NECO SSCE - Government - 2001

Question 1 Rapport

The Public Service Commission deals with the

ambassadors to foreign countries

Controller-general of customs

Permanent secretaries of ministers

police force

Supreme court judges

Détails de la réponse

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

Read lesson note on Public/civil Service Administration (WAEC)

Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries

Public/civil Service Administration

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Question 2 Rapport

Which organ of government is responsible for the formulation and implementation of laws and policies?

Courts

executive

judiciary

legislature

senate

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Organs Of Government

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Question 3 Rapport

Decentralization has the following as merits EXCEPT that it

accommodates local differences

Allows for leadership training

allows for conflict of power

enhances political participation

Is a check on tyranny

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Local Government

Structures Of Governance

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Question 4 Rapport

What is NOT a fundamental human right?

Freedom from arbitrary arrest

freedom of movement

presumed guilty until found innocent

right to a fair trial

right to life

Détails de la réponse

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Question 5 Rapport

The official termination of each session of a House of Assembly is known as

adjournment

Closure

Dissolution

prorogation

Summon

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Processes Of Legislation

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 6 Rapport

Which is NOT a type of citizenship?

Conferment

indigenousness

marriage

naturalization

registration

Détails de la réponse

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Question 7 Rapport

Which ideology emphasizes a classless society?

capitalism

communism

feudalism

totalitarianism

welfares

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

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Question 8 Rapport

Which part of Nigeria was declared an extension of Britain in 1861?

Calabar

Kaduna

Lagos

Lokoja

Oil rivers

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

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Question 9 Rapport

The 1993 general election had been judged as the best in Nigeria, yet it was inconclusive because

it was widely rigged

it produced no winner

one of the candidates resigned on the day of election

the election result was annulled

the result was inconclusive when it was announced

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

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Question 10 Rapport

The amalgamation of the colony of Lagos and the southern protectorate took place in

1899

1903

1906

1912

1914

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Organs Of Government

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Question 11 Rapport

In a real mass party the highest policy making body in the party organizational hierarchy is the

national congress

National Executive Council

National secretary

national publicity department

Parliamentary Party Committee

Détails de la réponse

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

Political Parties And Party Systems

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Question 12 Rapport

Power can be defined as the

ability to command obedience

authority to influence others

legitimate right to rule

right to command respect

right to apply sanctions

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government (WAEC)

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

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Question 13 Rapport

The knowledge and belief which individuals possess about the political system is known as ....... Orientation.

Affective

cognitive

evaluative

parochial

participatory

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Political Ideologies

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Question 14 Rapport

Who was NOT a victim of the January 15, 1966 coup in Nigeria?

Brigadier Maimalari Zachariah

Festus Okotie Eboh

Michael Okpalai

Samuel Akintola

Tafawa Balewa

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries. (WAEC)

Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries.

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Question 15 Rapport

An instrument for exercise of power for controlling, administering and managing the affairs of people based on laws is the

civil service

executive

government

judiciary

state

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 16 Rapport

What is NOT a feature of a unitary system?

The constitution should be flexible

The people forming the society are homogenous

The question of secession does notaries

There is constitutional division of powers

there is only one source of authority

Détails de la réponse

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

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

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

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Question 17 Rapport

The power of the president to assent to bills is derived from the principle of

checks and balances

Fundamental freedom

political equality

Rule of law

Separation of power

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Principles Of Democratic Government (JAMB)

Principles Of Democratic Government

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Question 18 Rapport

Who was the electoral chairman who conducted the 1983 election?

Chief israel Esua

Chief Micheal Ani

Justice Victor Ovie-Wiskey

Prof Eme Awa

Prof Humphrey Nwosu

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

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Question 19 Rapport

What is referred to as the fourth estate of the realm?

Civil service

executive

judiciary

legislature

press

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

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Question 20 Rapport

Primus inter pares’ is a term usually used to qualify the

electorate

President

Prime minister

Queen of England

Senate president

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 21 Rapport

Nigeria started to operate on a real federal structure with the introduction of the

1922 Clifford constitution

1946 Richards constitution

1953 London conference

1954 Lyttleton constitution

1963 Republican constitution

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism (JAMB)

The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism

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Question 22 Rapport

Constitutionalism emphasizes that those who govern the state should do so according to

laid down rules of public order

The dictates of political leader:

the direction of legal luminaries

The satisfaction of their egos

Their whims and caprices

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Constitutions (WAEC)

Constitutions

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Question 23 Rapport

Direct democracy succeeded in Athens because

the civil servants were properly trained

The institution government was well established

The population was small in size

The people were united and purposeful

The made use of professionals

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on The Civil Service (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

The Civil Service

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Question 24 Rapport

The Nigerian/Biafra civil war ended on

January 15, 1967

27-May-67

15-Jan-70

27-May-70

13-Jul-75

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 25 Rapport

Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 originated from

Britain

China

Germany

India

Russia

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 26 Rapport

The headquarters of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)is in

Beijing

Cape Town

London

Washington

Vienna

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

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Question 27 Rapport

A zero party election occurs when

all candidates run independently

Candidates bribe their way through

only party candidates contest

there are no party symbols

Voters have no parties

Détails de la réponse

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

Political Parties And Party Systems

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Question 28 Rapport

One of the main features of the February 1976 Local Government Reform in Nigeria was the

election of a chairman

introduction of three arms of government

introduction of a speaker of the house

appointment of supervisory councilors

Uniform system of administration

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

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Question 29 Rapport

A constitution that is very flexible is _____ constitution

state

unwritten

written

rigid

none of the above

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Constitutions (WAEC)

Constitutions

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Question 30 Rapport

A multi-member constituency is used to facilitate the operation of

absolute majority

functional representation

Proportional representation

second ballot

simple majority

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

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Question 31 Rapport

The Head of state or ceremonial president under the 1963 republican constitution was elected through

an open ballot

an open secret ballot

an option ballot

a head count

a secret ballot

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

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Question 32 Rapport

How many delegates from Nigeria and Cameroon attended the London Constitutional Conference of 1953?

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

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Question 33 Rapport

‘Jamiyyar Mutanen Avewa', which is a cultural organization, metamorphosed into a political party called

Borno Youth Movement

Northern Element Progressive Union

Northern People's Congress

People's Redemption Party

United Middle Belt Congress

Détails de la réponse

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

Political Parties And Party Systems

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Question 34 Rapport

Nigeria started to operate on a real federal structure with the introduction of the

1922 Clifford constitution

1946 Richards constitution

1953 London conference

1954 Lyttleton constitution

1963 Republican constitution

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Public Commissions Established By The 1979 (JAMB)

Read lesson note on The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism (JAMB)

Public Commissions Established By The 1979

The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism

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Question 35 Rapport

Public opinion is the sum total of views and feelings of citizens on matters relating to

the continent

the nation

parochial interest

sectionalism

self-interest

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Public Opinion (JAMB)

Public Opinion

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Question 36 Rapport

The existence of delegated legislation

encourages separation of power

Increases the work of parliament

Is another way of obtaining separation of power

Negates the principle of separation of power,

reduces the power of the executive

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 37 Rapport

Which type of government is hereditary?

aristocracy

democracy

Fascism

monarchy

oligarchy

Détails de la réponse

Voir la réponse

Question 38 Rapport

One major problem that threatens Nigeria as a federation is over the adoption of an acceptable formula for

electioneering

post sharing

raising fund

revenue generation

revenue sharing

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

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Question 39 Rapport

What did NOT give birth to the development of nationalism in Nigeria?

discrimination in employment exercises against Nigerians

key decisions were made by the Nigerians for the Europeans to carry out

Nigerian culture was tampered with

Nigerian were denied some facilities

the Nigerian economy was controlled by foreigners‘

Détails de la réponse

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

Read lesson note on Colonial Administration (WAEC)

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

Colonial Administration

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Question 40 Rapport

A Pressure group operates peacefully through

lobbying

Politicking

strikes

Ultimatums

Voting

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

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

Local Government

Pressure Groups, Public Opinion And Mass Media

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Question 41 Rapport

On March 17, 1967, General Yakubu Gowon in an attempt to forestall the Eastern region of Nigeria from seceding and in response to various demands for states created

5 states federal structure

7 states federal structure

12 states federal structure

17 states federal structure

19 states federal structure

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism (JAMB)

The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism

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Question 42 Rapport

The imperial order-in-council which came into force on January 1, 1947, was generally referred to as the

Constitutional Conference

Lyttleton Constitution

Macpherson Constitution

Richards Constitution

Sir Arthur Richards Constitution

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Constitution (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Constitution

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Question 43 Rapport

The charier of the United Nations Organization (U.N.O.) was signed by ?fifty nations at

Beijing

Geneva

Moscow

New York

San Francisco

Détails de la réponse

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Question 44 Rapport

True oozy that is responsible for the control of the senior personnel’s of local government in terms of appointment, transfer, promotion and termination is the

local government service commission

speaker of the house

state civil service chairman of local government

chairman of local government

federal civil service commission

Détails de la réponse

Read lesson note on Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

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Question 45 Rapport

Sovereignty is known for the following apparent characteristics EXCEPT

absoluteness