Question 1A key characteristic of the civil service isA.Merit system.B.Patriotism.C.Quota system.D.TransparencyObjective Show full explanation
Question 2A major cause of inefficiency in public corporations isA.inadequate patronage by members of the publicB.absence of an enabling Act or lawC.political interferenceD.competition from private firmsObjective Show full explanation
Question 3A major distinction between public corporations and private companies is thatA.Public corporations provide important servicesB.Public corporations are large organizationsC.Public corporations are financed and controlled by governmentD.Public corporations are not involved in production of tangible goodsObjective Show full explanation
Question 4A primary agency of political socialization is:A.the governmentB.the familyC.the mass mediaD.the SchoolObjective Show full explanation
Question 5A process that seeks to transfer ownership and control of public corporations to private individuals or organizations is calledA.IndigenizationB.CommercializationC.PrivatizationD.AcquisitionObjective Show full explanation
Question 6Adult male suffrage means thatA.All men who pay tax can vote.B.All adult males can vote.C.All men can vote.D.All adults can voteObjective Show full explanation
Question 7All of the following are obligations of citizens, exceptA.Obedience to laws.B.Voting.C.Giving alms to beggars.D.Payment of taxesObjective Show full explanation
Question 8An electoral district isA.A local government area.B.A ward.C.A polling booth.D.A constituencyObjective Show full explanation
Question 9Fascism was practiced in Italy under:A.Benito MasolliniB.Benito MubarakC.Benito MussoliniD.Benito MandelaObjective Show full explanation
Question 10Governmental powers are ............. in the US presidential systemA.absolutely separatedB.fusedC.absolutely fusedD.separatedObjective Show full explanation
Question 11In a democracy, franchise is limited byA.Age.B.Sex.C.Wealth.D.EducationObjective Show full explanation
Question 12In the civil service, anonymity means that civil servants mustA.Not receive the credit or blame for any good.B.Serve any government impartially.C.Avoid nepotism and favouritism.D.Be politically neutralObjective Show full explanation
Question 13In which of the following set of countries is a dominant two-party system operated.A.Nigeria and Ghana.B.The United States and the United Kingdom.C.France and Germany.D.India and ChinaObjective Show full explanation
Question 14One of the advantages of direct election is that:A.it is too expensive and difficult to conductB.illiterates vote intelligently for their leadersC.it makes representatives accountable to the electorsD.it offers an opportunity to the electorate to demand for moneyObjective Show full explanation
Question 15One of the following is not a feature of a modern stateA.Territorial landmassB.Population of PeopleC.Defined TerritoryD.SovereigntyObjective Show full explanation
Question 16One of the following is not a source of constitution?A.Customs and conventionsB.civil service regulationsC.historical documentsD.judicial precedentsObjective Show full explanation
Question 17One of the objectives of a multiparty system is toA.Eliminate corruption.B.Prevent rigging.C.Provide alternatives.D.Avoid ethnicityObjective Show full explanation
Question 18Political sovereignty lies with:A.Head of StateB.Head of GovernmentC.the ParliamentD.the electorateObjective Show full explanation
Question 19Public corporations are established principally toA.compete with private firmsB.Raise revenue for the governmentC.provide essential services for the publicD.Promote public accountabilityObjective Show full explanation
Question 20Public opinion helps a government toA.Monitor its socio-cultural policy.B.Monitor the economic situation in the country.C.Punish opposition to its policies.D.Develop the country in line with the people's aspirationsObjective Show full explanation
Question 21Roles that are expected to be performed by an individual in a country areA.Elections.B.Duties.C.Rights.D.ServicesObjective Show full explanation
Question 22Separation of powers denotes .............A.Separation of governmental powers but not separation of personsB.Separation of governmental powers and Separation of personsC.Separation of persons onlyD.Separation of powers of government onlyObjective Show full explanation
Question 23The assent of the President is required to convert a/an ........... to lawA.BillB.EdictC.ProclamationD.DecreeObjective Show full explanation
Question 24The branch of Government that sets agenda for other organs is known as:A.the bureaucracyB.the legislatureC.the executiveD.the mass mediaObjective Show full explanation
Question 25The capitalist economy is dictated by:A.Government economic blueprintB.Consumers' requirementsC.Diminishing returnsD.the forces of demand and supplyObjective Show full explanation