JAMB - Government (2012)

1
The distinctive attribute of a state is the monopoly of
Answer
(B)
power
2
State as a political entity refers to
Answer
(A)
An organized group within a definite territory
3
Political values are acquired in any given society through
Answer
(C)
political socialization
4
In a democratic government, political sovereignty is vested in the
Answer
(D)
electorate
5
One judicial function performed by the executive is
Answer
(A)
Granting of amnesty
6
A political system which empowers the leader with the ultimate responsibility to execute laws is
Answer
(B)
presidentialism
7
A bill is a draft which is awaiting the consideration of the
Answer
(C)
legislature
8
The private ownership of the means of production is a feature of
Answer
(A)
capitalism
9
In a feudal system, the two major classes are the serfs and the
Answer
(C)
lords
10
An example of a country with a flexible constitution is
Answer
(B)
Britain
11
The rule of law is negation of
Answer
(D)
absolute power
12
To ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be
Answer
(C)
separated
13
Delegated legislation is made by bodies other than the
Answer
(C)
parliament
14
The primary aim of pressure groups is to
Answer
(B)
protects the interest of members
15
The French colonial system was underlined by the policy of
Answer
(A)
assimilation
16
Which of the following is used in gauging public opinion?
Answer
(C)
mass media
17
Colonization of Africa was mainly motivated by
Answer
(B)
economic reasons
18
The commission charged with the conduct of federal elections in Nigeria is
Answer
(C)
INEC
19
In the Hausa pre- colonial political system, a district was headed by
Answer
(A)
A hakimi
20
Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system?
Answer
(A)
Checks and balances
21
An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is
Answer
(C)
proportional representation
22
The bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation is known as
Answer
(D)
prorogation of parliament
23
The right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called
Answer
(C)
political right
24
A permanent structure that facilitates continuity and guarantees orderly conduct in governance is
Answer
(A)
Bureaucracy
25
An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as
Answer
(A)
primary election
26
Radical nationalism in Nigeria is generally attributed to the influence of
Answer
(C)
Nnamdi Azikiwe
27
Two foreigners that directly aroused nationalist feelings among Nigerians are
Answer
(D)
Marcus Garvey and Casely Hayford
28
The Sharia legal system was first introduced in the Fourth Republic in
Answer
(C)
Zamfara State
29
The main focus of Nigeria's foreign policy since independence centers on
Answer
(D)
Afrocentrism
30
Military intervention in Nigeria arose from
Answer
(A)
perceived incapability of civilians to govern
31
The first institution introduced by the military to exercise legislative power was the
Answer
(A)
supreme military council
32
The central objective of privatization in Nigeria is to
Answer
(D)
Improve the efficiency of enterprises
33
Workers in the public corporations are known as
Answer
(C)
public servants
34
Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 constitution to ensure
Answer
(C)
Equity
35
In Nigeria, the agency mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal peace and security is the
Answer
(D)
police
36
The National Assembly in Nigeria is primarily responsible for
Answer
(D)
Making laws
37
The major factor militating against the efficient operation of electoral commissions in Nigeria is
Answer
(D)
Excessive political interference
38
A major objective of the public Complaints Commission is
Answer
(C)
Addressing the grievances of individuals and groups
39
The country that championed decolonization in Africa was
Answer
(C)
Ghana
40
One of the programmes binding members of the Commonwealth is the
Answer
(C)
Agenda for peace