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1. In a federal system, which arrangement best protects the constitutional position of both national and regional governments?
  1. The national government may abolish regional governments at any time
  2. Regional governments receive all their powers from executive orders
  3. The constitution assigns powers to each level of government
  4. All legislative powers belong exclusively to regional governments

Answer: C. The constitution assigns powers to each level of government

A federal constitution divides and protects governmental powers among at least two levels of government.

2. What is the main effect of constitutional supremacy in a democratic state?
  1. Any law inconsistent with the constitution may be declared invalid
  2. The executive may suspend the constitution whenever it chooses
  3. Customary rules always take precedence over written laws
  4. The legislature is exempt from constitutional limits

Answer: A. Any law inconsistent with the constitution may be declared invalid

Constitutional supremacy requires public institutions and laws to conform to the constitution.

3. If a valid federal law conflicts with a state law on a matter in Nigeria's Concurrent Legislative List, what is the usual constitutional result?
  1. The state law automatically repeals the federal law
  2. Both laws cease to operate throughout the country
  3. The conflict is decided by the local government council
  4. The federal law prevails to the extent of the inconsistency

Answer: D. The federal law prevails to the extent of the inconsistency

Under Nigeria's constitution, a state law on a concurrent matter is void to the extent that it conflicts with a valid federal law.

4. What does it mean to describe Nigeria's National Assembly as bicameral?
  1. It is appointed by two different presidents
  2. It consists of two legislative chambers
  3. It meets only twice in each parliamentary term
  4. It shares its law-making role with two courts

Answer: B. It consists of two legislative chambers

Nigeria's National Assembly has two chambers, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

5. Which safeguard most directly helps judges decide cases without pressure from elected officials?
  1. Allowing ministers to reverse court judgments
  2. Protecting judicial tenure and independence
  3. Requiring judges to campaign for office
  4. Making courts subordinate to political parties

Answer: B. Protecting judicial tenure and independence

Secure tenure and institutional independence reduce the risk of political interference in judicial decisions.

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