Government Test For (NIGERIA) W.A.S.S.C.E & N.E.C.O Candidates (40 Questions) Trials

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1. Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule in which year?

A) 1950 B) 1956 C) 1960 D) 1963

2. The current Constitution of Nigeria was adopted in:

A) 1960 B) 1979 C) 1992 D) 1999

3. Which branch of government in Nigeria is responsible for making laws?

A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative

4. How many tiers of government exist in Nigeria's federal system?

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

5. The President of Nigeria is elected for a term of how many years?

A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6

6. Nigeria's political system can be described as a:

A) Monarchy B) Parliamentary republic C) Federal republic D) Communist regime

7. The ruling party in Nigeria as of 2023 is the:

A) People's Democratic Party (PDP) B) All Progressives Congress (APC) C) Labour Party (LP) D) Social Democratic Party (SDP)

8. The ideology of federalism emphasizes:

A) Centralized power in the national government B) Strong emphasis on individual rights C) Division of power between central and regional governments D) Government control over all aspects of the economy

9. The Constitution of Nigeria provides for how many tiers of government?

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

10. In Nigeria's political system, the President is both the head of state and the:

A) Head of the Judiciary B) Head of the Legislature C) Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces D) Chief Justice

11. Which institution is responsible for ensuring transparency and accountability in Nigeria?

A) National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) B) Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) C) Nigerian Police Force (NPF) D) Nigerian Customs Service (NCS)

12. The administrative divisions of Nigeria are known as:

A) States B) Counties C) Provinces D) Regions

13. What is the primary role of local government authorities in Nigeria?

A) Enacting national laws B) Implementing national policies C) Conducting foreign affairs D) Regulating trade

14. The traditional council that advises the President in Nigeria is known as the:

A) Council of Elders B) National Assembly C) Cabinet D) Chieftaincy House

15. The National Assembly in Nigeria consists of two chambers: the Senate and the:

A) House of Chiefs B) House of Representatives C) House of Governors D) House of Lords

16. Which regional economic community is Nigeria a member of in West Africa?

A) African Union (AU) B) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) C) East African Community (EAC) D) Southern African Development Community (SADC)

17. The Ministry responsible for foreign affairs in Nigeria is known as the Ministry of:

A) National Security B) Foreign Affairs C) Defense D) Interior

18. Nigeria's foreign policy is based on the principles of:

A) Isolationism B) Non-alignment C) Imperialism D) Colonization

19. Which international organization provided mediation and support during Nigeria's transition to democracy in the 1990s?

A) United Nations (UN) B) African Union (AU) C) European Union (EU) D) Commonwealth of Nations

20. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria is responsible for:

A) Enforcing international treaties B) Investigating and prosecuting financial crimes C) Conducting foreign affairs D) Regulating trade

21. The Fundamental Rights and Freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution of Nigeria are considered:

A) Optional rights B) Conditional rights C) Inalienable rights D) Privileges

22. Which institution is responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption cases in Nigeria?

A) Nigeria Police Force (NPF) B) Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) C) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) D) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

23. The right to vote and participate in the political process is known as:

A) Freedom of religion B) Freedom of speech C) Right to suffrage D) Right to property

24. The Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Nigeria is responsible for:

A) Enforcing national laws B) Investigating human rights abuses C) Managing the country's finances D) Enforcing international treaties

25. Which government agency in Nigeria is responsible for ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order?

A) National Intelligence Agency (NIA) B) Nigeria Police Force (NPF) C) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) D) Nigerian Customs Service (NCS)

26. Nigeria's Second Republic came into existence after the adoption of the Constitution in which year?

A) 1963 B) 1979 C) 1983 D) 1999

27. In Nigeria's political system, the term "multi-party democracy" refers to:

A) A political system with one dominant party B) A political system with multiple competitive parties C) A political system with no political parties D) A political system with a single party controlling all aspects of governance

28. The ideology of democracy emphasizes:

A) Equal distribution of wealth and resources B) Government control over all aspects of the economy C) Strong centralization of power D) Popular participation and representation

29. The National Assembly of Nigeria consists of how many members in total?

A) 150 B) 200 C) 360 D) 500

30. Which of the following is a function of the Judiciary in Nigeria?

A) Making laws B) Enforcing laws C) Representing citizens D) Implementing foreign policies

31. The Ministry responsible for defense and security in Nigeria is known as the Ministry of:

A) National Security B) Defense C) Foreign Affairs D) Interior

32. Which government agency in Nigeria is responsible for regulating trade and customs matters?

A) Nigeria Police Force (NPF) B) Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) C) Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) D) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

33. The administrative divisions of Nigeria are known as:

A) States B) Counties C) Provinces D) Regions

34. What is the primary role of local government authorities in Nigeria?

A) Enacting national laws B) Implementing national policies C) Conducting foreign affairs D) Regulating trade

35. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in Nigeria to promote:

A) National unity and integration B) Military service C) Foreign affairs D) Religious diversity

36. Which regional economic community is Nigeria a founding member of in West Africa?

A) African Union (AU) B) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) C) East African Community (EAC) D) Southern African Development Community (SADC)

37. The Ministry responsible for foreign affairs in Nigeria is known as the Ministry of:

A) National Security B) Foreign Affairs C) Defense D) Interior

38. Nigeria's foreign policy is based on the principles of:

A) Isolationism B) Non-alignment C) Imperialism D) Colonization

39. Which international organization provided mediation and support during Nigeria's transition from military rule to democracy in the 1990s?

A) United Nations (UN) B) African Union (AU) C) European Union (EU) D) Commonwealth of Nations

40. The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) is responsible for:

A) Enforcing international treaties B) Investigating and prosecuting financial crimes C) Regulating trade and customs matters D) Ensuring border control and immigration management