government

The major aim of colonial rule in Nigeria was to?

A. spread Christianity B. stop slave trade and slavery C. satisfy European curiosity about Africa D. stop inter-ethnic wars E.…

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Which of the following characteristics was absent in the pre-colonial administration of the Igbos?

A. hierarchical and centralized administration B. religious and spiritual symbols C. consultations D. checks and balances E. mixture of spiritual…

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The Waziri in the traditional Hausa/Fulani Kingdom performed the function of the?

A. Monarch B. Executive President C. Ceremonial Monarch D. Prime Minister E. Governor General Correct Answer: Option D - Prime…

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The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria gave-birth to a?

A. five -tier local government system B. four-tier local government system C. three-tier local government system D. two-tier local government…

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The total number of local government areas in Nigeria in 1989 was?

A. 303 B. 300 C. 403 D. 449 E. 400 Correct Answer: Option D - 449

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The major reason why government sets up Public Corporations is?

A. make profit B. provide employment for defeated politicians C. provide utility services to the public at minimal costs D.…

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Before the Civil Service reforms of 1988, the most prestigious and highest paid grade in the Nigeria Civil Service was the?

A. clerical and manipulative class B. administrative class C. executive class D. messenger class E. secretarial class Correct Answer: Option…

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Which of the following is not the responsibility of an Electoral Commission?

A. creation of constituencies B. registration of voters C. nomination of candidates D. registration of political parties E. provision of…

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Another name for the first past the post system of voting is the?

A. second ballot system B. alternative voting method C. simple majority method D. single transferable voting system E. multi-member voting…

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Which of the following statement is correct about proportional representation? It

A. makes the assembly representative of all citizens B. is simple to operate C. preserves the two-party system D. gives…

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