Which of the following African leaders played a significant role in the formation of NEPAD?
Julius Nyerere
Nelson Mandela
Muammar Gaddafi
Robert Mugabe
Correct answer is B
The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) was an economic development program of the African Union. Nelson Mandela, among others, played a significant role in its formation.
In which system of government is the executive and legislature fused?
Cabinet
Presidential
Unitary
Federal
Correct answer is A
All members of the executive are part of the legislature.
Pressure groups primarily aim to
promote social equality and justice
gain political power and control
influence public opinion through media campaigns
disrupt the functioning of the government
Correct answer is C
Pressure groups primarily aim to influence public opinion through media campaigns. They use various forms of advocacy to shape the perceptions and attitudes of the public towards certain issues, with the goal of influencing policy and decision-making in their favor.
Which document serves as the constitution of the United Nations?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Geneva conventions
Treaty of the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Charter of the United Nations
Correct answer is D
The document that serves as the constitution of the United Nations is the Charter of the United Nations. This document outlines the rights and obligations of member states and establishes the United Nations' organs and procedures.
If the president refuses to sign a bill within a specific period, it can still become a law through
legislative override
none of the above
judicial review
public petition
Correct answer is A
If the president refuses to sign a bill within a specific period, it can still become a law through legislative override. This means that if a sufficient majority of the legislature votes in favor of the bill, they can override the president's veto and the bill becomes law.