JAMB UTME - Government - 1985

Ajụjụ 1 Ripọtì

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

Clifford Constitution 1922 Azịza ziri ezi

Richard Constitution 1946

Macpherson Constitution 1951

Lyttleton Constitution 1954

Independence Constitution 1960

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutions (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Constitutions

Organs Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 2 Ripọtì

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

obtains the greatest number of votes cast Azịza ziri ezi

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

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 3 Ripọtì

The Economic Commission for Africa is an organ of

OAU

ECOWAS

UNO Azịza ziri ezi

EEC

UNESCO

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 4 Ripọtì

ECOWAS IS

an international military/defence organization

a regional economic organization Azịza ziri ezi

a trans-national religious group

a west african English speaking organization

an international organ of the United Nation

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 5 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

unicamerallegislature for Northern Nigeria

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 6 Ripọtì

Case - laws are made by the

Legislature

Executive

Judiciary Azịza ziri ezi

Attorney General and Minister of Justice

President

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutions (WAEC)

Processes Of Legislation

Constitutions

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 7 Ripọtì

In a unitary system of government

political power is dffused

there is a high degree of centralization Azịza ziri ezi

there is no separation of powers

parliament is very weak

legislative powers cannot be delegated to local councils

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa (WAEC)

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 8 Ripọtì

Universal Adult Suffrage means all

adult citizens canvote Azịza ziri ezi

citizens can vote

qualified citizens can vote

literate citizens can vote

males can vote

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 9 Ripọtì

The first military coup d'etat in Nigeria occurred on

October 1 1960

October 1, 1963

January 15, 1966 Azịza ziri ezi

Jnuary 15, 1967

December 31, 1983

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries. (WAEC)

Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries.

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 10 Ripọtì

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

Jean Bodin

Jean Austin

Baron de Montesquieu Azịza ziri ezi

Lord Bryce

A,V Dicey

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 11 Ripọtì

Delegated legislation is the power to make laws by

local councils when parliament is in recess

bodies other than parliament Azịza ziri ezi

the international Law Commission

military rulers

Parliament

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutions (WAEC)

Constitutions

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 12 Ripọtì

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

Britain

USSR

USA

China

Nigeria Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 13 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

an edict

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 14 Ripọtì

Which branch of government is responsible for implementing? the

Executive Azịza ziri ezi

Legislature

Judiciary

Police

Civil Service

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Organs Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 15 Ripọtì

The members of the Nigeria Constituent Assembly were elected by

bye-election

a general election

electoral colleges

referenda

indirect election Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na The Electoral Process (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 16 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

there is a Constitutional Head of State

there is parliamentary supremacy

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 17 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

prevent the creation of more states

levy import duties

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 18 Ripọtì

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

dominated the political scene in lagos Azịza ziri ezi

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

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 19 Ripọtì

Public opinion is important because it

tells government what action it must take

let government know what the people want
Azịza ziri ezi

allows the police to determine trouble makers

protects minorities

guarantees a free press

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Public Opinion (JAMB)

Public Opinion

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 20 Ripọtì

The annual budget of the OAU is approved by the

Assembly of Heads of Stae and Governments Azịza ziri ezi

Council of Ministers

Secretary-General

General Assembly

Economic Commission for Africa

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 21 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

provided for African representation on the Executive Council.

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 22 Ripọtì

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

1914 Azịza ziri ezi

1922

1951

1953

1960

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Post – Independence Constitutions

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 23 Ripọtì

A person who is disenfranchised is

allowed to be voted for

allowed to exercised his voting right

not perfmitted to vote Azịza ziri ezi

allowed to nominate a candidate

a prohibited immigrant

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Citizenship (JAMB)

Citizenship

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 24 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

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.

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Systems Of Governance (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na State Structure And Characteristics Of Government (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na 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

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 25 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

1-year term

Akọwa Nkọwa

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.

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 26 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

develop the rural areas

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Public Corporations And Parastatals

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 27 Ripọtì

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

Judicial Services Commission

President Azịza ziri ezi

Honourable Chief Justice

Senate

National Assembly

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 28 Ripọtì

The following six political parties were registered for the 1983 elections

NCNC UPN, NPP, NNDP, UMBC, NAP

NPN,NAP NPP, PRP, GNPP, UPN

Azịza ziri ezi

NPN, NNA PPP, PRP, PPA, UPN

NPP, Chop Chop, PPP PPA, UPN, PRP

UPN, AG, NNDP, PRP, NAP, PPA

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Parties And Party Systems (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 29 Ripọtì

In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in

the community Azịza ziri ezi

public officials

judges

the Head of Stae

the legislature

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Principles Of Democratic Government (JAMB)

Principles Of Democratic Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 30 Ripọtì

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

prime minister Azịza ziri ezi

president

majority leader

senate president

governor general

Akọwa Nkọwa

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”).

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 31 Ripọtì

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

a primary election

a general election

a by -election Azịza ziri ezi

a referendum

an indirect election

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 32 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

have permanent tenure

are not allowed to vote

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na The Civil Service (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na State Structure And Characteristics Of Government (WAEC)

The Civil Service

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 33 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

that only the National Assembly can make laws

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 34 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 35 Ripọtì

A one party system of government

is found only in Africa

allows no official opposition Azịza ziri ezi

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

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 36 Ripọtì

In Nigeria the office of Prime Minister was first created in

1954

1957 Azịza ziri ezi

1958

1959

1960

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Public Commissions Established By The 1979 (JAMB)

Public Commissions Established By The 1979

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 37 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 38 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

Political Ideologies

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 39 Ripọtì

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

Britain

China

France

Germany Azịza ziri ezi

USA

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 40 Ripọtì

In federal state, powers are shared

between the central government and local governments

between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state Azịza ziri ezi

among the major regions of the country

among the federal ministers

equally among the ethnic groups in the country

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na 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

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 41 Ripọtì

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

USAD

Nigeria

Switzerland Azịza ziri ezi

ECOWAS

Ghana

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na State Structure And Characteristics Of Government (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa (WAEC)

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 42 Ripọtì

The Lyttleton Constitution is important because it

confirmed that Nigeria would be independent in 1960

Confirmed Nigeria federal structure Azịza ziri ezi

introduced franchise into Nigerian politics

made Nigeria sovereign

abolished the principle of indirect rule

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutions (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitution (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Constitutions

Constitution

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 43 Ripọtì

The Arthur Richards Constitution introduced into Nigeria

federalism

republicanism

regionajism Azịza ziri ezi

the multi-party system

the office of prime minister

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitution (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Constitution

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 44 Ripọtì

Fascism developed in

France

Germany

Italy Azịza ziri ezi

Soviet Union

China

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Parties And Party Systems (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Political Ideologies

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 45 Ripọtì

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

gerontocracy

gerrymandering Azịza ziri ezi

delimitation

bureaucracy

devolution

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 46 Ripọtì

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

decolonization

independence

nationalism

sovereighty Azịza ziri ezi

enfranchisement

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government (WAEC)

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 47 Ripọtì

Which of these is NOT a member of the Judiciary?

the chief justice

a high court judge

a magistrate

a lawyer Azịza ziri ezi

a grand khadi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 48 Ripọtì

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 Azịza ziri ezi

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

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

Post – Independence Constitutions

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 49 Ripọtì

Which of the following is NOT a member of ECOWAS

Nigeria

Togo

Ghana

Burkina Faso

Cameroun Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 50 Ripọtì

Nigeria adopted a republican constitution on

October, 1960

October, 1, 1963 Azịza ziri ezi

October, 1, 1966

May 1 1967

October, 1, 1979

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitution (JAMB)

Post – Independence Constitutions

Constitution

Lee Azịza






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