JAMB - Government (2015)
1
The main attributes of a state are
Answer(B)
population, territory, government and sovereignty
2
A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it
Answer(B)
makes accountability difficult
3
In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the
Answer(C)
year Lugard effected amalgamation of Nigeria
4
Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar?
5
How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967?
6
A major function of Warrant Chiefs was to
Answer(A)
take charge of local administration
7
A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is
8
The first Governor-General of Nigeria was
9
The main role of pressure groups is to
Answer(A)
influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them
11
The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is
12
The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because
Answer(A)
of the fragmented political structures
13
In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of
14
In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible
15
An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is
16
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
17
Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?
18
Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the
19
Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU?
20
When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of
21
Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
Answer(B)
perceived to abolish the federal system
22
The Igbo political system was based on
23
One challenge associated with presidential system of Government
24
The dominant idea behind the establishment of the Organization of African Unity is
25
A typical form of delegated legislation is
26
Nigeria’s quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her
27
The term, rule of law means
28
France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to
29
In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as
30
A good example of a country with a largely unwritten constitution is
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Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the
32
The Independent National Electoral Commission has the power to prepare and maintain the register of
33
In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government?
34
The two leaders that played the most prominent roles in the formation of the ECOWAS were
35
Under a presidential system of government, the legislature and the executive are
Answer(D)
elected separately to a fixed term
36
Which of these constitutions recognised local government as a third tier of government in Nigeria?
37
A referendum is a device to ensure that
Answer(C)
decisions are effected with the consent of citizens
38
The Mid-Western Region was created in Nigeria in
39
A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is
40
One of the principal objectives of the OPEC is to
Answer(B)
harmonise the oil policies of member countries
41
A constitution that requires a plebiscite or a referendum to be amended is
42
The following are international organisations except
43
The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person
Answer(C)
is convicted of a serious crime
44
In the Presidential System of Government, the president is elected to office by
Answer(D)
the people through direct elections
45
The act of removing an elected official by the electorate is referred to as
