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1. What most clearly distinguishes a rigid constitution from a flexible one?
  1. It is enforced only by traditional rulers
  2. It requires a special procedure for amendment beyond ordinary law-making
  3. It contains no written provisions
  4. It cannot be interpreted by courts

Answer: B. It requires a special procedure for amendment beyond ordinary law-making

A rigid constitution requires a more demanding amendment process than an ordinary statute does.

2. Under a constitution that is supreme, what should happen when an ordinary law conflicts with the constitution?
  1. The executive may choose which rule to follow
  2. The conflicting law automatically amends the constitution
  3. The legislature must suspend the constitution
  4. A court may declare the conflicting law invalid to the extent of the inconsistency

Answer: D. A court may declare the conflicting law invalid to the extent of the inconsistency

Constitutional supremacy means that an inconsistent ordinary law cannot override the constitution.

3. Which feature is characteristic of a parliamentary system of government?
  1. The cabinet is collectively responsible to the legislature
  2. The president is always elected separately from the legislature
  3. The legislature cannot remove the head of government
  4. Ministers are prohibited from being members of the legislature

Answer: A. The cabinet is collectively responsible to the legislature

In a parliamentary system, the cabinet remains in office only while it retains the confidence of the legislature.

4. A federation is best identified by which arrangement?
  1. All public powers are exercised by a single central authority
  2. Independent states cooperate without a common constitution
  3. Powers are constitutionally divided between central and regional governments
  4. Local councils appoint the national cabinet

Answer: C. Powers are constitutionally divided between central and regional governments

Federalism constitutionally allocates governmental powers between at least two levels of government.

5. Under Nigeria's 1999 Constitution, as amended, which statement describes the National Assembly?
  1. It consists of a Senate and a Council of State
  2. It consists of the House of Representatives and the Federal Executive Council
  3. It consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives
  4. It consists of one chamber elected by state governors

Answer: C. It consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives

Nigeria's National Assembly is bicameral, comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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