JAMB - Government (2010)
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Nation-state is synonymous with
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A fundamental component of political culture is
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A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is
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A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is
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A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the
Answer(A)
elected representatives rule
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In a parliamentary system, when the legislature passes a vote of no confidence on the executive it means that the
Answer(B)
executive is required to resign
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The legislative body of the United States of America is the
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The upper house in most federal systems is created to
Answer(C)
prevent excesses of the executive
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In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government?
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One of the general tenets of fascists doctrine is that a leader is
Answer(A)
supreme relative to the constitution
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In a cabinet system of government, executive power is exercised by the
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The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the
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A typical form of delegated legislation is
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The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person
Answer(B)
is convicted of a serious crime
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An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is
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In theory, one major advantage of the one-party system is that it
Answer(C)
serves as an instrument of national integration
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A tactic employed by pressure groups to achieve their objectives is
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Public opinion can be measured through
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Which of the following is the main function of the civil service
Answer(A)
implementing government policies
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Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?
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The Aro age-grade system in Igbo land was
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France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to
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The foremost British trading company on the West African coast was
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Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar?
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One of the major weaknesses of the Independence constitution is that it
Answer(A)
failed to provide the country with full sovereignty
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The first law-making body in Nigeria after amalgamation was
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The designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers was recommended by a commission headed by
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A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is
Answer(D)
lack of executive power to enforce decisions
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One of the strong points of the multiparty system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is
Answer(C)
wider political participation
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In which of the following is the ceremonial and executive powers fused?
Answer(A)
Presidential system of government
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A major contentious issue confronting the Nigerian Federalism is
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The main purpose of establishing public enterprise in Nigeria is to
Answer(C)
provide essential services
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Parastatals are established to
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The General Purpose Committee of the local government is
Answer(A)
cabinet of the local government
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The highest organ of the state during Babangida Regime was the
Answer(B)
Armed Forces Ruling Council
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Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
Answer(C)
perceived to abolish the federal system
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Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because
Answer(A)
France's atomic test in the Sahara Desert
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An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non-aligned countries is
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Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
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Nigeria was classified as a front line state for
Answer(C)
supporting the liberation efforts in Southern Africa
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The prominent role Nigeria played in the UN in the 70's earned her
Answer(B)
permanent representation at the UN
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The head of Nigeria's foreign mission in a Commonwealth nation is known as
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One of the major functions of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is
Answer(C)
appointing the Executive Secretary
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The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is
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The Secretary General of the United Nations is appointed by the
Answer(C)
General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council
