JAMB - Government (2007)

1
Which of the following is a hindrance to the democratization of the United Nations?
Answer
(A)
Resistance of the big powers
2
An essential principle that guides the activities of the United Nations is
Answer
(C)
respect for the sovereign equality of member states
3
The African Union was established to
Answer
(D)
consolidate Africa's position in global politics
4
A principal defect of the Commonwealth is
Answer
(A)
lack of commitment among member states
5
Nigeria declared that she would not attend the OAU summit in Tripoli in 1982 unless
Answer
(B)
Libya withdrew her troops from Chad
6
Nigeria's non-aligned policy was criticized because of the
Answer
(C)
Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact
7
NEPAD was adopted during the OAU summit held in
Answer
(B)
Lusaka
8
Nigeria's interest in teaming up with other developing countries in the world is predicated on
Answer
(C)
preserving her independence and promoting development
9
Which of the following was once Nigeria's permanent representative at the United Nations?
Answer
(D)
Major General Joseph Garba
10
Ethics and accountability in government can be guaranteed through
Answer
(C)
due process and transparency
11
The process of law-making by the legislature begins with
Answer
(A)
initiating a bill
12
A non-permanent feature of a state is
Answer
(D)
government
13
The ancient Greeks practised
Answer
(A)
direct democracy
14
The formation of confederations is based primarily on
Answer
(C)
security considerations
15
The declaration of election results is the exclusive duty of
Answer
(B)
electoral commissions
16
The traditions of a people that shape their government and politics represent their
Answer
(A)
political culture
17
According to Karl Marx,the mode of production that precedes capitalism is
Answer
(B)
feudalism
18
The executive is mainly concerned with the
Answer
(D)
implementation of policies
19
A distinguishing feature of a federal state is
Answer
(A)
a written constitution
20
The recognition and general acceptance of the right to rule in a country based on laid down regulations is known as
Answer
(D)
legitimate authority
21
A political ideology that advocates extreme nationalism and suppression of individual liberties is
Answer
(D)
fascism
22
In a democracy,a major set back in the judicial process is
Answer
(B)
lack of professionalism
23
A vote taken by the citizenry on an important political issue is a
Answer
(D)
referendum
24
A constitution is classified as rigid if
Answer
(A)
it requires special procedures to amend
25
One of the obligations of a citizen is
Answer
(A)
obedience to the laws of the land
26
One of the objectives of a multi party system is to
Answer
(B)
provide alternatives
27
An exception to the mandate of the legislature is
Answer
(D)
conduct of external relations
28
A constitution formulated and imposed on a country without popular participation is said to be created by
Answer
(D)
decree
29
In a parliamentary system,the term shadow cabinet is often used to refer to
Answer
(D)
portfolio designates of the party in opposition
30
Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society?
Answer
(A)
The Portuguese
31
The adoption of a federal system of government in Nigeria under colonial rule was necessitated mainly by
Answer
(E)
B and C
32
Public corporations are established mainly to
Answer
(D)
provide services at subsidized rates
33
Indirect Rule as a British colonial policy was first introduced in
Answer
(A)
India
34
Following the 1976 Local Government reforms in Nigeria,the Local governments were empowered to
Answer
(B)
promulgate and enforce bye-laws
35
In the Nigerian Constitution,the powers to create local governments lie with the
Answer
(B)
National Assembly
36
In the Nigerian Constitution,the powers to create local governments lie with the
Answer
(D)
State House of Assembly
37
The pre-colonial Igbo political system was largely
Answer
(A)
republican
38
Which of the following states were created in 1996?
Answer
(B)
Gombe and Zamfara
39
Acculturation in colonial administration was associated with the
Answer
(A)
French policy of assimilation
40
Military disengagement from politics is always preceded by
Answer
(B)
the making of a new constitution
41
The principle of federal character was first enunciated in the
Answer
(D)
1979 Constitution
42
The final court of appeal in Nigeria during the colonial era was the
Answer
(A)
privy council
43
The Native Authority system of local administration was introduced by the British in Nigeria to
Answer
(C)
empower traditional rulers
44
The major objective of the manifesto of the People's Redemption Party in the Second Republic was
Answer
(C)
emancipation of the masses
45
The privatization of public corporations in Nigeria is undertaken by the
Answer
(A)
Bureau of Public Enterprise
46
The main goal of the NNDP was to
Answer
(A)
agitate for Nigeria's independence
47
The Structural Adjustment Programme was introduced by the
Answer
(A)
Babangida regime
48
The Ogboni cult in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system played the role of the
Answer
(A)
judiciary
49
The head of the electoral body that conducted the June 12 1993 elections was
Answer
(A)
Humphrey Nwosu
50
Deregulation as an economic policy borders on
Answer
(B)
the removal of restrictions and extension of competition