Question 1

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan

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A)  holds doctorates in both political science and economics. 
B)  is a Muslim from the Niger Delta. 
C)  has announced that he has no intention of running for reelection in 2015. 
D)  has generally continued the policies of his predecessors. 
E)  began his political career as a governor. 
A)  holds doctorates in both political science and economics. 
B)  is a Muslim from the Niger Delta. 
C)  has announced that he has no intention of running for reelection in 2015. 
D)  has generally continued the policies of his predecessors. 
E)  began his political career as a governor. D

Question 2

Acephalous societies

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A)  refer to societies where the constitution is not respected like Nigeria. 
B)  are another name for unfinished states like Nigeria 
C)  refer to highly centralized states, like the kingdoms that existed in precolonial Nigeria. 
D)  are also called autonomous societies. 
E)  refer to traditional societies that lack executive rule, such as certain societies in precolonial Nigeria. 
A)  refer to societies where the constitution is not respected like Nigeria. 
B)  are another name for unfinished states like Nigeria 
C)  refer to highly centralized states, like the kingdoms that existed in precolonial Nigeria. 
D)  are also called autonomous societies. 
E)  refer to traditional societies that lack executive rule, such as certain societies in precolonial Nigeria. E

Question 3

Nigeria's Second Republic

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A)  was a parliamentary system. 
B)  was dominated by southern ethnic groups. 
C)  came about after the military ceded power to a hand-picked civilian government. 
D)  came to an end when the military staged a coup following elections marked by widespread fraud and violence. 
E)  lasted for over ten years. 
A)  was a parliamentary system. 
B)  was dominated by southern ethnic groups. 
C)  came about after the military ceded power to a hand-picked civilian government. 
D)  came to an end when the military staged a coup following elections marked by widespread fraud and violence. 
E)  lasted for over ten years. D

Question 4

Prebendalism -a form of clientelism in which political offices and state rents are disbursed to one's clients for their personal benefit-has had all of the following effects EXCEPT

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A)  it has deepened the country's sectional cleavages. 
B)  it has eroded the state's resources. 
C)  it has expanded the class of individuals dependent upon state. 
D)  it has weakened the power of the president. 
E)  it has led to rampant corruption. 
A)  it has deepened the country's sectional cleavages. 
B)  it has eroded the state's resources. 
C)  it has expanded the class of individuals dependent upon state. 
D)  it has weakened the power of the president. 
E)  it has led to rampant corruption.

Question 5

Multiethnic states may often face two problems, secession and nation-building (i.e the building of a common national identity).  Illustrate how both of these have been evident in the case of Nigeria, both in the country's past and today.

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In the case of Nigeria, the issues of se

Question 6

British colonialism helped to ensure that ethnicity would be the primary element in political identification and mobilization by

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A)  establishing administrative regions on the basis of language. 
B)  permitting the development of country-wide native associations. 
C)  fostering competition among ethnic groups. 
D)  suppressing local leaders. 
E)  fostering the development of tribal political parties. 
A)  establishing administrative regions on the basis of language. 
B)  permitting the development of country-wide native associations. 
C)  fostering competition among ethnic groups. 
D)  suppressing local leaders. 
E)  fostering the development of tribal political parties.

Question 7

In 1967, the Igbo attempted to secede and form their own country called

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A)  Biafra. 
B)  Eastern Nigeria. 
C)  Southern Nigeria. 
D)  The Republic of Nigeria. 
E)  Darfur. 
A)  Biafra. 
B)  Eastern Nigeria. 
C)  Southern Nigeria. 
D)  The Republic of Nigeria. 
E)  Darfur.

Question 8

The modern state of Nigeria is about _____________ years old.

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A)  fifty 
B)  one hundred and fifty 
C)  two hundred 
D)  seventy five 
E)  ninety 
A)  fifty 
B)  one hundred and fifty 
C)  two hundred 
D)  seventy five 
E)  ninety

Question 9

Which of the following about the business community in Nigeria is NOT true?

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A)  Business groups have frequently supported and colluded with corrupt military and civilian governments. 
B)  Recently, business groups have begun to take a more political stance by advocating better governance. 
C)  The Nigerian business class has historically been described as "pirate capitalists" due to their corrupt practices and high level of collusion with state officials. 
D)  The largest business organization is the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Mines and Agriculture. 
E)  Business groups have never had a say in the development of economic policy. 
A)  Business groups have frequently supported and colluded with corrupt military and civilian governments. 
B)  Recently, business groups have begun to take a more political stance by advocating better governance. 
C)  The Nigerian business class has historically been described as "pirate capitalists" due to their corrupt practices and high level of collusion with state officials. 
D)  The largest business organization is the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Mines and Agriculture. 
E)  Business groups have never had a say in the development of economic policy.

Question 10

Nigeria's largest ethnic group is

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A)  predominately Christian. 
B)  the Yoruba. 
C)  the Igbo. 
D)  the Hausa. 
E)  the Karuni. 
A)  predominately Christian. 
B)  the Yoruba. 
C)  the Igbo. 
D)  the Hausa. 
E)  the Karuni.

Question 11

Under Nigeria's federal system,

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A)  states are highly dependent upon the federal government for the bulk of their income. 
B)  states, but not local governments, have taxation power. 
C)  states, but not local governments, have total control over the resources within their borders. 
D)  states serve as patronage outposts for the president. 
E)  the governments of states and larger cities are represented at the national level. 
A)  states are highly dependent upon the federal government for the bulk of their income. 
B)  states, but not local governments, have taxation power. 
C)  states, but not local governments, have total control over the resources within their borders. 
D)  states serve as patronage outposts for the president. 
E)  the governments of states and larger cities are represented at the national level.

Question 12

Civil society groups have played an important role in Nigerian politics. First, discuss why such groups became the primary institutions of representation in the country. Next, discuss the role these groups play in voicing public interests in contemporary Nigeria.

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Civil society groups have become the pri

Question 13

Which statement about Nigeria's economic and social development is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nigeria is listed very close to the bottom of the UNDP's Human Development Index. 
B)  Nigerian GDP per capita has steadily declined over the last ten years. 
C)  Wealth in Nigeria is very unevenly distributed. 
D)  The government spends less than 1 percent of the country's GDP on education and health. 
E)  Civilian Nigerian governments have generally sought to channel the country's oil revenue into programs meant to improve poverty. 
A)  Nigeria is listed very close to the bottom of the UNDP's Human Development Index. 
B)  Nigerian GDP per capita has steadily declined over the last ten years. 
C)  Wealth in Nigeria is very unevenly distributed. 
D)  The government spends less than 1 percent of the country's GDP on education and health. 
E)  Civilian Nigerian governments have generally sought to channel the country's oil revenue into programs meant to improve poverty.

Question 14

Nigeria's First Republic

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A)  lasted less than one year. 
B)  was a parliamentary system generally dominated by southern ethnic groups. 
C)  was a parliamentary system generally dominated by northern ethnic groups. 
D)  was a mixed system in which the three major ethnic groups were each ensured a leadership position. 
E)  was a constitutional monarchy. 
A)  lasted less than one year. 
B)  was a parliamentary system generally dominated by southern ethnic groups. 
C)  was a parliamentary system generally dominated by northern ethnic groups. 
D)  was a mixed system in which the three major ethnic groups were each ensured a leadership position. 
E)  was a constitutional monarchy.

Question 15

Which statement about the executive under military rule is NOT accurate?

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A)  Major executive decisions were always subject to the approval of a ruling council of high-level military officers. 
B)  The leadership style of military heads of state varied considerably. 
C)  The military head of state made appointments to most senior government positions. 
D)  Patron - client relationships flourished which had the effect of structurally weakening the military overall. 
E)  The military juntas often of democratic transition in part to gain legitimacy. 
A)  Major executive decisions were always subject to the approval of a ruling council of high-level military officers. 
B)  The leadership style of military heads of state varied considerably. 
C)  The military head of state made appointments to most senior government positions. 
D)  Patron - client relationships flourished which had the effect of structurally weakening the military overall. 
E)  The military juntas often of democratic transition in part to gain legitimacy.

Question 16

Explain what is meant by "the national question" and how Nigerians have attempted to address it.

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The term "the national question" refers

Question 17

Which statement about Nigeria's economy is INCORRECT?

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A)  Since around 2000, Nigeria has not had an acute external debt. 
B)  Nigeria remains reliant upon developed industrial economies for capital, basic consumer items, and even raw materials. 
C)  Nigeria is the largest economy in West Africa. 
D)  Nigeria's dependence on oil revenues makes it susceptible to boom and bust cycles. 
E)  Nigeria has a high standing in global energy markets not only because of its oil resources but also because of its natural gas reserves. 
A)  Since around 2000, Nigeria has not had an acute external debt. 
B)  Nigeria remains reliant upon developed industrial economies for capital, basic consumer items, and even raw materials. 
C)  Nigeria is the largest economy in West Africa. 
D)  Nigeria's dependence on oil revenues makes it susceptible to boom and bust cycles. 
E)  Nigeria has a high standing in global energy markets not only because of its oil resources but also because of its natural gas reserves.

Question 18

Nigeria is bordered by

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A)  Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. 
B)  Benin, Niger, Chad, and the Congo. 
C)  Ghana, Niger, Chad, and Sudan. 
D)  Botswana, Niger, Chad, and Ghana. 
E)  the Ivory Coast, Niger, Chad, and Botswana. 
A)  Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. 
B)  Benin, Niger, Chad, and the Congo. 
C)  Ghana, Niger, Chad, and Sudan. 
D)  Botswana, Niger, Chad, and Ghana. 
E)  the Ivory Coast, Niger, Chad, and Botswana.

Question 19

Which statement describes the difference between ethnic rotation and federal character ?

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A)  The former refers to a practice of rotating political offices among the different ethnic groups whereas the latter refers to the federal structures of the country. 
B)  The former refers to a practice of rotating political offices among the different ethnic groups whereas the latter refers to the practice of rotating federal political offices among the different states. 
C)  The former has never been violated whereas the latter threatens to be violated by President Jonathan's decision to run for reelection. 
D)  The former refers to a practice of rotating political offices among the different ethnic groups whereas the latter refers to the setting aside of ethnic quotas in government hiring practices. 
E)  The former is codified in the constitution whereas the latter is not. 
A)  The former refers to a practice of rotating political offices among the different ethnic groups whereas the latter refers to the federal structures of the country. 
B)  The former refers to a practice of rotating political offices among the different ethnic groups whereas the latter refers to the practice of rotating federal political offices among the different states. 
C)  The former has never been violated whereas the latter threatens to be violated by President Jonathan's decision to run for reelection. 
D)  The former refers to a practice of rotating political offices among the different ethnic groups whereas the latter refers to the setting aside of ethnic quotas in government hiring practices. 
E)  The former is codified in the constitution whereas the latter is not.

Question 20

The National Assembly refers to

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A)  both chambers of Nigeria's legislature. 
B)  the upper chamber of Nigeria's legislature. 
C)  the lower chamber of Nigeria's legislature. 
D)  the bicameral legislature that was established with the Third Republic. 
E)  the consultative body that exists alongside Nigeria's legislature. 
A)  both chambers of Nigeria's legislature. 
B)  the upper chamber of Nigeria's legislature. 
C)  the lower chamber of Nigeria's legislature. 
D)  the bicameral legislature that was established with the Third Republic. 
E)  the consultative body that exists alongside Nigeria's legislature.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan

Acephalous societies

Nigeria's Second Republic

Prebendalism -a form of clientelism in which political offices and state rents are disbursed to one's clients for their personal benefit-has had all of the following effects EXCEPT

Multiethnic states may often face two problems, secession and nation-building (i.e the building of a common national identity). Illustrate how both of these have been evident in the case of Nigeria, both in the country's past and today.

British colonialism helped to ensure that ethnicity would be the primary element in political identification and mobilization by

In 1967, the Igbo attempted to secede and form their own country called

The modern state of Nigeria is about _____________ years old.

Which of the following about the business community in Nigeria is NOT true?

Nigeria's largest ethnic group is

Under Nigeria's federal system,

Civil society groups have played an important role in Nigerian politics. First, discuss why such groups became the primary institutions of representation in the country. Next, discuss the role these groups play in voicing public interests in contemporary Nigeria.

Which statement about Nigeria's economic and social development is NOT correct?

Nigeria's First Republic

Which statement about the executive under military rule is NOT accurate?

Explain what is meant by "the national question" and how Nigerians have attempted to address it.

Which statement about Nigeria's economy is INCORRECT?

Nigeria is bordered by

Which statement describes the difference between ethnic rotation and federal character ?

The National Assembly refers to

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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan

Acephalous societies

Nigeria's Second Republic

Prebendalism -a form of clientelism in which political offices and state rents are disbursed to one's clients for their personal benefit-has had all of the following effects EXCEPT

Multiethnic states may often face two problems, secession and nation-building (i.e the building of a common national identity). Illustrate how both of these have been evident in the case of Nigeria, both in the country's past and today.

British colonialism helped to ensure that ethnicity would be the primary element in political identification and mobilization by

In 1967, the Igbo attempted to secede and form their own country called

The modern state of Nigeria is about _____________ years old.

Which of the following about the business community in Nigeria is NOT true?

Nigeria's largest ethnic group is

Under Nigeria's federal system,

Civil society groups have played an important role in Nigerian politics. First, discuss why such groups became the primary institutions of representation in the country. Next, discuss the role these groups play in voicing public interests in contemporary Nigeria.

Which statement about Nigeria's economic and social development is NOT correct?

Nigeria's First Republic

Which statement about the executive under military rule is NOT accurate?

Explain what is meant by "the national question" and how Nigerians have attempted to address it.

Which statement about Nigeria's economy is INCORRECT?

Nigeria is bordered by

Which statement describes the difference between ethnic rotation and federal character ?

The National Assembly refers to

Introducing Comparative Politics

Britian

France

Germany

European Union

Japan

India

The United States

Brazil

Mexico

South Africa

The Russian Federation

Iran

China

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