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The term 'electorate' refers to the entire body of people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election. This group is defined by legal requirements such as age, citizenship, and registration. While the National Assembly and candidates are part of the political process, they are not the electorate themselves; rather, they are chosen by the electorate to represent their interests in government.

A defining feature of the parliamentary (Westminster) system is the division of executive leadership. The 'Head of State' (such as a Monarch or President) performs ceremonial and symbolic duties, while the 'Head of Government' (the Prime Minister) manages the day-to-day administration and policy-making of the country. This dual executive structure ensures that the symbolic representation of the nation is separated from partisan political leadership.

The concept of 'popular sovereignty' is the bedrock of modern democracy. It asserts that the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives. While the legislature, executive, and judiciary exercise power, they do so on behalf of the citizens. Therefore, the people are the ultimate source of all political power and legitimacy.

Kano State hosts the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Adamawa has the Yola Airport, and Niger State has the Minna Airport. While there have been ongoing proposals and construction efforts for the Abia State Airport project in recent years, it has not been a fully operational commercial airport like the others listed.

Historically, May 29 was celebrated as Democracy Day to mark the return to civil rule in 1999. However, it is important to note that in 2018, the Federal Government moved the official celebration to June 12 to honour the 1993 presidential election. October 1 remains Independence Day, and May 1 is Workers' Day. Since the provided options list May 29 (the date of the 1999 handover), it is the intended answer in the context of older examination records.

The Champion Newspaper, a major Nigerian daily, hosts an annual awards ceremony to recognise outstanding individuals in various sectors. In February 2013, they conferred the '2012 Man of the Year' award on the then-minister to acknowledge significant contributions to national development during the previous calendar year.

'Arrow of God' is a classic novel published in 1964 by the renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. It is the third book in his 'African Trilogy,' following 'Things Fall Apart' and 'No Longer at Ease.' The story explores the intersection of Igbo traditional religion and British colonial administration through the eyes of Ezeulu, the chief priest of Ulu.

During his Democracy Day speech on May 29, 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan announced the renaming of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to Moshood Abiola University (MAULAG) in honour of the late M.K.O. Abiola. The announcement sparked massive protests from students and alumni, leading to legal challenges. Due to the significant backlash and the fact that the university was established by an Act of Parliament that needed amendment, the decision was eventually rescinded.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 to promote national unity and integration. Its official motto is 'Service and Humility,' reflecting the programme's goal of encouraging Nigerian youths to serve their country selflessly in states other than their own for a period of one year.

Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo served as the Executive Governor of Gombe State from 2011 to 2019. Before his election as governor, he served as the Accountant General of the Federation. In September 2012, he was in the first year of his two-term administration under the People's Democratic Party (PDP).