GOVERNMENT COMPETITION MOCK QUIZ PART 1 (17/11/22)

GRADE 12: 10 MINUTES

1. A structure of government in which power is shared between the center and units is A. Confederation B.
Oligarchy C. Unitary D. Federal

2. In Nigeria the foundations of federalism were laid by the A. Macpherson's constitution B. Lyttleton constitution
C. Clifford constitution D. Richard's constitution

3. A major factor that necessitated the adoption of federalism in Nigeria was the A. Intention of creating states B.
Diversity of culture and language C. Abundance of natural resources D. Low level of literacy

4. In Nigeria, items in the exclusive list are under the A. Regional government B. Central government C. Local
government D. State government

5. A military intervention into the politics of a state involves A. An overthrow of a legitimate government by
pressure groups B. The seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forces C. Violent
overthrow of a democratic government by the police D. the legitimate seizure of power by the police and
civilians

6. Elective principle was first introduced in Nigeria by the A. Clifford Constitution B. Richard's constitution C.
Macpherson's constitution D. Lyttleton's constitution

7. The Northern People's Congress was established in A. 1944 B. 1978 C. 1977 D. 1951

8. The officer responsible for announcing the result of an election is known as A. presiding officer B. returning
officer C. electoral officer D. ballot officer

9. The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the ills of A. slavery B. colonialism C. imperialism
D. independence

10. Which of the following nationalist was the founder of Nigeria's first political party? A. Sir Ahmadu Bello B. Dr.
Nnamdi Azikiwe C. Sir Herbert Macaulay D Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

11. Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural imbalance in
the federation? A. creation of states B. increase in revenue allocation C. formation of political parties D
appointment of ministers

12. Which of the following was the last pre-colonial constitution in Nigeria A. Macpherson B. Lyttleton C. Richard
D. Clifford?

13. The Lagos Youth Movement (LYM) metamorphosed in to A. Nigerian Youth Movement B. National Youth
Movement C. Nigerian Youthful Movement D. National Youthful Movement

14. The first leader and president of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroon (NCNC) was A. Sir Herbert
Macaulay B. Sir Ernest Ikoli C. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe D. Chief Obafemi Awolowo

15. The leader of the Northern People's Congress was A. Sir Ahmadu Bello B. Sir Tafawa Balewa C. Mallam
Aminu Kano D. Alhaji Ibrahim Waziri
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16. The two political parties in the third republic were A. NRC and NPP B. PDP and APC C. NRC and SDP D.
SDP and NCNC
17. The absence of government in a state may create A. a classless society B. anarchy C. gerontocracy D.
meritocracy

18. Which of the following is not a feature of a state? A. Sovereignty B. Government C. Mass Media D.
Territory

19. Government as an academic field of study is best defined as the study of the A. functions of government B.
various disciplines of government C. implementation of the laws of a state D. relationship between ethnic
groups in a state

20. As an academic field of study, the study of government does not include A. political economy B.
comparative politics C. public administration D. ecological interaction

21. Government as an institution of state is defined as a body which A. conducts elections for the nation B.
makes enforces and interprets laws for the state C. hires and trains political leaders D. makes and interprets
laws

22. The primary function of a state is to A. maintain law and order B. provide transport services C. engage in
campaigns and rallies D. imprison criminals

23. Power is transformed into legal authority through A. Force B. Prayers C. Influence D. Legitimacy

24. The study of government in school is important because the student can A. be assisted by political leaders B.
learn about their rights C. qualify for elections D. be nominated for a trip abroad

25. The definitions of Government is categorized into A. 3 B. 2 C. 5 D 4

26. Government is distinguished from the state because it A. can be changed periodically B. does not operate in
any defined territory C. is a loosely structure D. forces its will on the people of the state

27. A government is legitimate if it A. it comes to power through a coup d’état B. is not responsive C. provides
social services to the people D. has the mandate of the people to rule

28. Government as a process or art of governing means A. voting at general elections B. orders of the judiciary
and police C. activities of political leaders and pressure group D. activities for making and enforcing laws in
a state

29. Government refers to all the following, except A. an institution of state B. the process of ruling a political
community C. the exercise of power and authority D. the act of civil disobedience

30. Local governments are created to A. give more power to traditional rulers B. bring government closer to the
people C. make the people obey more of local laws D. take over the functions of the central government