Advanced Government Mock | STUDY-WITH-MUBARAK

01. Which of the following constitutional provisions limits the sovereignty of Parliament?

A. Judicial Review B. Parliamentary Immunity C. Collective Responsibility D. Rule of Law

02. The main essence of the "Aburi Accord" was to introduce:

A. A Unitary Government B. A Confederal structure for Nigeria C. Military Diarchy D. One-party system

03. A major feature of the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 was:

A. Introduction of the elective principle B. Creation of a true Federal structure C. Removal of the Governor General D. Abolition of regionalism

04. Delegated Legislation is often criticized because it:

A. Makes lawmaking too slow B. Encroaches on the powers of the Legislature C. Promotes judicial independence D. Reduces executive power

05. In the pre-colonial Oyo Empire, the Bashorun acted as:

A. The Chief Priest B. Prime Minister and Head of Oyomesi C. The Army General D. Tax Collector

06. The principle of "Non-Alignment" in foreign policy means:

A. Isolation from world affairs B. Avoiding military alliances with superpowers C. Refusal to join the UN D. Total support for colonization

07. The 1979 Constitution introduced the Presidential system to:

A. Facilitate quick decision making B. Promote regional rivalry C. Eliminate the role of traditional rulers D. Weaken the Judiciary

08. Which body was created by the 1976 reforms to standardize local government?

A. National Council of States B. Local Government Service Commission C. FEDECO D. Civil Service Union

09. Sovereignty in a democracy resides in the:

A. Armed Forces B. Electorate C. Executive Council D. Traditional Rulers

10. The "Merit System" in Civil Service is designed to ensure:

A. Political patronage B. Neutrality and Efficiency C. High taxation D. Military control

11. The 1922 Clifford Constitution was criticized primarily for:

A. Not including the North in the Legislative Council B. Abolishing the elective principle C. Granting full independence D. Creating the Senate

12. What is the primary function of the "Whips" in a Parliament?

A. To discipline erring citizens B. To ensure party discipline and attendance C. To interpret the law D. To command the Army

13. A constitution that is easy to amend is described as:

A. Rigid B. Flexible C. Unitary D. Unwritten

14. The "Clifford Constitution" introduced the elective principle for:

A. All Nigerians B. Lagos and Calabar only C. Northern Nigeria D. Traditional Rulers

15. Separation of Powers is intended to prevent:

A. Democracy B. Dictatorship/Tyranny C. Federalism D. Voting

16. Judicial Independence can be protected through:

A. Appointment by the President alone B. Security of tenure for judges C. Low salaries D. Frequent elections for judges

17. Public Corporations are financed primarily through:

A. Private donations B. Government grants and taxpayers C. Foreign aid D. Charity

18. Which organ has the power to "impeach" the President?

A. The Judiciary B. The Legislature C. The Cabinet D. The Electorate

19. Macpherson Constitution was famous for being:

A. Totally imposed by Britain B. Highly consultative with Nigerians C. Military-led D. Secretive

20. "Rule of Law" as popularized by A.V. Dicey includes:

A. Supremacy of the individual B. Equality before the law C. Divine right of kings D. Absolute executive power