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1. Which principle has traditionally been described as the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy?
  1. Permanent membership of every military alliance
  2. Withdrawal from African diplomacy
  3. Giving priority to African affairs
  4. Control of the foreign policies of neighbouring states

Answer: C. Giving priority to African affairs

Nigeria has traditionally treated Africa as the centrepiece of its foreign policy.

2. The main purpose of the Economic Community of West African States is to promote
  1. economic cooperation and integration among West African states
  2. a single political party throughout Africa
  3. the replacement of national governments by the United Nations
  4. the dissolution of all national armed forces

Answer: A. economic cooperation and integration among West African states

ECOWAS was established to foster regional economic cooperation and integration in West Africa.

3. Which body is the highest decision-making organ of the African Union?
  1. The Pan-African Parliament
  2. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights
  3. The African Union Commission
  4. The Assembly of Heads of State and Government

Answer: D. The Assembly of Heads of State and Government

The Assembly of Heads of State and Government is the AU's supreme policy and decision-making organ.

4. Under the United Nations Charter, primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security rests with the
  1. Economic and Social Council
  2. Security Council
  3. International Court of Justice
  4. Secretariat

Answer: B. Security Council

The UN Charter gives the Security Council primary responsibility for international peace and security.

5. Membership of the Commonwealth is best described as membership in a
  1. voluntary association of independent states
  2. world government with authority over national parliaments
  3. military alliance requiring a common army
  4. customs union whose members must share one currency

Answer: A. voluntary association of independent states

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of independent countries, many of which share historical links with Britain.

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