Government Questions and Answers

Pressure groups can have both positive and negative impacts on the government. On the positive side, they can bring important issues to the attention of the government and the public. On the negative side, they can exert undue influence on the government and can lead to policies that favor a specific group at the expense of the wider society.

The Public Service Commission was established by the 1979 constitution of Nigeria. The commission is responsible for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of public officers in Nigeria.

Nigeria's foreign policy is influenced by its position as a major exporter of natural resources. Nigeria is known for its vast natural resources, especially crude oil, which significantly influences its foreign relations and policy decisions.

The process of forming public opinion is known as socialization. This is the process through which individuals acquire the knowledge, language, social skills, and values to conform to the norms and roles required for integration into a group or community. It is a combination of both deliberate and unconscious learning, teaching, and adjustment.

The electoral commission that organized the 1979 general elections was FEDECO (Federal Electoral Commission). This body was established in 1976 during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo, and it conducted the elections that led to Nigeria's Second Republic in 1979.