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The WASSCE (May/June) is the West African Examinations Council's final exam for secondary school students. Each subject has an objective (multiple-choice) paper and a theory or essay paper.
Tap an answer to check it and see the explanation.
In Government, the ombudsman refers to
Answer: C. The ombudsman refers to an official who investigates citizens' complaints against public officers.
In Government, nationalism means
Answer: A. Nationalism: the desire of a people for self-rule.
What does NCC stand for?
Answer: B. NCC stands for the Nigerian Communications Commission.
Which organisation has its headquarters in The Hague?
Answer: C. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has its headquarters in The Hague.
Which feature is most associated with the Macpherson Constitution? It
Answer: A. The Macpherson Constitution gave the regions their own legislatures and executive councils.
Who succeeded Goodluck Jonathan as Nigeria's head of state?
Answer: C. Muhammadu Buhari succeeded Goodluck Jonathan.
A referendum is
Answer: A. In a referendum, voters decide an issue directly.
Nigeria's National Assembly is made up of the Senate and the
Answer: B. The National Assembly has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
In Nigeria, the ombudsman role is performed by the
Answer: B. The Public Complaints Commission investigates complaints against officials.
The highest court in Nigeria is the
Answer: C. The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal.
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| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Forms of government | 60 |
| Basic concepts | 49 |
| Nigerian institutions | 44 |
| International organisations | 40 |
| Constitutional development | 21 |
| Nigerian government | 17 |