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1. Under Nigeria's federal system, which body is primarily responsible for distributing revenue accruing to the Federation Account among the tiers of government?
  1. The National Judicial Council
  2. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission
  3. The Federal Civil Service Commission
  4. The National Population Commission

Answer: B. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission recommends an equitable formula for sharing Federation Account revenue.

2. Which feature of the public service enables it to continue functioning when elected governments change?
  1. Collective responsibility
  2. Political partisanship
  3. Permanence
  4. Legislative supremacy

Answer: C. Permanence

The permanence of the public service allows career officials to remain in office across changes of government.

3. Which responsibility is most directly associated with a local government council in Nigeria?
  1. Conducting foreign relations
  2. Issuing national currency
  3. Commanding the armed forces
  4. Maintaining local markets and motor parks

Answer: D. Maintaining local markets and motor parks

Local councils commonly manage community services such as markets and motor parks.

4. The description of Africa as the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy means that Nigeria gives priority to
  1. African affairs and the welfare of African peoples
  2. membership of European political unions
  3. ending all relations with neighbouring states
  4. the interests of one political party abroad

Answer: A. African affairs and the welfare of African peoples

The centrepiece principle gives special attention to Africa in Nigeria's external relations.

5. Which policy is a major objective of the Economic Community of West African States?
  1. Creating a single worldwide military command
  2. Promoting regional economic integration and cooperation
  3. Replacing the United Nations in global affairs
  4. Abolishing all national governments in West Africa

Answer: B. Promoting regional economic integration and cooperation

ECOWAS seeks to foster economic integration and cooperation among West African states.

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