JAMB - Government (1978)
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When did Nigeria gain her Independence?
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Democracy means a system of government in which
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A constitution is federal if
Answer(E)
there is a division of powers between a central and a number of other component authorities
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Answer(C)
the body that executes the policies of government
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Answer(D)
the body which interprets the law
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The separation of powers means the same as
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Answer(A)
claims which the law allows
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Answer(B)
organisations which seek to influence the policies of the government
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A cabinet system of government is practised in
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The citizen's obligations are
Answer(C)
what the law requires of the individual
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An electoral system is the system which governs
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An unwritten constitution is one which
Answer(B)
is only partially written
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Delegated legislation is legislation
Answer(C)
made by a minister acting an Act of Parliament
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Before colonial rule, Yoruba traditional rulers were appointed by
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The first political party properly so-called was formed in Nigeria in
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The Lol Cadres, a major factor in the constitutional development of the French colonial territories, was introduced in
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The Coussey Commission Report laid the ground-work for the eventual independence of
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The (former ) Western Region of Nigeria became internally self-governing in
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The first Pan African Conference was held in
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The Public Service Commission (Nigeria) is responsible for the appointment of all,
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Constitutional cases in Nigeria can only be raised in the first instance in
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Which of the following would act for the Head of state when he is out of the country?
Answer(C)
the Chief of staff, supreme Military Head Quarters
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To raise funds, local governments can levy
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The Economic Commission for Africa is an agency of
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Nigeria is not a member of
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The primary aim of political parties is to
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All members of the newly constituted local government councils in Nigeria were
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Which of the following is true as a major function of elections?
Answer(A)
Elections serve the purpose of recruitment of the leaders to office in a modern state
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The first Governor General of Nigeria was
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The first Governor General of Nigeria was
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The supreme policy-making organ in the Organization of African Unity is
Answer(B)
the Assembly of Head of State and government
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In which of these organs of the United Nations Organization is veto power exercised by some countries
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In a federal system such as Nigeria the local governments are directly responsible
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The 1946 constitutions in Nigeria and the Gold Coast (Ghana were the results of
Answer(D)
pressures from within and from outside these colonies
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If the rights of the individual are violated or threatened, where can he go for redress?
Answer(D)
the Judicial branch of government
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In the Presidential system of government the president is elected to office by
Answer(D)
the people through direct elections
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The military take over power from politicians in West African countries
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By establishing public corporations governments are trying to
Answer(C)
render crucial services to the public in areas which the civll service cannot effectively handle
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The constitution of any given country must provide for
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In a modern state, pressure Groups find that the most effective way of achieving their purposes is by
Answer(B)
influencing decisions of government
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Which of the following would you consider the most famous among the leaders of nationalist movement in Nigeria?
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The idea of collective responsibility in the Executive branch of government means that
Answer(C)
a member executive cannot publicly criticise decisions collectively made without first resigning
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Indirect Rule as practised by the British in their West African colonies
Answer(E)
meant ruling through existing rulers and attempting to check excesses
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The French idea of assimilation as applied in their colonies
Answer(A)
was to make Frenchment out of African subjects
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The most remarkable thing about post-independence political development in the Gambia is
Answer(C)
that without reliance on overwhelming force, the government has remained in power and tolerated opposition
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The dominant idea behind the establishment of the organization of African Unity is
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The new local government reforms in Nigeria
Answer(A)
seek to establish uniformity in type, purpose and functions local authorities
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The principle of universal adult suffrage refers to
Answer(A)
the right of all adult people to vote
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Answer(C)
is an area or district in which the inhabitants can send a representative to parliament
