GCE Government 2023
Past Questions

A state is distinguished from other human associations primarily by its possession of

Internal sovereignty is BEST described as the

In which of the following situations is a government most likely to lose its legitimacy?

The term 'nation' as used in political science refers to

One major advantage of a federal system of government over a unitary system is that it

Under a proportional representation electoral system, a party that wins 30% of the total votes in a 200-seat legislature would be entitled to how many seats?

Which of the following best distinguishes a cadre party from a mass party?

The technique used by pressure groups whereby they cultivate close personal relationships with legislators and government officials to influence policy is known as

The policy of Indirect Rule in British West Africa was most successfully applied in which of the following territories?

The Republican Constitution of 1963 differed from the Independence Constitution of 1960 mainly in that it

Which military officer first seized power in Nigeria through a coup d'état on 15 January 1966?

During which military regime was the Nigerian capital officially moved from Lagos to Abuja?

One major argument against the practice of federalism in Nigeria is that it

The sharing of revenue among the three tiers of government in Nigeria is primarily handled by the

(a) Distinguish between Unitary Government and Federal Government. (4 marks) (b) Identify and explain FOUR forms of government other than Federal and Unitary systems. (8 marks) (c) State TWO reasons w…

(a) Explain the concept of 'Checks and Balances' as it applies to the arms of government. (4 marks) (b) With specific examples, describe how EACH arm of government checks the powers of the other two a…

(a) Identify THREE features of the pre-colonial Yoruba political system. (6 marks) (b) Explain how the Oyo Mesi served as a check on the powers of the Alaafin in the Oyo Empire. (9 marks)

(a) Distinguish between 'Assimilation' and 'Association' as policies of French colonial administration in West Africa. (6 marks) (b) Explain FIVE ways in which French colonial administration in West A…