JAMB UTME - Government - 1985

The non-permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) are elected for

5-year term

4-year term

3-year term

2-year term

1-year term

Détails de la réponse

The Council is composed of 15 Members: Five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.

Lisez la note de cours sur International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

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Question 2 Rapport

A one party system of government

is found only in Africa

allows no official opposition

does not provide for a legislature

is practised only where the citizens share identical views about policy

does not accept the doctrine of separation of powers

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

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Question 3 Rapport

A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended , to promote the general welfare is called

a private bill

a decree

an appropriation bill

a public bill

an edict

Détails de la réponse

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Question 4 Rapport

The name of the president of the Nigerian Labour Congress elected in 1983 is

Mr Wahab Goodluck

Aihaji Shehu Kangiwa

Alhaji Hassan Sunmonu

Dr Lasisi Osunde

Alhaji Ali Ciroma

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

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Question 5 Rapport

The rule of law implies

the rule by lawyers

that only the Head of State is above the law

the absence of a military government

that no one is above the law

that only the National Assembly can make laws

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 6 Rapport

In Nigeria the office of Prime Minister was first created in

1954

1957

1958

1959

1960

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Public Commissions Established By The 1979 (JAMB)

Public Commissions Established By The 1979

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Question 7 Rapport

The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates of Nigeria was in

1914

1922

1951

1953

1960

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Post – Independence Constitutions

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Question 8 Rapport

The Economic Commission for Africa is an organ of

OAU

ECOWAS

UNO

EEC

UNESCO

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

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Question 9 Rapport

In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in

the community

public officials

judges

the Head of Stae

the legislature

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Principles Of Democratic Government (JAMB)

Principles Of Democratic Government

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Question 10 Rapport

A constitution is classified as unwritten because it

is used in Britain

has no written records

makes no provision for a clear-cut separation of powers

does not emanate from the legislature

is not contained in any one document

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Voir la réponse

Question 11 Rapport

Which of the following nations does not have veto power in the Security Council of the UNO?

Britain

China

France

Germany

USA

Détails de la réponse

Voir la réponse

Question 12 Rapport

Which of the following is good example of a confederal state?

USAD

Nigeria

Switzerland

ECOWAS

Ghana

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur State Structure And Characteristics Of Government (WAEC)

Lisez la note de cours sur 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 13 Rapport

Nigeria adopted a republican constitution on

October, 1960

October, 1, 1963

October, 1, 1966

May 1 1967

October, 1, 1979

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitution (JAMB)

Post – Independence Constitutions

Constitution

Voir la réponse

Question 14 Rapport

Ceremonial and executive powers are usually fused in a

unitary system of government

Federal government

democratic system of government

presidential system of government

parliamentary system of government

Détails de la réponse

The ceremonial and executive powers are fused in Parliamentary System of Government. The Chief executive and his ministers who from the parliamentary cabinet are also members of the legislature. They take active part not not only in the making of laws but in executing such legislations.

Lisez la note de cours sur Systems Of Governance (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur State Structure And Characteristics Of Government (WAEC)

Lisez la note de cours sur Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa (WAEC)

Systems Of Governance

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

Voir la réponse

Question 15 Rapport

In a unitary system of government

political power is dffused

there is a high degree of centralization

there is no separation of powers

parliament is very weak

legislative powers cannot be delegated to local councils

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa (WAEC)

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

Voir la réponse

Question 16 Rapport

In federal state, powers are shared

between the central government and local governments

between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state

among the major regions of the country

among the federal ministers

equally among the ethnic groups in the country

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Forms Of Government

Public Corporations And Parastatals

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

Voir la réponse

Question 17 Rapport

Fascism developed in

France

Germany

Italy

Soviet Union

China

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Political Parties And Party Systems (WAEC)

Lisez la note de cours sur Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Political Ideologies

Voir la réponse

Question 18 Rapport

The deliberate tampering with the delimitation of constituencies in order to win more seats is called

gerontocracy

gerrymandering

delimitation

bureaucracy

devolution

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

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Question 19 Rapport

In a simple majority electoral system, the candidate that wins is the one who

obtains the greatest number of votes cast

has spent the most amount of money

has travelled most widely in the country

is endorsed by the traditional rulers

has most support among labour union leaders

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

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Question 20 Rapport

The Arthur Richards Constitution introduced into Nigeria

federalism

republicanism

regionajism

the multi-party system

the office of prime minister

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitution (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Constitution

Voir la réponse

Question 21 Rapport

Public corporations are established mainly to

cater for the welfare of their board members

give advice to the government on commerce

co-ordinate the affairs of several ministries

provide essential services and amenities on a commercial basis

develop the rural areas

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Public Corporations And Parastatals

Voir la réponse

Question 22 Rapport

The Lyttleton Constitution is important because it

confirmed that Nigeria would be independent in 1960

Confirmed Nigeria federal structure

introduced franchise into Nigerian politics

made Nigeria sovereign

abolished the principle of indirect rule

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitutions (WAEC)

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitution (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Constitutions

Constitution

Voir la réponse

Question 23 Rapport

The head of the executive branch in a parliamentary system is called the

prime minister

president

majority leader

senate president

governor general

Détails de la réponse

In parliamentarianism, the executive branch is led by a council of ministers, headed by a Prime Minister, who are directly accountable to the legislature and often have their background in the legislature (regardless of whether it is called a “parliament”, an “assembly”, a “diet”, or a “chamber”).

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Question 24 Rapport

Which of the following is NOT a member of ECOWAS

Nigeria

Togo

Ghana

Burkina Faso

Cameroun

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Voir la réponse

Question 25 Rapport

Case - laws are made by the

Legislature

Executive

Judiciary

Attorney General and Minister of Justice

President

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitutions (WAEC)

Processes Of Legislation

Constitutions

Voir la réponse

Question 26 Rapport

Public opinion is important because it

tells government what action it must take

let government know what the people want

allows the police to determine trouble makers

protects minorities

guarantees a free press

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Public Opinion (JAMB)

Public Opinion

Voir la réponse

Question 27 Rapport

Lagos was first amalgamated with the Western Region as a result of the

Clifford Constitution 1922

Richard Constitution 1946

Macpherson Constitution 1951

Lyttleton Constitution 1954

Independence Constitution 1960

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitutions (WAEC)

Lisez la note de cours sur Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Constitutions

Organs Of Government

Voir la réponse

Question 28 Rapport

Constitutionalism means

the Constitution is largely made up of conventions

the Constitution is not easy to amend

the provisions of the Constitution are strictly adhered to

there is a Constitutional Head of State

there is parliamentary supremacy

Détails de la réponse

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Question 29 Rapport

The supreme power of a state to make and enforce laws within its jurisdiction is called

decolonization

independence

nationalism

sovereighty

enfranchisement

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government (WAEC)

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Voir la réponse

Question 30 Rapport

Universal Adult Suffrage means all

adult citizens canvote

citizens can vote

qualified citizens can vote

literate citizens can vote

males can vote

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Voir la réponse

Question 31 Rapport

The first military coup d'etat in Nigeria occurred on

October 1 1960

October 1, 1963

January 15, 1966

Jnuary 15, 1967

December 31, 1983

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries. (WAEC)

Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries.

Voir la réponse

Question 32 Rapport

An election conducted to fill a vacant post in a legislature is known as

a primary election

a general election

a by -election

a referendum

an indirect election

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Voir la réponse

Question 33 Rapport

The political neutrality of civil servants implies that they

are not allowed to joinany organization or group

have no dealings with politicians

are not allowed to be involved in partisan politics

have permanent tenure

are not allowed to vote

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur The Civil Service (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur State Structure And Characteristics Of Government (WAEC)

The Civil Service

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Voir la réponse

Question 34 Rapport

The Clifford Constitution

provided for universal adult suffrage

made the Governor dependent on the Executive Council

provided for African representation on the Executive Council

introduced the elective principle into Nigerian politics

provided for African representation on the Executive Council.

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Voir la réponse

Question 35 Rapport

Under the 1979 Nigeria Constitution, the supreme court judges were appointed by the

Judicial Services Commission

President

Honourable Chief Justice

Senate

National Assembly

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Voir la réponse

Question 36 Rapport

A person who is disenfranchised is

allowed to be voted for

allowed to exercised his voting right

not perfmitted to vote

allowed to nominate a candidate

a prohibited immigrant

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Citizenship (JAMB)

Citizenship

Voir la réponse

Question 37 Rapport

The theory of separation of powers was for the first time clearly formulated by

Jean Bodin

Jean Austin

Baron de Montesquieu

Lord Bryce

A,V Dicey

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Voir la réponse

Question 38 Rapport

Which of these is NOT a member of the Judiciary?

the chief justice

a high court judge

a magistrate

a lawyer

a grand khadi

Détails de la réponse

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Question 39 Rapport

The following six political parties were registered for the 1983 elections

NCNC UPN, NPP, NNDP, UMBC, NAP

NPN,NAP NPP, PRP, GNPP, UPN

NPN, NNA PPP, PRP, PPA, UPN

NPP, Chop Chop, PPP PPA, UPN, PRP

UPN, AG, NNDP, PRP, NAP, PPA

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Political Parties And Party Systems (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Voir la réponse

Question 40 Rapport

Which branch of government is responsible for implementing? the

Executive

Legislature

Judiciary

Police

Civil Service

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Organs Of Government

Voir la réponse

Question 41 Rapport

The Macpherson Constitution of Nigeria created a

bicameral legislature for Eastern Nigeria

Bicameral legislature for the Central government

unicameral legislature for western Nigeria

bicameral legislature for western Nigeria

unicamerallegislature for Northern Nigeria

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Voir la réponse

Question 42 Rapport

The annual budget of the OAU is approved by the

Assembly of Heads of Stae and Governments

Council of Ministers

Secretary-General

General Assembly

Economic Commission for Africa

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Voir la réponse

Question 43 Rapport

ECOWAS IS

an international military/defence organization

a regional economic organization

a trans-national religious group

a west african English speaking organization

an international organ of the United Nation

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Voir la réponse

Question 44 Rapport

Delegated legislation is the power to make laws by

local councils when parliament is in recess

bodies other than parliament

the international Law Commission

military rulers

Parliament

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitutions (WAEC)

Constitutions

Voir la réponse

Question 45 Rapport

The Nigeria National Democratic Party (NNDP)of the pre-independence era

dominated the political scene in lagos

was formed to replace the Action Group as the ruling party in the Western Region

had branches all over the country

was warmly supported by traditional rulers

was not opposed to indirect Rule

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

Voir la réponse

Question 46 Rapport

One of the non-permanent members of the united nations Security Council is

Britain

USSR

USA

China

Nigeria

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Voir la réponse

Question 47 Rapport

Under the Independence Constitution

the governor-general could appoint any member of the House of Representative prime minister

a bicameral legislature was introduced in the country

forty-four members were elected into the Senate

higher education was made the exclusively responsibilty of the federal government

the Supreme Court of Nigeria was made the highest judicial authority in the country

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

Post – Independence Constitutions

Voir la réponse

Question 48 Rapport

In 1966 the military intervened in Nigerian politics because

the conutry was not operating a presidential system of government

the number of legislators was too large

crude oil had been discovered in the country

there was a high level of corruption in the country

the political processes had broken down

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

Political Ideologies

Voir la réponse

Question 49 Rapport

The members of the Nigeria Constituent Assembly were elected by

bye-election

a general election

electoral colleges

referenda

indirect election

Détails de la réponse

Lisez la note de cours sur The Electoral Process (JAMB)

Lisez la note de cours sur Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Voir la réponse

Question 50 Rapport

Local governments in Nigeria are created in order to

create more civil service jobs

encourage competition and rivalry among groups

bring the government nearer to the people

prevent the creation of more states

levy import duties

Détails de la réponse

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