JAMB UTME - Government - 1978

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Question 2 Rapport

Which of the following is true as a major function of elections?

Elections serve the purpose of recruitment of the leaders to office in a modern state

the elections give the people a chance to eliminate opponents who are in office

they are means of testing the popularity of politicians of politicians

politicians use elections as tools to deceive the populace

Elections are a means by which politicians keep themeselves in power

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Read lesson note on The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

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Question 3 Rapport

The constitution of any given country must provide for

the ditribution of powers

the rights and duties of the individual

the rule of law

none of the above

A, B and C

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Read lesson note on Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

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Question 4 Rapport

The (former ) Western Region of Nigeria became internally self-governing in

1955

1957

1958

1956

1959

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Read lesson note on Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Post – Independence Constitutions

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Question 5 Rapport

The new local government reforms in Nigeria

seek to establish uniformity in type, purpose and functions local authorities

make traditional rulers more powerful than ever before

are a waste of time and the federal government's money

promote unity but allow for some diverity in the structure of local governments

would definitely establish clean and efficient governments at the local level

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Electoral Process (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Local Government

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Question 6 Rapport

If the rights of the individual are violated or threatened, where can he go for redress?

the Executive branch of government

the Legislative branch of government

the Local government council

the Judicial branch of government

the Ministry for internal of Home Affairs

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Political Ideologies

Organs Of Government

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Question 7 Rapport

Democracy means a system of government in which

the majority rules

the minority rules

there is no party system

the people rule

none of the above

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Principles Of Democratic Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Principles Of Democratic Government

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Question 8 Rapport

The Judiciary is

an arm of the Executive

the body which makes the law

a body of lawyers

the body which interprets the law

the body which enforces the law

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Political Ideologies

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Question 9 Rapport

In which of these organs of the United Nations Organization is veto power exercised by some countries

the world health organisation

the security council

the general assembly

the UN committee against apartheid

the international court of justice

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Organs Of Government

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Question 10 Rapport

In a federal system such as Nigeria the local governments are directly responsible

to the federal or central government

to the state government

to no other level of government

to the federal and state governments

to any level of government which can provide money for its programmes

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Read lesson note on Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa (WAEC)

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

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Question 11 Rapport

Delegated legislation is legislation

which is not submitted to parliament

made by judicial tribunals

made by a minister acting an Act of Parliament

made by local government

made by parastatals

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Constitutions (WAEC)

Local Government

Public Corporations And Parastatals

Constitutions

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Question 12 Rapport

In the Presidential system of government the president is elected to office by

the cabinet

the parliament or legislature

the military

the people through direct elections

the political party

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

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Question 13 Rapport

Which of the following would act for the Head of state when he is out of the country?

the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

the Chief of Staff, Army

the Chief of staff, supreme Military Head Quarters

the Chief of Staff, Air Force

the General Officer Commanding, First Division

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Question 14 Rapport

When did Nigeria gain her Independence?

1st October, 1963

31st October, 1690

1st October, 2012

1st October, 1960

12th October, 1992

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

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Question 15 Rapport

The separation of powers means the same as

a presidential system of government

checks and balances

the rule of law

supremacy of the judiciary

none of the above

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Structures Of Governance

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Question 16 Rapport

The Economic Commission for Africa is an agency of

the OAU

the Commonwealth

the United Nations

the OCAM

the African Development Bank

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on International Organizations (JAMB)

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Question 17 Rapport

A constituency

is the same as a legislature

is part of the campaign process

is an area or district in which the inhabitants can send a representative to parliament

is an important part of every monarchy

consists of party executives and freewheelers

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Electoral Process (JAMB)

Read lesson note on State Structure And Characteristics Of Government (WAEC)

The Electoral Process

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

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Question 18 Rapport

To raise funds, local governments can levy

import duties

income taxes

Excise duties

rates

profits tax

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

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Question 19 Rapport

Rights are

claims which the law allows

claims against the state

claims against other individuals

claims which are natural to men

what are written in the constitution

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

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Question 20 Rapport

Th OAU was formed in

1946

1956

1960

1963

1965

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on International Organizations (JAMB)

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Question 21 Rapport

The Lol Cadres, a major factor in the constitutional development of the French colonial territories, was introduced in

1940

1946

1950

1956

1960

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

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Question 22 Rapport

The first Governor General of Nigeria was

Lord Lugard

Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe

Sir James Robertson

the late Major Genery Aguiyi Irosi

the Oni of ife

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Question 23 Rapport

The idea of collective responsibility in the Executive branch of government means that

no single member of the executive can take any responsible decision

a member of the executive has no way out of decisions made in that body

a member executive cannot publicly criticise decisions collectively made without first resigning

responibility within the executive is not unilateral

parliament must ratify executive decision collectively reached

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Question 24 Rapport

The Public Service Commission (Nigeria) is responsible for the appointment of all,

judges of the High Court

officials of public corporations

civil servants

military personnel

university teachers

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Question 25 Rapport

The military take over power from politicians in West African countries

when poltician have become corrupt and are reckless in their use of power

when there is a breakdom of law and order in the country

for reasons which touch on the interest of the military

because of the personal ambitions of some politicians

all of the above

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Question 26 Rapport

The citizen's obligations are

what the government orders

duties the individual imposes on himself

what the law requires of the individual

what the military decrees

what political parties demand of their members

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Citizenship (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Citizenship

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Question 27 Rapport

The first Governor General of Nigeria was

Lord Lugard

Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe

Sir James Robertson

the late Major Genery Aguiyi Irosi

the Oni of ife

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Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

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Question 28 Rapport

A cabinet system of government is practised in

the USSR

the USA

the People's Republic of China

the United Kingdom

North Korea

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

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Question 29 Rapport

The Executive is

a committee of the legislature

the body that makes laws

the body that executes the policies of government

the highest organ of government

none of the above

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Organs Of Government

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Question 30 Rapport

The first political party properly so-called was formed in Nigeria in

1916

1923

1944

1948

1951

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Political Parties And Party Systems (WAEC)

Political Parties And Party Systems

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Question 31 Rapport

A constitution is federal if

it provides for a presidential system

it is unwritten

it is not unitary

the central ad component units or authorities are co-ordinate and equal

there is a division of powers between a central and a division of powers between a central and a number of other component authorities

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Read lesson note on Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

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Question 32 Rapport

In a modern state, pressure Groups find that the most effective way of achieving their purposes is by

causing trouble among he populace

influencing decisions of government

forming political parties

rigging elections to offices of the state

A and C

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Read lesson note on Pressure Groups (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Pressure Groups, Public Opinion And Mass Media (WAEC)

Pressure Groups

Pressure Groups, Public Opinion And Mass Media

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Question 33 Rapport

An electoral system is the system which governs

the appointment of the Pope elections

how people vote

the conduct of elections

the appointment of cabinet ministers

the appointment of judges

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Electoral Process (JAMB)

Read lesson note on The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body (WAEC)

The Electoral Process

The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body

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Question 34 Rapport

Nigeria is not a member of

the OAU

the Security Council of the UN

the African Development Bank

the Commonwealth

the OCAM

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on International Organizations (JAMB)

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Question 35 Rapport

The 1946 constitutions in Nigeria and the Gold Coast (Ghana were the results of

pressures from nationalists within the colonies

pressures by united states of America

pressures from the British government

pressures from within and from outside these colonies

none of the above

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 36 Rapport

The supreme policy-making organ in the Organization of African Unity is

the Council of ministers

the Assembly of Head of State and government

the general secretariat

the specialised commissions

none of the above

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Read lesson note on International Organizations (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

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Question 37 Rapport

The dominant idea behind the establishment of the organization of African Unity is

that Africa must unite

to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done

to provide a framework and opportunities for-co-operation on common Africa problems

to promote economic development of Africa

to have its Secretary-General co-ordinate the foreign policies of member states

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

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Question 38 Rapport

All members of the newly constituted local government councils in Nigeria were

Directly elected

indirectly elected

appointed by the State Governors

appointed by the Head of State

none of the above

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

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Question 39 Rapport

Indirect Rule as practised by the British in their West African colonies

did not attempt to reform existing traditional institutions

was over glorified and expedient nonsense

satisfied neither the rulers nor the ruled

had nothing in common with the reality of french rule in their colonies

meant ruling through existing rulers and attempting to check excesses

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Colonial Administration (WAEC)

Colonial Administration

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Question 40 Rapport

The primary political parties is to

oppose the government

Aggregate interest

mobilise public opinion

provide welfare for their member

provide support for the military

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Political Parties And Party Systems (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Public Opinion (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Political Ideologies

Public Opinion

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Question 41 Rapport

The principle of universal adult suffrage refers to

the right of all adult people to vote

the structure of political parties

the legal nature of a constitution

the right to free speech

all of the above

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Principles Of Democratic Government (JAMB)

Principles Of Democratic Government

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Question 42 Rapport

The most remarkable thing about post-independence political development in the Gambia is

that the country has been swallowed up by the much bigger country of Senegal

the relatively untarnished reputation of sir Dauda Jawara

that without reliance on overwhelming force, the government has remained in power and tolerated opposition

the uniquely robust economy which the government has succeeded in establishing for the country and distributed fairly among its people

the existence of opposition parties

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Read lesson note on Political Parties And Party Systems (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Post – Independence Constitutions

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Question 43 Rapport

The treaty establishing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was

concluded in Lome (Togo) in December, 1976 after hard and extensive negotiations

designed as the main pillar on which an eventual African common market would be built

the brain-child of Togo and Ghana

signed in Lagos in May 1975 to promote trade and other economic co-operation in the region as a whole

to immediately eliminate tariffs and other barriers to trade among members

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

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Question 44 Rapport

An unwritten constitution is one which

is not subject to judicial review

is only partially written

is not written at all

is made up solely of a set of conventions

none of the above

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Constitutions (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Constitution (JAMB)

Constitutions

Constitution

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Question 45 Rapport

By establishing public corporations governments are trying to

eliminate private enterprises

compete with private enterprise

render crucial services to the public in areas which the civll service cannot effectively handle

make quick profit at the expense of the people

B and D

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Read lesson note on Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Public Corporations And Parastatals

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Question 46 Rapport

Before colonial rule, Yoruba traditional rulers were appointed by

the people acting through their representatives

the Ogboni

Ifa (oracle)priests

Odudwa

Kingmakers

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 47 Rapport

Which of the following would you consider the most famous among the leaders of nationalist movement in Nigeria?

Kwame Nkurumah

General Olusegun Obasanjo

Herbert Macaulay

Anthony Enahoro

Dauda Adegbenro

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 48 Rapport

Pressure groups are

Organisation which want to overthrow the government

organisations which seek to influence the policies of the government

associations of people who share the same ideology

political parties

religious orders

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Pressure Groups (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Pressure Groups