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Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that all human beings
Have freedom of movement
Are born free and equal
Should be free from torture
Have the right to recognition
Correct answer is B
Article 1 of the UDHR provides an explicit declaration of freedom to all human beings. The Declaration recognizes the rights of all human beings, irrespective of their territorial and geographical location.
According to the 1999 constitution as amended, sovereignty belongs to the
President who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
People from whom government derives its power and authority
National Assembly which has power to make laws and amend the constitution
Judiciary which interprets the laws of the state
Correct answer is B
The compass of this present democratic experience midwifed by the 1999 Constitution is that Sovereignty belongs to the people.
Identify the odd one from the list below in relation to citizenship obligations
Payment of tax
Right to personal liberty
Protection of public utilities
Obedience to the Law
Correct answer is B
Obligation is an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment. Obligations refer to the expectations from citizens in a given society. It also means the legal or moral responsibility of a citizen. Rights, on the other hand, are inalienable privileges citizens are entitled to as a result of his/her citizenship.
Representation of Nigerians in the senate is
Proportional
Collegial
Equal
Unequal
Correct answer is D
All states in Nigeria have three representatives in the senate. Only the Federal Capital Territory has one representative(smaller than states).
Which of the following is a cause of political apathy in Nigeria?
Adequate citizenship education
A free and fair election
Biased electoral umpires
Adequate political awareness
Correct answer is C
People do not participate in politics because they believe that the presence of biased electoral officials will not produce credible results.