JAMB - Government (2015)

  • 1
    The main attributes of a state are
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    (B)
    population, territory, government and sovereignty
  • 2
    A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it
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    (B)
    makes accountability difficult
  • 3
    In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the
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    (C)
    year Lugard effected amalgamation of Nigeria
  • 4
    Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar?
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    (C)
    Oba Ovonramwen
  • 5
    How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967?
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    (B)
    12
  • 6
    A major function of Warrant Chiefs was to
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    (A)
    take charge of local administration
  • 7
    A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is
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    (A)
    a republic
  • 8
    The first Governor-General of Nigeria was
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    (A)
    Lord Lugard
  • 9
    The main role of pressure groups is to
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    (A)
    influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them
  • 10
    The OAU was formed in
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    (D)
    1963
  • 11
    The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is
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    (A)
    Boutrous Boutrous-Ghali
  • 12
    The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because
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    (A)
    of the fragmented political structures
  • 13
    In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of
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    (D)
    Exclusive list
  • 14
    In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible
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    (B)
    to the State Government
  • 15
    An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is
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    (A)
    primary election
  • 16
    Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
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    (B)
    Yakubu Gowon
  • 17
    Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?
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    (D)
    Alaafin
  • 18
    Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the
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    (A)
    Lyttelton Constitution
  • 19
    Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU?
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    (D)
    Appointment of staff
  • 20
    When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of
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    (C)
    checks and balances
  • 21
    Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
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    (B)
    perceived to abolish the federal system
  • 22
    The Igbo political system was based on
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    (B)
    Umunna
  • 23
    One challenge associated with presidential system of Government
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    (B)
    separation of power
  • 24
    The dominant idea behind the establishment of the Organization of African Unity is
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    (A)
    that Africa must unite
  • 25
    A typical form of delegated legislation is
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    (D)
    a bye-law
  • 26
    Nigeria’s quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her
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    (B)
    size and population
  • 27
    The term, rule of law means
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    (D)
    A and B above
  • 28
    France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to
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    (C)
    change their way of life
  • 29
    In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as
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    (A)
    Oyo Mesi
  • 30
    A good example of a country with a largely unwritten constitution is
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    (D)
    United Kingdom
  • 31
    Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the
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    (C)
    Privy Court
  • 32
    The Independent National Electoral Commission has the power to prepare and maintain the register of
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    (B)
    voters
  • 33
    In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government?
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    (D)
    Confederal
  • 34
    The two leaders that played the most prominent roles in the formation of the ECOWAS were
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    (A)
    Gowon and Eyadema
  • 35
    Under a presidential system of government, the legislature and the executive are
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    (D)
    elected separately to a fixed term
  • 36
    Which of these constitutions recognised local government as a third tier of government in Nigeria?
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    (C)
    1979 Constitution
  • 37
    A referendum is a device to ensure that
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    (C)
    decisions are effected with the consent of citizens
  • 38
    The Mid-Western Region was created in Nigeria in
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    (C)
    1963
  • 39
    A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is
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    (A)
    aristocracy
  • 40
    One of the principal objectives of the OPEC is to
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    (B)
    harmonise the oil policies of member countries
  • 41
    A constitution that requires a plebiscite or a referendum to be amended is
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    (C)
    rigid
  • 42
    The following are international organisations except
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    (A)
    pressure group
  • 43
    The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person
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    (C)
    is convicted of a serious crime
  • 44
    In the Presidential System of Government, the president is elected to office by
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    (D)
    the people through direct elections
  • 45
    The act of removing an elected official by the electorate is referred to as
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    (C)
    recall