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JAMB - Government (2003)

1
In a parliamentary system,the functions of the head of state and the head of government are vested in
Answer
(C)
two different individuals
2
Government by the wealthy is known as
Answer
(A)
plutocracy
3
A collegial executive is a government in which power is vested in a
Answer
(C)
commitee
4
The unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by
Answer
(A)
sovereignty
5
Removal by impeachment applies to the position of a
Answer
(A)
president
6
One of the duties of the legislature is to
Answer
(D)
exercise oversight
7
The independence of the Judiciary can be undermined through the
Answer
(A)
politicization of the appointment of judges
8
A common feature of government is
Answer
(B)
the making of public policy
9
The best form of government for a heterogeneous society is a
Answer
(B)
federal system
10
Capitalism is a system of economic organization based on
Answer
(B)
individual ownership of the means of production
11
Election as a political process is significant because it
Answer
(C)
facilitates constitutional change of government
12
Associations whose main interest is to influence public policies without having to capture power are
Answer
(D)
pressure groups
13
Constitutional disputes in states with written constitutions are resolved by
Answer
(B)
judiciary
14
The citizenship of a country could be acquired through
Answer
(B)
birth and naturalization
15
Public opinion becomes politically relevant when it
Answer
(B)
influences the decision of government
16
Socialism is a mode of production based on
Answer
(A)
state state ownership of the means of production
17
The civil service embraces all workers in
Answer
(C)
government ministries
18
A meeting of the legislature is usually brought to an end with
Answer
(B)
an adjournment
19
What distinguishes a political party from other social institutions is the desire to
Answer
(C)
win elections and form a government
20
The operation of the rule of law is undermined by the
Answer
(B)
existence of administrative tribunals and special immunities
21
The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 31st 1983 is called a
Answer
(B)
presidential system of government
22
The Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last for
Answer
(A)
nine years
23
In the Pre-colonial Igbo society,the maintenance of peace and order was,the function of the
Answer
(C)
age-grades
24
The smooth operation of the civil service in Nigeria is mostly hampered by
Answer
(B)
corruption and inefficiency
25
The Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria achieved the status of self-government is
Answer
(B)
1957
26
One of the legacies of pre-colonial Nigeria destroyed by the British was the
Answer
(B)
indigenous cultures of the people
27
The 1979 Constitution established the
Answer
(B)
National Population Commission
28
The expenditure of public funds by the executive in Nigeria is controlled by the
Answer
(C)
legislature
29
The most important challenge facing the Fourth Republic is
Answer
(B)
the successful conduct of the 2003 election
30
The Bureau for Public Enterprises is charged with the responsibility for
Answer
(A)
privatization and commercialization
31
Financial allocations to local governments by the federal or the state government to supplement the cost of a project is called
Answer
(D)
matching grant
32
A problem of Nigeria federalism that was resolved by the supreme court between the federal government and littoral states centered on resource
Answer
(D)
control
33
The military Head of State during the Third Republic was
Answer
(B)
General Ibrahim Babangida
34
In the First Republic,politics in the Northern region was dominated by the
Answer
(D)
NPC
35
One of the reasons advanced for the overthrow of the Gowon Regime was its failure to
Answer
(A)
honour the promise to hand over power
36
The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to the
Answer
(C)
local government
37
The dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon is over
Answer
(C)
territory
38
Nigeria's influence in OPEC is determined by the
Answer
(A)
volume of her oil revenue
39
The activities of Nigeria in the international community are primarily influenced by
Answer
(B)
national interest
40
Nigeria's relations with Britain was at a very low ebb under the
Answer
(B)
Buhari Regime
41
Nigeria's high standing in the UN General Assembly is underscored by her
Answer
(C)
contribution to global peace
42
Nigeria's Non-Alignment Policy is constrained by her
Answer
(A)
strong ties with Western powers
43
The main constraint on Nigeria-Francophone West African cooperation is
Answer
(A)
cultural differences
44
The majority of the OPEC members are from
Answer
(B)
The Middle East Countries
45
The non-British colony which is a member of the Common wealth is
Answer
(C)
Mozambique