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1. Which principle has traditionally guided Nigeria's foreign policy since independence?
  1. African unity and the liberation of African peoples
  2. Permanent membership of every military alliance
  3. Political isolation from neighbouring states
  4. The rejection of all multilateral diplomacy

Answer: A. African unity and the liberation of African peoples

Nigeria has consistently supported African unity, anti-colonial liberation and cooperation among African states.

2. The United Nations Security Council is primarily responsible for maintaining
  1. international trade tariffs
  2. international peace and security
  3. global public health standards
  4. the administration of national elections

Answer: B. international peace and security

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

3. A major purpose of the Economic Community of West African States is to promote
  1. a single political party across West Africa
  2. the abolition of all national governments
  3. economic integration among member states
  4. the transfer of the United Nations headquarters to Africa

Answer: C. economic integration among member states

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

4. Under Nigeria's 1999 Constitution, a treaty generally has force as domestic law only when it has been
  1. announced by a state governor
  2. approved by the Commonwealth Secretariat
  3. signed by the Chief Justice alone
  4. enacted into law by the National Assembly

Answer: D. enacted into law by the National Assembly

Section 12 provides that a treaty has the force of law in Nigeria only when enacted by the National Assembly.

5. Which description best characterizes the Commonwealth of Nations?
  1. A voluntary association of independent states
  2. A federal government controlling its member states
  3. A military alliance requiring a common army
  4. A United Nations agency for colonial administration

Answer: A. A voluntary association of independent states

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of sovereign states that cooperate on shared concerns.

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