JAMB UTME - Government - 1988

Tambaya 1 Rahoto

The principle of collective responsibility means that ministers

are collectively responsible to the head of state

are collectively responsible for cabinet ecisions Amsar da ta dace

are heads of their respective departments

must always show a sense of responsibility to their fellow ministers

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 2 Rahoto

Which of the following nations operates an unwritten constitution?

U.S.A

Canad

Australia

Great Britain Amsar da ta dace

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 3 Rahoto

The application of the rule of law can be hindered by

independence of the judiciary

irresponsible press Amsar da ta dace

unequal distribution of wealth

free access to education

Bayanin Amsa

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 4 Rahoto

A tax law is a

private bill

speaker's bill

public bill
Amsar da ta dace

judicial bill

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 5 Rahoto

One of the important advantages of federalism is that

any component state can secede at any time

each state can develop at its own peace Amsar da ta dace

each state can only spend money allocated to it by the centre

citizens cannot be taxed by both state and federal governments

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism (JAMB)

The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 6 Rahoto

The doctrine of separation of power is associated with

Montesquieu Amsar da ta dace

Locke

Marx

Hobbes

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 7 Rahoto

The Nigerian nationalist movement was greatly assisted by the `

Manufacturers' Association of Nigeria

Chamber of Commerce , Agriculture and Industry

Trade unions Amsar da ta dace

Trdaeitional rulers

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

Political Ideologies

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 8 Rahoto

Under the Independence Constitution, the head of government was the

Governor general

President

Prime minister Amsar da ta dace

Premier

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Constitution (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Constitution

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 9 Rahoto

When sovereignty rest with component states in a political system the constitution is referred to as

flexible

unitary

confederal Amsar da ta dace

federal

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 10 Rahoto

Which of the following groups are all public corporations?

UAC, NNPC, NPA, NEPA

NITEL, NAA, NUC,NTC

NEPA, NNPC NITEL, NAA Amsar da ta dace

UAC,NTC, NPA,NAA

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Public Corporations And Parastatals

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 11 Rahoto

A characteristic feature of communism is

free enterprise

liberal democracy

dictatorship Amsar da ta dace

multi-party system

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 12 Rahoto

The Nigerian Council was created by

Hugh Clifford

Arthur Richards

Frederick Lugard Amsar da ta dace

Graeme Thompson

Bayanin Amsa

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 13 Rahoto

A major difference between power and authority is that authority is

popularly acquired

more costly to exercise

less dependent on force Amsar da ta dace

exercise more frequently

Bayanin Amsa

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 14 Rahoto

Constitutions originate from a belief that there i need for

limited government Amsar da ta dace

freedom of worship

full employment

judicial independence

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 15 Rahoto

Which of the following encourages capitalism?

public ownership of all forms of enterprise

even distribution of wealth

private ownership of the means of production Amsar da ta dace

centrally planned economy

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 16 Rahoto

In simple plurality electoral system, the winner receives

more than half of the votes cast

overwhelming majority of all votes cast

more votes than those for all other candidates combined

the highest vote cast in favour of any candidate Amsar da ta dace

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 17 Rahoto

A major weakness of unicameral legislature is that it

delays legislation

is unsuitable for a unitary state

breeds struggle for power

does not provide a check against hasty legislation Amsar da ta dace

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Processes Of Legislation

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 18 Rahoto

Which of the following pairs are members of ECOWAS?

Nigeria and Cameroon

Liberia and Congo

Senegal and Zaire

Cape Verde and Burkina Faso

Amsar da ta dace

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa (WAEC)

Foreign Policy

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 19 Rahoto

One of the functions of the Ministry of external Affairs the

deportaton of illegal aliens

issuance of passports

defence of the country's borders

promotion of national interest Amsar da ta dace

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 20 Rahoto

The headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa is located in

Ghana

Kenya

Nigeria

Ethiopia Amsar da ta dace

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 21 Rahoto

The Nigeria National Alliance of the First Republic was made up of

NCNC and NDP

NPC an AG

NPC and NNDP Amsar da ta dace

NCNC and AG

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Political Parties And Party Systems (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 22 Rahoto

When did the Federal Military Government abolish the Four regions in Nigeria?

1963

1966 Amsar da ta dace

1970

1976

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries. (WAEC)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Institutions Of Government In The Post-Independence Era (JAMB)

Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries.

Institutions Of Government In The Post-Independence Era

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 23 Rahoto

The principle of regionalism was introduced into Nigerian politics by the

Macpherson Constitution

Lyttleton Constitution

Richards Constitution Amsar da ta dace

Clifford Constitution

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 24 Rahoto

Which of the following has NOT been a Secretary General of the O.A.U?

Adebayo Adedeji Amsar da ta dace

Ide Oumarou

Diallo Telhi

Edem Kodjo

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 25 Rahoto

Government by the few is

dictatorship

monarchy

oligarchy Amsar da ta dace

autocracy

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

Basic Concepts In Government

Political Ideologies

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 26 Rahoto

The ruling system in pre-colonial Hausa Fulani societies where rulers were both religious and political heads was referred to as

meritocracy

oligarchy

theocracy Amsar da ta dace

aristocracy

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 27 Rahoto

The appointment of the Secretary-General of the O.A.U is made by the

Economic Commission of Africa

O.A.U. Secretariat Amsar da ta dace

Council of the Foreign Ministers

Assembly of Heads of State and Government

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

Foreign Policy

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 28 Rahoto

Nigeria is a member of

OPEC, NATO and ECOWAS

OAU, the UNO and ECOWAS Amsar da ta dace

ECOWAS, NATO and OAU

The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OAS

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Relations With African Countries (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan International Organizations (JAMB)

Relations With African Countries

Foreign Policy

International Organizations

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 29 Rahoto

The basic unit of government in pre-colonial Yorubaland was the

town

empire Amsar da ta dace

palace

ward

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 30 Rahoto

Before the O.A.U. was formed in 1963, Nigeria was a member of the

Monrovia Bloc Amsar da ta dace

Afro-Arab Bloc

Casablanca Powers

Brazzavile Group

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 31 Rahoto

Citizenship may be changed by

Renuciation Amsar da ta dace

remarriage

divorce

conviction

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 32 Rahoto

Which of the following principal officials was NOT a member of the state house of assembly?

the leader of the house Amsar da ta dace

the speaker

the deputy speaker

the clerk of the house

Bayanin Amsa

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 33 Rahoto

One of the major features of the constitution operative in the British West African colonies during the 1920s was the

introduction of the elective principle Amsar da ta dace

removal of colonial governors by colonial legislative councils

introduction of the universal adult suffrage

abolition of the local governments

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 34 Rahoto

Which of the following governors of Nigeria opposed the demands of the National Congress of British West Africa?

Lord Frederick Lugard

Sir Arthur Richards

Sir Hugh Clifford Amsar da ta dace

Sir Alan Burns

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Political Ideologies

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 35 Rahoto

The primary function of the judiciary is to

make laws

protect the citizens

interpret laws Amsar da ta dace

execute laws

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Organs Of Government

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 36 Rahoto

In a parliamentary system of government, the offices of head of state and head of government are

fused

separated Amsar da ta dace

not defined

indistinguishable

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Structures Of Governance

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 37 Rahoto

The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are

Chna, UK USSR, USA and France Amsar da ta dace

USSR, gERMANY,Canada, India and China

UK, France, USA bRAZIL and Ethiopia

USA , China , Liberia USSR and Iltaly

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan International Organizations (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

International Organizations

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 38 Rahoto

Fascism emphasises

individualism

equality

nationalism

collectivism Amsar da ta dace

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 39 Rahoto

Which of the following is NOT a mode of constitutional change?

party manifesto Amsar da ta dace

formal amendment

judicial decision

statutory revision

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Constitutions (WAEC)

Constitutions

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 40 Rahoto

The major change effected by the government of major General J.T.U Aguyi-Ironsi was the

abolition of federalism

Amsar da ta dace

reposting of government officials

dissolution of boards of corporations

creation of states

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism (JAMB)

The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 41 Rahoto

Attempts to influence legislation by persuading legislators are known a

socialization

gerrymandering

lobbying Amsar da ta dace

electioneering

Bayanin Amsa

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 42 Rahoto

The Public Complaints Commission is empowered to investigate complaints and

prosecute false complainants

report findings to appropriate authorities for action Amsar da ta dace

reprimand authorities against whom complaints are made

refer complaints to traditional rulers

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Public Commissions Established By The 1979 (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Public/civil Service Administration (WAEC)

Public Commissions Established By The 1979

Public/civil Service Administration

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 43 Rahoto

According to the 1976 local government reforms, the chief executive of a local government council is the

supervisory councillor

chairman of the local government council Amsar da ta dace

governor of the state

secretary of the local government council

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 44 Rahoto

An essential feature of democracy is

rigid constitution

people's consent Amsar da ta dace

supremacy of parliament

bicameral legislature

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 45 Rahoto

The following are members of the Commonwealth EXCEPT

Lesotho

Jamaica

Kenya Amsar da ta dace

Gabon

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 46 Rahoto

One main feature of government in many pre-colonial societies in Nigeria was

age-grade organization

Amsar da ta dace

grade union movement

student's organization

council of obas

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 47 Rahoto

A common provision in the 1963 and 1979 Constitution is the

registration political parties by FEDECO

financing local government

judicial service commission

bicameral legislature for the central government Amsar da ta dace

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Constitution (JAMB)

Processes Of Legislation

Constitution

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 48 Rahoto

The right to direct and command people is

authority Amsar da ta dace

power

opinion

obedience

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government (WAEC)

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 49 Rahoto

A landmark of the Lyttleton Constitution was

creation of the post of prime minister

creation of a second chamber at the centre Amsar da ta dace

creation of the position of speaker of the House of Representatives

removal of the governor general as chairman of the federal cabinet

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 50 Rahoto

Africans were first elected to the legislative council in British West Africa in

Ghana

Sierra Leone

The Gambia

Nigeria Amsar da ta dace

Bayanin Amsa

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

Duba Amsa






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