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JAMB - Government (2013)

1
Power that is delegated is exercised
Answer
(A)
By devolution
2
De Jure sovereignty is acquired through
Answer
(A)
Law
3
A group of people who live together under a common law within a definite territory is a
Answer
(D)
State
4
Political socialization is associated with
Answer
(B)
The transmission of political values
5
According to Aristotle, a form of government in which the few rule for the benefit of all is
Answer
(B)
Aristocracy
6
Rule by the old people is known as
Answer
(B)
Gerontocracy
7
As an executive, the commissioner is charged with the responsibility of
Answer
(A)
Implementing laws
8
Rules adjudication is a primary function of the
Answer
(A)
Judiciary
9
The judiciary controls the executive in federal state through
Answer
(C)
Judicial review
10
One major advantage of the unitary system is that it tends to make government
Answer
(D)
Strong and stable
11
The presidential system differs from the parliamentary system of government in that
Answer
(D)
The tenure of office of the president is limited
12
Which of the following advocates equitable distribution of wealth?
Answer
(C)
Socialism
13
A constitution that is difficult to amend is
Answer
(A)
Rigid
14
Which of the following constitutions is more suitable for centralization of political power?
Answer
(D)
Flexible constitution
15
Which of the following types of citizenship cannot be withdrawn?
Answer
(B)
Citizenship by birth
16
The right of citizens to vote is
Answer
(A)
Universal suffrage
17
A political party is different from a pressure group in its
Answer
(A)
Objective
18
One of the functions of pressure groups is to
Answer
(C)
Articulate the opinion of their members
19
Under the 1979 Constitution, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the
Answer
(C)
Federal Legislature
20
Under Nigeria's Second Republic, the Senate was under the leadership of
Answer
(B)
Joseph Wayas
21
The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission is statutorily empowered to determine the remuneration of
Answer
(B)
Political office holders
22
The primary function of the Code of Conduct Bureau is to
Answer
(A)
Ensure minimum standard of morality
23
The party system practiced in Nigeria's Third Republic was
Answer
(A)
Two-party
24
Nigeria adopted the federal system of government because of
Answer
(D)
The fear of domination of minorities
25
The highest policy making body under the Gowon Regime was
Answer
(C)
Supreme Military Council
26
Nigeria became a federation of thirty-six state during the era of
Answer
(D)
Sani Abacha
27
Which of the following headed the committee that recommended the suitability of Abuja as a new federal city?
Answer
(D)
Justice Akinola Aguda
28
A public corporation is managed by
Answer
(D)
The board of directors
29
The provisional Ruling Council was the highest ruling body during the regime of
Answer
(D)
Sani Abacha
30
Nigeria's non-alignment policy in the sixties lacked real substance because of her
Answer
(D)
Close ties with Britain
31
Under the Technical Aid Corps, Nigerian experts are deployed to
Answer
(A)
African, the pacific and the Caribbean
32
The center-piece of Nigeria's foreign policy covers only
Answer
(B)
Africa
33
Which of the following countries pioneered the establishment of ECOWAS alongside Nigeria?
Answer
(B)
Togo
34
Nigeria's role in the African Union was most prominent during the regime of
Answer
(A)
President Olusegun Obasanjo
35
A representative of a Commonwealth country in another member state is known as
Answer
(D)
High Commissioner