8 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
The head of the Judiciary in Nigeria at the state level is known as
Answer: B (the Chief Judge)
Each state judiciary is headed by a Chief Judge.
Which of the arms of government performs oversight function in Nigeria?
Answer: A (the Legislature)
The legislature oversees the executive through committees, investigations and control of funds.
Power of appropriation is exercised in Nigeria by
Answer: C (the Legislature)
Only the legislature can approve (appropriate) public spending through the budget.
The authority which is based on the passion of rare personal qualities, is known as
Answer: B (charismatic authority)
Charismatic authority comes from a leader's exceptional personal qualities (Max Weber).
Which of the following may occur if a government lacks legitimacy?
Answer: B (Political instability)
A government the people do not accept faces resistance and unrest, that is, instability.
Political sovereignty can be located in
Answer: C (the electorate)
Political sovereignty lies with the electorate, who decide who governs.
The use of physical power to obtain compliance is known as
Answer: D (coercion)
Coercion means using force or threat of force to make people comply.
Democracy was first practiced by the
Answer: A (Greeks)
Democracy began in ancient Greek city-states, especially Athens.