JAMB - Government (2012)
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The distinctive attribute of a state is the monopoly of
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State as a political entity refers to
Answer(A)
An organized group within a definite territory
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Political values are acquired in any given society through
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In a democratic government, political sovereignty is vested in the
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One judicial function performed by the executive is
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A political system which empowers the leader with the ultimate responsibility to execute laws is
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A bill is a draft which is awaiting the consideration of the
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The private ownership of the means of production is a feature of
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In a feudal system, the two major classes are the serfs and the
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An example of a country with a flexible constitution is
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The rule of law is negation of
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To ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be
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Delegated legislation is made by bodies other than the
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The primary aim of pressure groups is to
Answer(B)
protects the interest of members
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The French colonial system was underlined by the policy of
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Which of the following is used in gauging public opinion?
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Colonization of Africa was mainly motivated by
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The commission charged with the conduct of federal elections in Nigeria is
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In the Hausa pre- colonial political system, a district was headed by
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Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system?
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An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is
Answer(C)
proportional representation
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The bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation is known as
Answer(D)
prorogation of parliament
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The right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called
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A permanent structure that facilitates continuity and guarantees orderly conduct in governance is
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An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as
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Radical nationalism in Nigeria is generally attributed to the influence of
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Two foreigners that directly aroused nationalist feelings among Nigerians are
Answer(D)
Marcus Garvey and Casely Hayford
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The Sharia legal system was first introduced in the Fourth Republic in
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The main focus of Nigeria's foreign policy since independence centers on
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Military intervention in Nigeria arose from
Answer(A)
perceived incapability of civilians to govern
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The first institution introduced by the military to exercise legislative power was the
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The central objective of privatization in Nigeria is to
Answer(D)
Improve the efficiency of enterprises
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Workers in the public corporations are known as
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Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 constitution to ensure
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In Nigeria, the agency mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal peace and security is the
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The National Assembly in Nigeria is primarily responsible for
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The major factor militating against the efficient operation of electoral commissions in Nigeria is
Answer(D)
Excessive political interference
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A major objective of the public Complaints Commission is
Answer(C)
Addressing the grievances of individuals and groups
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The country that championed decolonization in Africa was
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One of the programmes binding members of the Commonwealth is the