JAMB - Government (2017)

  • 1
    The Constitutional forms with two levels of Government is _________
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    (D)
    Confederation
  • 2
    The essence of ECOWAS is to________
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    (B)
    foster interstate economic and political co-operation
  • 3
    The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____
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    (A)
    president
  • 4
    The characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevent its officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________
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    (C)
    anonymity
  • 5
    The granting of internal authority to the regions came under which constitution?
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    (B)
    Richard Constitution
  • 6
    In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy?
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    (A)
    Robert Michels
  • 7
    In the 18th century, a new wind of development blew over Europe and the development was referred to__________?
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    (C)
    Industrial Revolution
  • 8
    One major merit of the Unitary system of government is that_______?
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    (B)
    is cheaper to operate
  • 9
    The legal right to exercise power in a state is known as______
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    (A)
    Authority
  • 10
    Bills passed by the legislature usually requires the approval of the following except_______
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    (B)
    Member house of representative
  • 11
    Dispute among member state of ECOWAS are settled by _________?
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    (C)
    The community tribunal
  • 12
    ___ is the act of wearing campaign paraphernalia or carrying signs to a polling centre with the intent of influencing voters?
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    (C)
    passive electioneering
  • 13
    The totality of Nigeria's participation in the international system is known as ______?
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    (B)
    foreign policy
  • 14
    one important agent of a political socialization is the _______?
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    (B)
    political party
  • 15
    The primary source of fund for local government is ________?
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    (C)
    statutory allocation
  • 16
    The United Nations is a replacement for which ineffective organisation?
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    (B)
    League of Nations
  • 17
    Which of the following emphasizes the rule of law and human rights protection?
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    (A)
    constitutionalism
  • 18
    Laws enacted by the legislature are known as ___ ?
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    (A)
    Legislation
  • 19
    The Quorum in the OPEC conference is formed with the attendance of ?
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    (D)
    three quarter of the member state
  • 20
    Bye laws are made by the _______?
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    (B)
    legislature
  • 21
    The organ of the UN that served as custodial of some African countries prior to their independence is _________?
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    (C)
    the truteeship council
  • 22
    The chairman of the 1976 constitution drafting committee was _____?
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    (C)
    Rotimi Williams
  • 23
    The needs of the citizen are made known to the government through ____?
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    (D)
    public opinion
  • 24
    The organ that is responsible for the interpretation of law is known as _____?
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    (A)
    Judiciary
  • 25
    New partnership for Africa's development was an attempt to overcome _______?
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    (C)
    obstacles to african development
  • 26
    The problem that has bedeviled many developing societies is known as ______?
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    (D)
    Corruption
  • 27
    A formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office is ___ ?
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    (B)
    election
  • 28
    The system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______?
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    (A)
    Party system
  • 29
    Ensuring that appointment into federal establishment in Nigeria reflect geographical spread is the sole function of the ____?
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    (C)
    federal character commission
  • 30
    The transfer of certain powers and functions by means of constitutional or legislation process to the lowest levels of government is known as ___ ?
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    (D)
    Decentralisation
  • 31
    When was the Nigeria flag designed?
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    (B)
    1959
  • 32
    The elective principle was introduced by which constitution?
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    (B)
    Clifford Constitution of 1922
  • 33
    The primary reason for the establishment of political parties is to _______?
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    (A)
    Attain political power
  • 34
    The African country that was not colonised is ______?
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    (D)
    Ethiopia
  • 35
    A major differences between pressure group and political party is that whereas the latter aims at winning power the former__________?
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    (C)
    influencing government policies
  • 36
    Which of the following is a process of military disengagement from Nigerian politics?
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    (B)
    conduct of free and fair elections
  • 37
    Division of responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any branches from exercising the core functions of another is _______?
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    (D)
    separation of powers
  • 38
    In the 1976 reforms and the local government generally, which regime constitutes the Ibrahim panel of 1984?
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    (A)
    Major General Muhammadu Buhari Administration
  • 39
    Iran, Iraq and which countries first created OPEC?
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    (C)
    Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
  • 40
    One of the demerits of the privatisation of public corporations in Nigeria is?
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    (B)
    higher cost of goods and services
  • 41
    The indirect dimension of changing the government is known as ___ ?
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    (A)
    coup de ta't
  • 42
    The head of the palace in the pre-colonial Hausa system is?
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    (C)
    sarkin fada
  • 43
    What is the name of the motion brought before the chamber asking that leave be given to bring in a bill?
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    (D)
    leave
  • 44
    Early nationalist activities manifested in the form of _____?
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    (C)
    participation
  • 45
    The appointment and dissolution of the board of directors of the public corporation fall under _______?
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    (A)
    ministerial control