JAMB - Government (1998)
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Which of the following defines the concept of government ?
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the orderly management and control of the affairs of a country
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The most distinguishing characteristic of the state is
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The judiciary assigns clear meaning to the laws by
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The structure of government implies the
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organization of powers and functions of government
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If the central government has less powers than the component units, the constitution is said to be
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In a democracy, ultimate authority resides in the
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A major characteristic of the socialist system is its provision for
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In the presidential system of government, the chief executive is
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elected by the entire electorate
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The resignation of the cabinet after a defeat in parliament, is an expression of the principle of
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collective responsibility
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Ceremonial and executive powers are fused in the
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presidential system of government
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The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person
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the principle by which both the governors and the governed are bound by the laws is called
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The empowerment of the police service commission to make rules for the appointment, promotion and dismissal of its personnel, is an example of
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In democracy, Franchise is given to all
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The major advantage of secret balloting is that it
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ensures the anonymity of the voter
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A candidate who wins election by a simple majority, must have been voted for by
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A party system can be defined by the
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number of political parties in a country
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One major aim of a pressure group is to
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influence the polices of the government
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One effective way by which governments ascertain public support and reactions through
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An acephalous, pre - colonial political system is best represented by the
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Igbo political organization
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The administration of the capital of the emirate under the pre-colonial Hausa Fulani political system was entrusted to the
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The Aro system in Igboland was a
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In 1879, four British companies were merged to form the United African Company by
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Which of the following was a feature of the government of a British protectorate/
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Educated elite did not like the system of Indirect Rule in Nigeria because it
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did not make provisions for them
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The Nigerian Council was created by
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Nationalism in Nigeria was facilitated by
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education and urbanization
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The 1946 constitution was remarkable because it
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introduced regional governments in Nigeria
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Which of the following statements is true about the 1963 and 1979 constitutions?
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both had provisions for the office of a constitutional presient
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The premier of Western Region immediately after independence was
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During the period 1960, Nigeria was governed under the
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Westminster system of government
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Which of the following was not established under the 1979 Nigerian constitution?
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Federalism was adopted in Nigeria as a constitutional response to the problem of
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In a federal system, the power allocated to both the central and the state governments is said to be
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In the botched Third Republic, the unit of representation in the House of Representative was the
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Public corporations mainly differ from the ministries in that they
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provide social services to the public
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The privatization of public corporation is aimed at
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making them more efficient
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One major democratic innovation in local government administration introduced by the Babangida regime was the
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separation of powers between the executive and legislative arms of the councils
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The change in the role of traditional rulers in local government administration in Nigeria can be attributed to the
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1976 local government reforms
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Which of the following factors was not responsible for the military intervention in Nigerian politics in 1966?
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Willingness of politicians to relinquish power
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One outstanding action for which the GOWON administration will be remembered in Nigeria's political history is the
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creation of twelve states
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An example of Nigeria's external cultural relations is her
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establishment of diplomatic relations with other nations
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The concept of Africa as the centre - piece of Nigerian foreign policy implies that Nigeria should
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Lay more emphasis on African issues
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The organ responsible for the general administration of ECOWAS is the
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Authority of Heads of State and Government
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The first international organization Nigeria joined after independence is the
