Part II Mock Test — Political Development in Nigeria

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Akwa-Ibom and Katsina states were both created on the 23rd of September, 1987.

Explanation: The General Purpose Committee of the local government is the cabinet of the local government. It helps the chairman in coordinating policy and administrative matters.

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Unity in diversity is a phrase that signifies unity among people with diverse cultural, and religious beliefs, social status, and other demographic differences.

One of the advantages of Federal System of Government is Unity in diversity. The different ethnic groups that make up the federation would retain their culture and identity and still enjoy the unity of a Federation.

Explanation

The 1976 local government reform made the local government the third tier of government and prevented traditional rulers from practising politics by setting up a separate council of chiefs with an essential advisory role. The reform harmonised the condition of service of local government personnel with the personnel of the state and federal governments. The 1976 reform established a uniform system of local government as regards their functions, structure and financing nationwide, the local government was made the third tier of the government of the federation, the 1976 reform created large-sized local government areas nationwide.

Explanation: One important matter on which the Council of State advises the President is the declaration of national emergencies. The Council of State is an advisory body made up of top public office holders and is consulted on sensitive national issues affecting the peace, order, and stability of the country.

Explanation: A major consequence of colonialism on Nigeria was economic dependence. Colonial rule restructured the economy to serve the needs of the colonial power, making Nigeria dependent on the export of raw materials and on imported manufactured goods. This weakened indigenous economic development and created lasting dependence on external economies.

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The Oba was the paramount ruler.

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In Southern Nigeria, the structure of Local Government councils showed the Eastern region with a two-tier system of local government, the Mid-Western and Western regions with three-tier systems and Lagos with a One-tier system. So, the 1976 reforms of Local Government changed the multiple variations of systems of Local Government councils to a single-tier all-purpose Local Government. All the Local Governments were made to implement the three-tier system of Government after the Central and State Governments. 

Explanation: The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed mainly because of a split in its leadership following disagreement over the choice of a candidate to fill a vacant seat in the Legislative Council after the resignation of Dr. Kofo Abayomi. The dispute divided the leadership and weakened the movement, leading to the breakup of the party.

Explanation: In the traditional Igbo political system, decision making was largely influenced by age. Elders and age grades played important roles in discussions and communal decisions, since age was associated with experience, wisdom, and social responsibility in the decentralized Igbo society.

Explanation: A major objective of the Public Complaints Commission is to address the grievances of individuals and groups. It investigates complaints against public authorities and institutions.

Explanation: A public corporation is managed by a board of directors. The board is responsible for policy direction and general supervision of the corporation’s affairs.

Explanation: The Provisional Ruling Council was the highest ruling body during the regime of General Sani Abacha. It functioned as the supreme military decision-making organ under his government.

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The National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) was established by the Military in 1973 mainly to bring about National Integration.

Explanation: At the inception of Nigeria's Fourth Republic, the three registered political parties were PDP, AD, and APP. These were the main parties in the 1999 transition.

Explanation: Local Government elections are held in the wards with ballot boxes and electoral officers. However, constituency is the odd one out of all the options because it is the division of a country into electoral districts for the purposes of a balanced representation of the interests and opinions of the people of an area.

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In the Hausa/Fulani Pre-colonial political system, Sarkin Ruwa was the river fishing official.

Explanation: In the Oyo Empire, the Are-Ona Kakanfo was the military commander and a very powerful title holder. He was required to live outside the capital so that his military strength and influence would not become a direct threat to the Alaafin. This arrangement helped prevent him from using his position to overthrow the king.

Explanation: Nigeria, via the elective principle granted by the 1922 Clifford constitution, Africans were first elected into the legislative council.

Explanation: The Nigeria Police is an agency of the executive arm of government. It is responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the law under executive authority.

Explanation: Oba Ovonramwen resisted British colonial rule and was deported to Calabar after the Benin Expedition of 1897. His removal marked the collapse of the old Benin Kingdom’s independence.

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In the Military regime, the legislative and executive arms of government are fused. The highest body in a military rule issues decrees as well as policy-making. 

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The Second Republic (1979-83) presidential system of government favoured a multi-party system. The Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) had to register five political parties for the election. The five of them were; The National Party of Nigeria (NPN), The Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), The Nigeria People's Party(NPP), The Great Nigeria People's Party (GNPP) and the People's Redemption Party (PRP).

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The strike began after the British colonial acting governor refused to give in by increasing 50%  wages of skilled Africans in the government railway service to meet the increased cost of living and a minimum of 60 cents daily for unskilled and temporary employed Africans in the employ of the railway.

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Deregulation allows market forces to control the industry because economic decisions are determined by market forces.

Explanation: The Second World War was a major external factor that promoted nationalism in Nigeria. Africans who participated in the war returned with broader political awareness and stronger demands for self-government.

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Olayinka Herbert Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay who was born on the 14th of November,1864 and died on the 7th of May,1946 was a Nigerian Nationalist, Politician, Surveyor, Engineer, Architect, Journalist and Musician. He is regarded as the founder and Father of Nigerian Nationalism.

Explanation

Healthy Competition makes way for the injection of innovations,new Ideas into most of the industries of an Economy.

Explanation: Rates are one of the legal sources of local government revenue. It refers to payment made for a specific service rendered by a local government to the public e.g. Marriage Registration, Birth Registration, Death Registration, Motor parks rate or market rates etc.

Explanation: Political authority was vested in the Emir, in the Hausa-Fulani political system; the Emir had absolute power, even though he had a body of advisers, he could ignore their advice. 

Explanation: Indirect rule encouraged the rise of nationalism because many educated Africans were excluded from governance and became more determined to oppose colonial rule.

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The Oha-na-eze is the highest democratic institution in the Igbo traditional system.

Explanation: Alkali is an Islamic scholar who settled cases based on Islamic injunctions / Sharia Law.

Explanation: A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is its lack of executive power to enforce decisions. It can investigate complaints and make recommendations, but it cannot compel compliance in the way a court can.

Explanation: Immigration and naturalization are on the legislative list in Nigeria. This means they are matters on which the federal legislature makes laws, and they fall within the exclusive law-making authority of the central government.

Explanation: Ghana is widely regarded as the country that championed decolonization in Africa. Its early independence under Kwame Nkrumah inspired nationalist struggles across the continent.

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Privatization is the transfer of government ownership rights of a public enterprise to private investors. A demerit of privatization is that it fuels inflation and can lead to loss of jobs and reduction in employment level.

Explanation: The main purpose of establishing public enterprises in Nigeria is to provide essential services. These services are often too important to be left entirely to private profit-making organizations.

Explanation: The Tiv political system was largely not influenced by Islamic culture; it was based on lineage organisation and councils of elders.

Explanation: One major problem associated with Nigerian federalism is ethnic conflict. Rivalries among groups have often generated mistrust, competition, and tension within the federation.