NECO SSCE - Government - 2001

Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 originated from

One major problem that threatens Nigeria as a federation is over the adoption of an acceptable formula for

In a real mass party the highest policy making body in the party organizational hierarchy is the

What is NOT a function of the civil service?

The existence of delegated legislation

Constitutionalism emphasizes that those who govern the state should do so according to

Which type of democracy is Nigeria operating as a democratic state?

The headquarters of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)is in

Which of the following is permanent in international politics?

The charier of the United Nations Organization (U.N.O.) was signed by ?fifty nations at

The imperial order-in-council which came into force on January 1, 1947, was generally referred to as the

Who was NOT a victim of the January 15, 1966 coup in Nigeria?

The Head of state or ceremonial president under the 1963 republican constitution was elected through

One of the main features of the February 1976 Local Government Reform in Nigeria was the

How many delegates from Nigeria and Cameroon attended the London Constitutional Conference of 1953?

The French federated their West African colonized territories with headquarters at

Who was the electoral chairman who conducted the 1983 election?

The official termination of each session of a House of Assembly is known as

Power can be defined as the

Decentralization has the following as merits EXCEPT that it

Public opinion is the sum total of views and feelings of citizens on matters relating to

The 1993 general election had been judged as the best in Nigeria, yet it was inconclusive because

A multi-member constituency is used to facilitate the operation of

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

What is referred to as the fourth estate of the realm?

Which ideology emphasizes a classless society?

What did NOT give birth to the development of nationalism in Nigeria?

Primus inter pares’ is a term usually used to qualify the

An instrument for exercise of power for controlling, administering and managing the affairs of people based on laws is the

A zero party election occurs when

Which part of Nigeria was declared an extension of Britain in 1861?

What is NOT a feature of a unitary system?

The Public Service Commission deals with the

One remarkable achievement of Lord Lugard’s regime as Governor was the

Sovereignty is known for the following apparent characteristics EXCEPT

Which is NOT a type of citizenship?

Direct democracy succeeded in Athens because

The knowledge and belief which individuals possess about the political system is known as ....... Orientation.

Which type of government is hereditary?

Nigeria started to operate on a real federal structure with the introduction of the

True oozy that is responsible for the control of the senior personnel’s of local government in terms of appointment, transfer, promotion and termination is the

A Pressure group operates peacefully through

A constitution that is very flexible is _____ constitution

What is NOT a fundamental human right?

Nigeria started to operate on a real federal structure with the introduction of the

The Nigerian/Biafra civil war ended on

‘Jamiyyar Mutanen Avewa', which is a cultural organization, metamorphosed into a political party called

The power of the president to assent to bills is derived from the principle of

Which organ of government is responsible for the formulation and implementation of laws and policies?

The amalgamation of the colony of Lagos and the southern protectorate took place in