JAMB - Government (1979)

  • 1
    Which of the following is not a fundamental human right?
    Válasz
    (E)
    None of the above
  • 2
    Which of the following are pressure groups?
    Válasz
    (D)
    all of the above
  • 3
    Pressure groups are really
    Válasz
    (D)
    organized bodies which try to influence legislation or government decisions in their favour
  • 4
    The major role of national legislature is to
    Válasz
    (D)
    make laws for the general welfare of citizens
  • 5
    The essence of the United States of America's Constitution is that
    Válasz
    (E)
    it provides checks and balances between the states and federal government
  • 6
    A constitution of any country is basically
    Válasz
    (B)
    a guide to how the country should be governed
  • 7
    In general constitutions are designed to provide
    Válasz
    (C)
    general arrangement rules and national objectives within which political activities are conducted
  • 8
    The main function of the legislature is
    Válasz
    (C)
    to make law
  • 9
    The franchise is
    Válasz
    (D)
    the right to vote
  • 10
    A good example of a country with a largely unwritten constitution is
    Válasz
    (D)
    the United Kingdom
  • 11
    The Queen can do no wrong means
    Válasz
    (B)
    the Queen acts on the advice of her minister on matters of policy
  • 12
    The term rule of law means
    Válasz
    (D)
    A and B
  • 13
    A Congressional bill can become a law without presidential assent when
    Válasz
    (C)
    each of the two Houses voting with a two-thirds majority passes a bill which has been vetoed by the president
  • 14
    Another name for delegated legislation is
    Válasz
    (D)
    all of the above
  • 15
    Persons legally qualified to vote for parliamentary candidates from
    Válasz
    (C)
    the electorate
  • 16
    Separation of power is primary a
    Válasz
    (B)
    Restriction on the powers of the exective
  • 17
    The distinction between a flexible and a rigid constitution is based on
    Válasz
    (C)
    amendment procedure
  • 18
    The primary obligation of citizenship is
    Válasz
    (B)
    loyalty to the state and participation in the political process
  • 19
    All Federal systems of government have
    Válasz
    (C)
    written constitutions
  • 20
    The independence of the judiciary can be best safeguarded by
    Válasz
    (E)
    a system of checks and balances
  • 21
    Which of the following governs a state in between meetings of the legislature?
    Válasz
    (D)
    The Executive
  • 22
    When a government sincerely strives to make justice and fair treatment the foundations of law and order in its society we say that the government observes
    Válasz
    (C)
    the rule of Law
  • 23
    The Legislature is
    Válasz
    (B)
    the body which makes law
  • 24
    The cabinet system of government embody the principle of separation of powers because
    Válasz
    (B)
    the exective is not separate from the legislature
  • 25
    When we talk about adult male suffrage we mean
    Válasz
    (B)
    all adult males can vote
  • 26
    Islam was introduced in Northern Nigeria
    Válasz
    (A)
    before the 13th century
  • 27
    Indirect Rules was introduced into Nigeria by
    Válasz
    (C)
    Sir Federick Lugard
  • 28
    The French pattern of colonial administration in West Africa
    Válasz
    (C)
    was based on the principle of assimilation
  • 29
    Which of the following did not take part in the early nationalist movement of Nigeria?
    Válasz
    (D)
    the Democatic party of Nigeria and the Camerouns
  • 30
    In the pre-colonial Igbo political system, which of the following was the most democratic organ of government ?
    Válasz
    (D)
    Oha-na Eze
  • 31
    When was the emirate system of government introduced in Nigeria?
    Válasz
    (A)
    Nineteenth Century
  • 32
    In the organization of British colonial rule in West Africa, which of these was the lowest level of government and administration?
    Válasz
    (A)
    The District Commissioner
  • 33
    The colonial administration in Nigeria was
    Válasz
    (A)
    authoritarian
  • 34
    The system of Indirect Rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria Primary because
    Válasz
    (A)
    of the fragmented political structure
  • 35
    The three largest political parties in Nigeria between 1951 and 1966 were
    Válasz
    (C)
    NCNC, NPC, and AG
  • 36
    Which of the following people was one of the founding members of the National Congress of British West Africa?
    Válasz
    (D)
    Dr Akiwande Savage
  • 37
    The Mid- Western Region was created in Nigeria in
    Válasz
    (C)
    1963
  • 38
    In Nigeria, appellate cases from Courts of Appeal go to
    Válasz
    (C)
    the Supreme Court
  • 39
    Which is the supreme organ of the OAU?
    Válasz
    (C)
    the assembly of the heads of state and government
  • 40
    Which UN organ has primary responsibility for the maintenance of World peace and security?
    Válasz
    (E)
    the security council
  • 41
    Sir Henry Willinck of Britain was the chairman of a commission which investigated one of the following problems of Nigeria in 1958.
    Válasz
    (B)
    minority problems and fears
  • 42
    The OAU has its headquarters in
    Válasz
    (D)
    Addis Ababa
  • 43
    Which of the following countries in West Africa has not experienced military intervention in politics?
    Válasz
    (D)
    lvory Coast
  • 44
    COWAS represents
    Válasz
    (B)
    an attempt to progressively eliminate obstacles to free movement of goods, services and people throughout West Africa
  • 45
    In the OYO traditional political system the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as
    Válasz
    (E)
    Oyomesi