JAMB - Government (1993)

1
The sovereignty of a state is determined by
Answer
(D)
economic and political aspects
2
The civil service belongs to the organ of government called the
Answer
(B)
executive
3
Ultimate power in a confederal state is
Answer
(D)
vested in the constituent units
4
Federalism is a constitutional arrangement in which
Answer
(A)
the national and regional governments derive their power from the constitution
5
A written constitution is one that
Answer
(C)
is contained in a single document
6
A federal system of government can exist without
Answer
(C)
an executive presidential system
7
As a political ideology, communism seeks to
Answer
(D)
eliminate all forms of socio-economic inequality
8
Despite the doctrine of separation of powers, the legislature plays quasi judicial role as a result of its
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Answer
(A)
investigative powers
9
Nazism as a doctrine was proposed by
Answer
(B)
Adolf Hitler
10
In the Westminster system of government formal legislation can take the following forms EXCEPT
Answer
(D)
ministerial pronouncement
11
In the presidential system of government, the president is
Answer
(C)
head of state and head of government
12
Delegated legislature is disadvantageous because it
Answer
(A)
erodes the principle of separation of powers
13
The principle of the rule of law stipulates that
Answer
(C)
everyone is equal before the law
14
Gerrymandering means
Answer
(C)
the manipulation of constituency boundaries
15
Another term for an electoral district is a
Answer
(D)
constitutuency
16
Frarchise ensures
Answer
(D)
equal representation
17
Free and fair elections do NOT accommodate
Answer
(D)
partial electoral administration
18
Proportional representation is often criticized because it
Answer
(A)
tends to preserve the multi-party system
19
Interest groups are important to democracies because they
Answer
(C)
represent groups who otherwise would be left out
20
In the Haba political system the Sarki was assisted in performing his executive functions by the
Answer
(D)
Galadima
21
In the Oyo empire, the Alaafin was
Answer
(C)
a constitutional monarch
22
Which of these sets represents the disadvantages of colonialism?
Answer
(B)
cultural imperialism, external manipulations and foreign control of domestic economy
23
Imperialism was adopted by Europe to
Answer
(A)
expand its economic and political base
24
The Lagos Colony and the Southern Protectorate of Nigeria were joined in the year
Answer
(B)
1906
25
Tubman Goldie was famous for the
Answer
(B)
merger British companies into the United Africa Company
26
Which of the following internal factors did NOT affect the development of nationalist movements in colonial Nigeria?
Answer
(C)
theinflux of west indian and american intellectuals
27
One significant aspect of the legislative council of 19922 was that
Answer
(B)
it made laws only for the southern provinces
28
The 1960 independence Constitution could be described as written
Answer
(A)
monarchical and parliamentary
29
The governor - genera of Nigeria at the time of political independence was
Answer
(D)
Sir James Robertson
30
Before the collapse of Nigeria's First Republic in 1966, the prime minister was both
Answer
(A)
the head of government and a law maker
31
In Nigeria, the function of Council of States is
Answer
(C)
legislative
32
Under the military administration, supreme court decisions are subject to review by
Answer
(D)
Judicial tribunals
33
Public Commission established under the 1979 constitution were expected to be
Answer
(C)
advisory to the executive
34
Which of the following was an ad hoc Revenue Allocation Commission?
Answer
(D)
Phillipson Commission
35
The term federal character was popularised by the
Answer
(B)
1979 Constitution
36
In Nigeria, public corporations are also known as
Answer
(C)
parastatals
37
In Nigeria, public corporations are also known as
Answer
(C)
parastatals
38
The local government is an example of
Answer
(C)
devolution of power
39
The body responsible for exercising the functions of local governments in the 1976 reforms was the
Answer
(B)
local government council
40
Diarch refers to the
Answer
(D)
rule by the military and civilians
41
Nigerian's relations with other nations is determined by her
Answer
(C)
national interest
42
The foreign policy of Nigeria is centred on Africa because of her
Answer
(C)
concern for and attention to African, problems
43
The major organization through which Nigeria, pursues her economic, political and social interests' in West Africa is
Answer
(A)
ECOWAS
44
A state is admitted into the United Nations on the
Answer
(A)
recommendation of the secretary general to the security council
45
The highest policy making body of the OAU is the
Answer
(D)
Assembly of Heads of State and Government