OAU Government 2020/2021 - Model Past Questions

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Under the emirate system, legislative functions were performed by the

A.Khadi
B.Ulama
C.Hakimi
D.Emir

The formation of confederations is based primarily on

A.hegemonic considerations
B.historical reasons
C.security considerations
D.geographical factors

Which of the following is the main function of the civil service?

A.Implementing government policies
B.Allocating resources to the federating units
C.Supporting the party in power
D.Mobilizing grassroot support for government

The Igbo political system was based on

A.age grades
B.Umunna
C.family ties
D.Umuada

The declaration of election results is the exclusive duty of

A.political party chairmen
B.electoral commissions
C.chief justices
D.election petition tribunals

Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?

A.Bashorun
B.Oyomesi
C.Aremo
D.Alaafin

Individual as opposed to collective responsibility is a basic feature of the

A.presidential system of government
B.socialist system of government
C.monarchical system of government
D.parliamentary system of government

The term, comprador bourgeoisie has been used by scholars to describe

A.foreign businessmen in Nigeria
B.foreign diplomats working in Nigeria
C.Nigeria businessmen who represented foreign interest
D.Nigerian contractors to foreign government

The Babangida Administration's Transition to Civil Ruler Programme officially started in

A.1992
B.1990
C.1987
D.1985