Neco Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• NECO 2001

The official termination of each session of a House of Assembly is known as ____________

A. Adjournment
B. Closure
C. Dissolution
D. Prorogation
E. Summon

Question 32:

• NECO 2001

On March 17, 1967, General Yakubu Gowon in an attempt to forestall the Eastern region of Nigeria from seceding and in response to various demands for states created ____________

A. 5 states federal structure
B. 7 states federal structure
C. 12 states federal structure
D. 17 states federal structure
E. 19 states federal structure

Question 33:

• NECO 2001

Power can be defined as the ____________

A. Ability to command obedience
B. Authority to influence others
C. Legitimate right to rule
D. Right to command respect
E. Right to apply sanctions

Question 34:

• NECO 2001

The knowledge and belief which individuals possess about the political system is known as ____________ Orientation.

A. Affective
B. Cognitive
C. Evaluative
D. Parochial
E. Participatory

Question 35:

• NECO 2001

Decentralization has the following as merits EXCEPT that it ____________

A. Accommodates local differences
B. Allows for leadership training
C. Allows for conflict of power
D. Enhances political participation
E. Is a check on tyranny