JAMB UTME - Government - 1982

The Electoral Process

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Question 5 Report

The main function of the Legislative Council in British Colonial West Africa was to

advise the Governor on policy Correct answer

make the law

execute the law

interpret the law

act as a disciplinary body for the civil servants

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Structures Of Governance

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Question 6 Report

One of the earliest political institutions set up in the colonial period to allow for local participation in politics was the

Supreme Military Council

Legislative Council Correct answer

Federal Executive Council

Willink's Commission

Public Service Commission

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Colonial Administration

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Question 7 Report

Which of these is NOT a method of election?

Co-option Correct answer

Second ballot

Proportional representation

Primary election

Simple majority

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Citizenship

The Electoral Process

Processes Of Legislation

The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body

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Question 8 Report

In the Parliamentary System of government executive powers are vested in

The President

Parliament

the Party in government

the Cabinet Correct answer

a few powerful men in the country

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Arms Of Government

Political Ideologies

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Question 9 Report

In the presidential system in Nigeria the Chief Executive remains in office for

a period of eight years

a fixed term Correct answer

as long as he enjoys popular support

two terms

a period of six years

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Question 10 Report

Which of following countries operates a single party system?

Ghana

Nigeria

Tanzania Correct answer

Uganda

France

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Question 11 Report

Which of the following countries has the right to veto the decision of the Security Council

Australia

Switzerland

China Correct answer

Canada

Japan

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Question 12 Report

Before it became effective, the 1979 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was finally approved by

The Nigeria Labour Congress

the National Assembly

the Supreme Military Council Correct answer

a referendum

all adult voters in Nigeria

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Constitution

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Question 13 Report

The body whose responsibility it is to recruit the senior staff of local government councils in Nigeria is the

Public Service Commission Correct answer

State Ministry of Local Governmnet

Emirate or Council of Chiefs

President

Local Government Council

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Local Government

The Civil Service

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Question 14 Report

We say that a constitution is rigid if

the sources are too many

the constitution is foreign

it has no chapter on human rights

the provisions are too detailed

the process of changing it is too cumbersome Correct answer

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Constitutions

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Question 15 Report

The Nigeria 1981 Revenue Allocation Act entitled the local governments to?

20 percent

12 percent

31 percent

58.5 percent

10 percent Correct answer

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Local Government

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Question 16 Report

A Federal system of government is the one in which

power is concentrated in the hands of one of the governments

Subordinate units of government exercise sovereign power

the state governors can sue the central government

power is shared between the central government and local governments

power is shared between the central and state governments Correct answer

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State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

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Question 17 Report

A constitution refers to

any written legal document

basic rules for conducting the affairs of any organization Correct answer

the doctrine that the power of government must be limited

rules adopted in legislative procedures

the separation of powers

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Constitution

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Question 18 Report

In the British parliamentary system, if parliament passes a vote of no confidence on the government, the Prime Minister

must change some ministers

can ask the Queen to resign

can dismiss some top civil servants

and his cabinet may feel obliged to resign Correct answer

can Dissolve the opposition party

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Question 19 Report

The OAU was founded to

effect an immediate politicical union of African States

end colonialism in Africa bt 1970

promote the unity and solidarity of African states Correct answer

create a common market in sub-Saharan Africa

prevent other regional groups from being set up in Africa

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Foreign Policy

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Question 20 Report

Which of the following countries voted 'no' in the referendum conducted by france in 1958?

Ivory Coast

Togo

Cameroon

Republic of Benin

Guinea Correct answer

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Post – Independence Constitutions

Foreign Policy

Political Ideologies

Public Opinion

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Question 21 Report

The idea of democracy as a system of government was inherited from

the USA

Italy

England

Greece Correct answer

China

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Arms Of Government

Systems Of Governance

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Question 22 Report

Ghana was led into independence by

Dr J.B Danquah

Dr Kwame Nkrumah Correct answer

Dr K.A Busia

Mr.Akuffo Addo

Mr. Krobo Edusei

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Constitutional Development In Nigeria

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Question 23 Report

Under the present local government system in Nigeria, local councils get the bulk their finances from

rates and taxes

state governments

the federal government Correct answer

self-help schemes

fines and penalties by the courts

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Local Government

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Question 24 Report

All of the following term is different from the others?

totalitarianism

fascism

dictatorship

authoritarianism

constitutionalism Correct answer

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Pressure Groups

Forms Of Government

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Political Ideologies

Constitution

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Question 25 Report

In which of the following institutions does the 1979 Constitution of Nigerian provide for the representation of traditional rulers?

The Senate

National House of Chiefs

The Population Bureau

Council of States Correct answer

National Economic Council

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Question 26 Report

An unwritten constitution is the one where

no part of the constitution is ever written down

the whole constitution is not contained in any one document Correct answer

the constitution is based on the wishes of the prime minister

the constitution can be amended by a simple majority

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Constitution

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Question 27 Report

Bye-laws are usually made and enforced by

state governments

trade union

local authorities Correct answer

the Chief Inspector of police

the Senate

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Forms Of Government

Local Government

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Question 28 Report

The Economic Commission for Africa is an agency of

ECOWAS

the OCAM

the Commonwealth

the OAU

the United Nations Correct answer

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Question 29 Report

Universal Suffrage means

Adult participation in politics

giving voting right to wemen above the age of 21

property ownership

citizens who understand why they vote

the right of qualified adults to vote Correct answer

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The Electoral Process

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Question 30 Report

The purpose of registration before elections is to

know the total population of a country

know the names of all taxable adults

know the number of people that support each political party

Guard against frud at elections Correct answer

identify citizens and non-citizens of a state

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Citizenship

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Question 31 Report

The organization of African Unty was set up in

1960

1957

1963 Correct answer

1975

1979

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Relations With African Countries

Foreign Policy

Nigeria In International Organizations

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Question 32 Report

The membership of pressure groups is limited because they

pursue specific andd narrow objectives Correct answer

are mainly concerned with public interests

promote other people's interests

are not friendly

are not patriotic

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Pressure Groups

Pressure Groups, Public Opinion And Mass Media

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Question 33 Report

Which of the parties listed below was founded by Herbert Macaulay in 1923?

The Nigerian Youth Movement

The Action Group

The Northern People's Congress

The Nigerian National Democratic Party Correct answer

The National Council of Nigerian Citizens

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Question 34 Report

A body of people and institutions that make and enforce laws for a particular society is called

government Correct answer

dictatorship

anarchy

totalitariansim

democracy

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Question 35 Report

In a parliamentary system of government the head of government is usually

the head of state

selected from the upper chamber

a graduate of a university

the prime minister Correct answer

elected by the whole country

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Question 36 Report

The Nigeria Federal Legislature is

bicameral Correct answer

Unicameral

called the House of Assembly

Called the House of Representatives

the Senate

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Processes Of Legislation

Structures Of Governance

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Question 37 Report

In a democracy, political power is exercised by

the majority Correct answer

the literate public

the few wealthy

one person

the monarchy

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Principles Of Democratic Government

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Question 38 Report

The judicial organ of the United Nations is the

Security council

Trusteeship council

International court of justice Correct answer

General Assembly

European court

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Arms Of Government

Organs Of Government

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Question 39 Report

In a federal system, powers that are allocated to both Central and State governments are called

Exclusive

Concurrent Correct answer

Arbitary

Copyrights

Residual

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State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

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Question 40 Report

Anonymity of the civil servant means that civil servants must

serve any government impartially

be politically neutral

have job security

avoid nepotism and favouritism

not receive the credit or blame for any good or bad policy Correct answer

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Citizenship

The Civil Service

Public/civil Service Administration

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Question 41 Report

Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, State Electoral Commissions are to conduct

gubernatorial election

elections into state Houses of Assembly

Local government elections Correct answer

all elections

Presidential elections

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Citizenship

Local Government

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Question 42 Report

Pressure groups are important because they

enjoy publicity

manage political crisis for the their members

sponsor candidates for election

represent groups who may otherwise be ignored Correct answer

are not interested in the welfare of the state

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Pressure Groups

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Question 43 Report

A court order directing a detainee to be brought to court is called

referendum

summons Correct answer

injunction

habeas corpus

prerogative

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Arms Of Government

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Question 44 Report

The United Nations Organization was founded to

end the Second World War

end the Nigerian Civil War

promote World peace Correct answer

Co-ordinate the activities of all its members

co-ordinate the activities of regional organizations

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Question 45 Report

Where is the administrative headquarters of ECOWAS?

Lome

Accra

Abidjan

Lagos Correct answer

Cotonou

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Foreign Policy

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Question 46 Report

The Nigeria 1979 Constitution gives the right to vote to

every resident alien in Nigeria

every Nigerian child

all secondary school children

all Nigerians below the age of seventeen

all Nigerians of eighteen years and above Correct answer

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Question 47 Report

A constituency is the same as

a local government area

a region in a federal system of government

an electoral district Correct answer

any large town where people vote

the ward

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The Electoral Process

Local Government

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Question 48 Report

The primary function of the Economic and social council of the UN is to

improve thw social relationship between the USA and the Soviet Union

maintain world peace and security

assist in the development of member states Correct answer

lift customs barriers betwen petroleum producing and non-petroleum producing countries

encourage trade between Third World and European countries

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