Question 1

Which of the following is true about direct democracy?

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Citizens vote directly on issues

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Citizens elect representatives

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None of the above

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It is only used in modern nations

Question 2

In a representative democracy, decisions are made by:

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Elected representatives

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A single leader

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Appointed officials

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Citizens

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage of direct democracy?

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All citizens have a direct say in decision-making

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Representatives act on behalf of the people

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Efficient in large societies

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It is the most common form of democracy

Question 4

In representative democracy, representatives are elected through __________.

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Voting

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Appointment

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Inheritance

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None of the above

Question 5

Which form of democracy is most commonly used in large modern societies?

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Representative democracy

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None of the above

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Direct democracy

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Constitutional democracy

Question 6

Direct democracy is less practical in large countries because:

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It takes too long to make decisions

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Citizens are not interested in voting

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Only wealthy citizens can vote

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Representatives can make decisions faster

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a type of democracy?

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Totalitarian democracy

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None of the above

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Representative democracy

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Direct democracy

Question 8

A key disadvantage of representative democracy is:

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There can be a disconnect between representatives and the people

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The people have too much power

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It is inefficient in decision-making

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None of the above

Question 9

What is the main characteristic of representative democracy?

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People elect representatives to make decisions

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A single leader makes all decisions

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People vote on all laws directly

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Citizens have no role in decision-making

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of direct democracy?

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A referendum where citizens vote on a policy

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The appointment of a prime minister

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The formation of political parties

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The election of members of parliament

Question 11

Which of the following is a principle of the rule of law?

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Supremacy of law

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Corruption

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Inequality before the law

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Favoritism

Question 12

The rule of law applies to:

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All citizens, including leaders

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Only government officials

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Only the judicial system

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Only the president

Question 13

The rule of law helps to prevent:

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Arbitrary rule

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Freedom of speech

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Public protests

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Inequality

Question 14

Which of these is a limitation of the rule of law?

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Political interference

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Equality

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Fair trials

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Transparency

Question 15

The principle of equality before the law ensures that:

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The law applies to everyone equally

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Citizens are treated differently based on their wealth

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Only the wealthy can access justice

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Leaders are above the law

Question 16

Which of the following is necessary for the rule of law to be effective?

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Laws should be public and accessible

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People should not question the law

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Laws should be unclear

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Government officials should be exempt from the law

Question 17

The need for the rule of law includes:

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Preventing abuse of power

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Encouraging unfair practices

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Reducing transparency

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Promoting corruption

Question 18

A key feature of the rule of law is:

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Everyone is accountable to the law

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Governmental discretion in legal matters

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Allowing leaders to break laws

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Ensuring laws benefit only the rich

Question 19

Which of the following is a principle of the rule of law in a democratic society?

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Transparency

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Discrimination

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Political favoritism

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Political corruption

Question 20

The rule of law is essential for:

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Equal protection of rights

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Suppression of dissent

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Judicial bias

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Authoritarian rule

Question 21

What is the definition of liberty?

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Freedom from oppressive restrictions

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Freedom to disobey laws

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Freedom from education

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Freedom to govern others

Question 22

Which of the following is a type of liberty?

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Political

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Religious

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Environmental

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Social

Question 23

Which type of liberty protects citizens from government interference in personal matters?

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Civil liberty

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Economic liberty

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Political liberty

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Cultural liberty

Question 24

The right to own property is an example of:

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Economic liberty

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Political liberty

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Social liberty

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Civil liberty

Question 25

Which of the following is a safeguard of liberty?

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Judicial independence

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Government interference

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Political repression

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Unregulated media

Question 26

The right to vote is an example of:

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Political liberty

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Civil liberty

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Economic liberty

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Cultural liberty

Question 27

Which document sets global standards for human rights and liberty?

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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The Nigerian Constitution

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The United Nations Charter

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The African Union Charter

Question 28

Which of the following protects citizens' rights from violation by the state?

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Judiciary

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Media

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Legislature

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Executive

Question 29

Economic liberty is essential for:

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Allowing people to engage freely in business

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Restricting trade to government-approved businesses

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Centralizing business control under the government

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Preventing people from owning businesses

Question 30

Which of the following best describes civil liberty?

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The freedom to speak, assemble, and practice religion

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The right to own property

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The right to vote

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The right to engage in business

Question 31

What does majority interest refer to?

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A larger group with more power

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A group with equal power as others

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A group with no power

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A small group with less power

Question 32

What is constitutional supremacy?

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The constitution is the highest law of the land

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The president has power over the constitution

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The judiciary is above the constitution

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The constitution is only for lawyers to follow

Question 33

Political liberty refers to

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The right to participate in government and vote

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The freedom to disobey laws

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The ability to live without any form of government

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The right to control the judiciary

Question 34

Which document usually protects individual liberty in a democratic society?

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The constitution

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The president’s speech

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The annual budget

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The national anthem

Question 35

Freedom of speech is an example of

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Civil liberty

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Military liberty

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Religious liberty

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Economic liberty

Question 36

What is the major limitation of liberty in any society?

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Liberty must not infringe on the rights of others

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Citizens can only exercise their rights with permission from the government

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Liberty is unlimited in all cases

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Liberty applies only to wealthy individuals

Question 37

Which of the following best describes economic liberty?

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The freedom to own property and choose one’s job

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The ability to live without following laws

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The right to vote and be voted for

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The right to participate in politics

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental aspect of liberty?

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Freedom to enslave others

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Freedom of speech

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Freedom of association

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Right to own property

Question 39

What is the relationship between liberty and democracy?

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Democracy promotes liberty by protecting citizens' rights

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Democracy limits liberty completely

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Liberty and democracy are opposite concepts

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Liberty is unnecessary in a democracy

Question 40

What is one way governments can protect liberty?

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By ensuring equal rights and justice for all

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By allowing only one political party to exist

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By preventing people from expressing their opinions

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By making laws that restrict all freedoms

Question 41

Who are the majority ethnic groups in Nigeria?

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Igbo, Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba

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Kanuri, Gwari, Ibibio

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Tiv, Nupe, Ijaw

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Efik, Idoma, Ebira

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of a minority ethnic group in Nigeria?

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Ijaw

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Yoruba

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Igbo

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Hausa-Fulani

Question 43

What is the main political concern of minority groups in Nigeria?

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Dominance by the majority groups

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The lack of natural resources

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Refusal to participate in elections

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The desire to separate from Nigeria

Question 44

Which of these regions in Nigeria has a high concentration of minority ethnic groups?

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South-South

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North-West

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North-East

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South-West

Question 45

What is one way the Nigerian government protects minority interests?

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By enforcing federal character in political appointments

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By giving all power to the military

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By allowing only majority groups to contest elections

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By eliminating state governments

Question 46

What is the federal character principle designed to do?

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Ensure fair representation of all ethnic groups in government

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Remove democracy from Nigeria

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Allow military rule to return

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Give power only to the majority groups

Question 47

What is a common demand of minority groups in Nigeria?

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More political inclusion and resource control

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A return to colonial rule

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The abolition of elections

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The end of democracy

Question 48

The Niger Delta agitation is mainly about

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Demand for better access to oil revenue and development

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Stopping elections in Nigeria

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More representation in football teams

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Demand for free education nationwide

Question 49

What is a major challenge facing minority groups in Nigeria?

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Political and economic marginalization

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Overrepresentation in government

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The refusal to vote in elections

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Excessive control of natural resources

Question 50

Which of these policies helps to promote unity between majority and minority groups in Nigeria?

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

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The creation of new ethnic groups

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The removal of state governments

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The banning of political parties

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