Rates are generally collected in Nigeria by ________
the State Ministry of Finance
the Department of inland Revenue
the Emirate of Traditional Council
the Local Government Council
Correct answer is D
Local government generates revenue through the collection of rates on radio and television, market shops, motor parks etc
Which of the following was not established by the 1979 Nigerian constitution ?
Police Service Commission
National Universities Commission
Federal Electoral Commission
National Population Commission
Correct answer is B
The 1979 constitution tried to avoid the pitfalls of the First Republic by establishing the options above except for option B
The judicial organ of government is the body which _________
implements the law
makes the law
punishes lawbreakers
interprets the law
Correct answer is D
The judicial organ of government performs various functions which include; punishment of offenders, settlement of disputes, safeguarding rights, protection of constitution etc. However, in summary, it is the body that interprets the law of the state.
an oligarchy
a dictatorship
an aristocracy
a monarchy
Correct answer is A
An oligarchy is a form of government that places power in the hands of a few people.
A constitution is a legal document _________
drawn up by lawyers
enacted by military decrees
forming the basis upon which a government rules the country
only likely to succeed in countries where there is union government
Correct answer is C
A constitution is defined as a body of agreed rules and principles stating how the powers of governing a country are given and how these powers are to be exercised.