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Which of the following best describes the role of mass media in shaping public opinion?

Mass media solely reflects the opinions of political leaders without influence on the public.

Mass media acts as a gatekeeper, determining which issues are highlighted and influencing how the public perceives them.

Mass media only serves to entertain the public and has no impact on political views.

Mass media is primarily a tool for government propaganda with no connection to public sentiment.

2 of 15

Where the constitution is supreme, unconstitutional acts of the executive and the legislature can be checked by the courts through

A. recall

B. judicial review

C. vote of no confidence

D. impeachment.

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Which of the following was a primary purpose of colonial administration in the 19th century?

To promote local democratic governance

To extract resources and wealth from the colonies

To establish independent legal systems in the colonies

To foster cultural exchange between colonizers and indigenous populations

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Which of the following best defines the primary focus of the study of government within the scope of political science?

The analysis of economic systems and their impact on society

The examination of individual behavior in social settings

The organization, authority, and functioning of political institutions and systems

The exploration of historical events and their influence on contemporary politics

5 of 15

A collegial executive is a government in which power is vested in a

A. president

B. monarch

C. commitee

D. parliament

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The first franchise in the history of the democratic process is

A. property franchise

B. universal franchise

C. male franchise

D. female franchise

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One of the reasons advanced for the overthrow of the Gowon Regime was its failure to

A. honour the promise to hand over power

B. promote some officers by the armed forces

C. try politicians in detention

D. create new states

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The head of the Nigerian judiciary is the

A. Solicitor-Genral of the Federation

B. President of the Court of Appeal

C. Chief Justice of the Federation

D. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice

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After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because

A. colonial rule became less oppressive

B. colonial rule was in disarray

C. the second world war boosted their morale

D. the second world war enhanced colonial rule.

10 of 15

Legislative control of public corporation in Nigeria is effected through

A. the dissolution of their management

B. the reorganization of their boards

C. acts of the National Assembly

D. bye-laws

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Which of the following best describes the role of mass media in shaping public opinion during political campaigns?

Mass media solely serves as a platform for political candidates to express their views.

Mass media has no significant impact on public opinion and is often disregarded by voters.

Mass media acts as a mediator that influences how information is presented, thus shaping public perceptions and opinions.

Mass media only provides entertainment and does not engage with political issues.

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Centralization of power is the basic feature of

A. federalism

B. a confederation

C. a presidential system

D. a unitary government

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Which of the following best describes the primary function of pressure groups in a democratic society?

To draft and enforce laws without public consultation

To represent specific interests and influence public policy

To serve as a political party alternative in elections

To provide financial support exclusively to government officials

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Nigeria formally became a federation in

A. 1960

B. 1963

C. 1914

D. 1946

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Which of the following factors is most likely to influence public opinion on a specific political issue?

The size of the population

The level of political education among citizens

The geographic location of individuals

The time of year the opinion is measured

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