. Which of the following does not influence a country’s foreign policy?
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95. Which of the following electoral systems is ideal for a heterogeneous society?
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96. The following factors motivated the formation and growth of political parties in British West African territories except
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97. The Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) collapsed because of
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98. A major advantage of a country’s foreign policy is that, it __________
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99. The foreign policy of a country could be influenced by?
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100. A major problem affecting Local government in Nigeria today is
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