JAMB - Government (2017)

1
The Constitutional forms with two levels of Government is _________
Answer
(D)
Confederation
2
The essence of ECOWAS is to________
Answer
(B)
foster interstate economic and political co-operation
3
The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____
Answer
(A)
president
4
The characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevent its officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________
Answer
(C)
anonymity
5
The granting of internal authority to the regions came under which constitution?
Answer
(B)
Richard Constitution
6
In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy?
Answer
(A)
Robert Michels
7
In the 18th century, a new wind of development blew over Europe and the development was referred to__________?
Answer
(C)
Industrial Revolution
8
One major merit of the Unitary system of government is that_______?
Answer
(B)
is cheaper to operate
9
The legal right to exercise power in a state is known as______
Answer
(A)
Authority
10
Bills passed by the legislature usually requires the approval of the following except_______
Answer
(B)
Member house of representative
11
Dispute among member state of ECOWAS are settled by _________?
Answer
(C)
The community tribunal
12
___ is the act of wearing campaign paraphernalia or carrying signs to a polling centre with the intent of influencing voters?
Answer
(C)
passive electioneering
13
The totality of Nigeria's participation in the international system is known as ______?
Answer
(B)
foreign policy
14
one important agent of a political socialization is the _______?
Answer
(B)
political party
15
The primary source of fund for local government is ________?
Answer
(C)
statutory allocation
16
The United Nations is a replacement for which ineffective organisation?
Answer
(B)
League of Nations
17
Which of the following emphasizes the rule of law and human rights protection?
Answer
(A)
constitutionalism
18
Laws enacted by the legislature are known as ___ ?
Answer
(A)
Legislation
19
The Quorum in the OPEC conference is formed with the attendance of ?
Answer
(D)
three quarter of the member state
20
Bye laws are made by the _______?
Answer
(B)
legislature
21
The organ of the UN that served as custodial of some African countries prior to their independence is _________?
Answer
(C)
the truteeship council
22
The chairman of the 1976 constitution drafting committee was _____?
Answer
(C)
Rotimi Williams
23
The needs of the citizen are made known to the government through ____?
Answer
(D)
public opinion
24
The organ that is responsible for the interpretation of law is known as _____?
Answer
(A)
Judiciary
25
New partnership for Africa's development was an attempt to overcome _______?
Answer
(C)
obstacles to african development
26
The problem that has bedeviled many developing societies is known as ______?
Answer
(D)
Corruption
27
A formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office is ___ ?
Answer
(B)
election
28
The system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______?
Answer
(A)
Party system
29
Ensuring that appointment into federal establishment in Nigeria reflect geographical spread is the sole function of the ____?
Answer
(C)
federal character commission
30
The transfer of certain powers and functions by means of constitutional or legislation process to the lowest levels of government is known as ___ ?
Answer
(D)
Decentralisation
31
When was the Nigeria flag designed?
Answer
(B)
1959
32
The elective principle was introduced by which constitution?
Answer
(B)
Clifford Constitution of 1922
33
The primary reason for the establishment of political parties is to _______?
Answer
(A)
Attain political power
34
The African country that was not colonised is ______?
Answer
(D)
Ethiopia
35
A major differences between pressure group and political party is that whereas the latter aims at winning power the former__________?
Answer
(C)
influencing government policies
36
Which of the following is a process of military disengagement from Nigerian politics?
Answer
(B)
conduct of free and fair elections
37
Division of responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any branches from exercising the core functions of another is _______?
Answer
(D)
separation of powers
38
In the 1976 reforms and the local government generally, which regime constitutes the Ibrahim panel of 1984?
Answer
(A)
Major General Muhammadu Buhari Administration
39
Iran, Iraq and which countries first created OPEC?
Answer
(C)
Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
40
One of the demerits of the privatisation of public corporations in Nigeria is?
Answer
(B)
higher cost of goods and services
41
The indirect dimension of changing the government is known as ___ ?
Answer
(A)
coup de ta't
42
The head of the palace in the pre-colonial Hausa system is?
Answer
(C)
sarkin fada
43
What is the name of the motion brought before the chamber asking that leave be given to bring in a bill?
Answer
(D)
leave
44
Early nationalist activities manifested in the form of _____?
Answer
(C)
participation
45
The appointment and dissolution of the board of directors of the public corporation fall under _______?
Answer
(A)
ministerial control