30 Questions
What is the primary means of achieving control through hard power?
Coercion and sanctions
What is an example of soft power in action?
A cultural exhibition during the World Cup
What is the primary component of power that involves the right to give commands?
Authority
What is the term for the legal means of ascending to political power?
Legitimacy
What are the three basic components of power?
Authority, Legitimacy, and Sovereignty
What is an example of authority in action?
A government delegating duties to its subordinates
What is the primary purpose of a written constitution?
To provide a framework for the conduct of state affairs
What is a key feature of a written constitution?
A specific amendment process
What is a citizen's responsibility in case of an emergency?
To serve the country compulsorily for a period of one year
What is the highest law in a constitutional system?
Constitution
What is a symbol of national identity that citizens should honor and respect?
The currency, flag, and national anthem
What is the primary role of a constitution in a state?
To serve as a guide for the conduct of state affairs
What is the main purpose of separating powers in a constitutional system?
To prevent the concentration of power and ensure checks and balances
What is the primary source of a government's authority in a constitutional system?
The consent of the governed
What is a characteristic of a country with a written constitution?
Clear separation of powers between branches of government
What is the purpose of a bill of rights in a constitutional system?
To protect individual rights and freedoms
What is the role of an independent judiciary or specialized constitutional court in a constitutional system?
To review the constitutionality of laws and government actions
What is the ultimate goal of constitutionalism?
To protect individual rights and liberties and prevent government overreach
What is the primary purpose of constitutionalism?
To protect individual rights and limit government power
What is the supreme law of Nigeria?
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
How many states and the Federal Capital Territory make up the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
36 states and Abuja
What is one of the key aspects of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution?
The supremacy of the constitution
What is the purpose of the separation of powers in the Nigerian government?
To define the powers and responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
What is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the 1999 Nigerian Constitution?
The right to freedom of expression
What was the name of the governor of Nigeria who introduced the Clifford Constitution in 1922?
Sir Hugh Clifford
In what year was the Clifford Constitution adopted?
1922
What was published in The London Gazette on June 29, 1923?
The Clifford Constitution
What was the main feature of the Richards Constitution of 1946?
Introduction of regionalism
How many regions was Nigeria divided into under the Richards Constitution of 1946?
Three
What was the main purpose of the Richards Constitution of 1946?
To address the weaknesses of the Clifford Constitution
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