JAMB - Government (1998)

1
Which of the following defines the concept of government ?
Answer
(C)
the orderly management and control of the affairs of a country
2
The most distinguishing characteristic of the state is
Answer
(D)
sovereighty
3
The judiciary assigns clear meaning to the laws by
Answer
(A)
interpretation
4
The structure of government implies the
Answer
(C)
organization of powers and functions of government
5
If the central government has less powers than the component units, the constitution is said to be
Answer
(C)
confederal
6
In a democracy, ultimate authority resides in the
Answer
(A)
Electorate
7
A major characteristic of the socialist system is its provision for
Answer
(B)
public ownership
8
In the presidential system of government, the chief executive is
Answer
(A)
elected by the entire electorate
9
The resignation of the cabinet after a defeat in parliament, is an expression of the principle of
Answer
(B)
collective responsibility
10
Ceremonial and executive powers are fused in the
Answer
(B)
presidential system of government
11
The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person
Answer
(B)
is convicted by a court
12
the principle by which both the governors and the governed are bound by the laws is called
Answer
(D)
rule of law
13
The empowerment of the police service commission to make rules for the appointment, promotion and dismissal of its personnel, is an example of
Answer
(C)
a delegated legislature
14
In democracy, Franchise is given to all
Answer
(A)
Adult citizens
15
The major advantage of secret balloting is that it
Answer
(B)
ensures the anonymity of the voter
16
A candidate who wins election by a simple majority, must have been voted for by
Answer
(D)
a majority of the voters
17
A party system can be defined by the
Answer
(D)
number of political parties in a country
18
One major aim of a pressure group is to
Answer
(B)
influence the polices of the government
19
One effective way by which governments ascertain public support and reactions through
Answer
(D)
elections
20
An acephalous, pre - colonial political system is best represented by the
Answer
(B)
Igbo political organization
21
The administration of the capital of the emirate under the pre-colonial Hausa Fulani political system was entrusted to the
Answer
(A)
galadima
22
The Aro system in Igboland was a
Answer
(B)
commercial organization
23
In 1879, four British companies were merged to form the United African Company by
Answer
(C)
Tubman Goldie
24
Which of the following was a feature of the government of a British protectorate/
Answer
(D)
Native Authority
25
Educated elite did not like the system of Indirect Rule in Nigeria because it
Answer
(A)
did not make provisions for them
26
The Nigerian Council was created by
Answer
(C)
Frederick Lugard
27
Nationalism in Nigeria was facilitated by
Answer
(C)
education and urbanization
28
The 1946 constitution was remarkable because it
Answer
(B)
introduced regional governments in Nigeria
29
Which of the following statements is true about the 1963 and 1979 constitutions?
Answer
(B)
both had provisions for the office of a constitutional presient
30
The premier of Western Region immediately after independence was
Answer
(B)
Chief Ladoke Akintola
31
During the period 1960, Nigeria was governed under the
Answer
(B)
Westminster system of government
32
Which of the following was not established under the 1979 Nigerian constitution?
Answer
(D)
National Defence Council
33
Federalism was adopted in Nigeria as a constitutional response to the problem of
Answer
(C)
ethnic pluralism
34
In a federal system, the power allocated to both the central and the state governments is said to be
Answer
(B)
concurrent
35
In the botched Third Republic, the unit of representation in the House of Representative was the
Answer
(A)
local government
36
Public corporations mainly differ from the ministries in that they
Answer
(B)
provide social services to the public
37
The privatization of public corporation is aimed at
Answer
(C)
making them more efficient
38
One major democratic innovation in local government administration introduced by the Babangida regime was the
Answer
(D)
separation of powers between the executive and legislative arms of the councils
39
The change in the role of traditional rulers in local government administration in Nigeria can be attributed to the
Answer
(A)
1976 local government reforms
40
Which of the following factors was not responsible for the military intervention in Nigerian politics in 1966?
Answer
(A)
Willingness of politicians to relinquish power
41
One outstanding action for which the GOWON administration will be remembered in Nigeria's political history is the
Answer
(C)
creation of twelve states
42
An example of Nigeria's external cultural relations is her
Answer
(A)
establishment of diplomatic relations with other nations
43
The concept of Africa as the centre - piece of Nigerian foreign policy implies that Nigeria should
Answer
(D)
Lay more emphasis on African issues
44
The organ responsible for the general administration of ECOWAS is the
Answer
(C)
Authority of Heads of State and Government
45
The first international organization Nigeria joined after independence is the
Answer
(C)
Commonwealth of Nations