JAMB UTME - Government - 1980

Ajụjụ 1 Ripọtì

The five political parties recognized by the Nigerian Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) for the 1979 elections were

Upn, gnpp, NPN, PRP and NPC

GNPP, PRP, UPN, NPP and NAP

PRP, UPN, MOP, GNPP and NPP

NPN, NPP, UPN, PRP and GNPP Azịza ziri ezi

NPP, PRP, GNPP, NPN and NEPU

Akọwa Nkọwa

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

Political Parties And Party Systems

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 2 Ripọtì

Which of the following constitutes the political sovereign in a democracy ?

the Executive

the Judiciary

the Press

the Legislature

the Electorate Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Citizenship (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Citizenship

Processes Of Legislation

Basic Concepts In Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 3 Ripọtì

The abolition of the indignant was effected in French colonies in

1943

1944

1946 Azịza ziri ezi

1956

1958

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Process Of Decolonization (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Process Of Decolonization

Political Ideologies

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 4 Ripọtì

Which of the following bodies in Nigeria performs the function of an Ombudsman?

the Public Service Commission

the National Economic Planning Commission

the National Security Organisation

the Public Complaints Commission Azịza ziri ezi

the Civil Serivce Commission

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na The Civil Service (JAMB)

The Civil Service

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 5 Ripọtì

The major problems that confront public corporations in Nigeria included

Management problems corruption and ethnic loyalty

excessive government directives and lack of funds

red tape and manpower shortage

lack of public patronage and excessive competition from the private sector

A,B and C Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Public/civil Service Administration (WAEC)

Public Corporations And Parastatals

Public/civil Service Administration

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 6 Ripọtì

An electoral district is

a polling booth

Aconstituency Azịza ziri ezi

a ward

a local government area

a subdivision of the state

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 7 Ripọtì

Which of the following political movements had the greatest impact on Nigerian nationalists before the 1950s?

Universal Negro Improvement Association

the African People's Union

National Congress of British West Africa Azịza ziri ezi

the African Congress

None of the above

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Political Ideologies

Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 8 Ripọtì

The concept of Parliamentary Government in Britain is

turning into Prime M inisterial and Whitehall government in practice Azịza ziri ezi

now a complete myth

in fact identical with the Presidential system in the USA

supported by a tiny segment of the population

rejected by the aristocracy of that country

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 9 Ripọtì

A one party state is a state where

there are no general elections

the president cannot be opposed

there is complete argreement on issues among party members

the ruling party is the only legal one Azịza ziri ezi

all of the above

Akọwa Nkọwa

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

Political Parties And Party Systems

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 10 Ripọtì

Pressured groups' politics are usually directed to

limited or sectoral goals Azịza ziri ezi

national objectives

the interest s of the Nigerian Medical Association

the goals of the Nigeria Union of Teachers

none of the above

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Pressure Groups (JAMB)

Pressure Groups

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 11 Ripọtì

The crisis in the....contributed to the breakdown of the Macpherson Constitution

Action Group

National Council of Nigeria and the Azịza ziri ezi

Cameroons Northern Elements Progressive Union

Northern People's Congress

United Middle Belt Congress

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Citizenship (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Citizenship

Post – Independence Constitutions

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 12 Ripọtì

The term 'franchise' refers to

French speaking people

property owners

the right to choose representatives to the legislature Azịza ziri ezi

the educted electorate

the voting card

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na The Electoral Process (JAMB)

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

The Electoral Process

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 13 Ripọtì

In all countries, the roles of law making and law interpretation revolve respectively on

the Executive and Judiciary

the Judiciary and Legislature

the Judiciary and Executive

the Legislature and Judiciary Azịza ziri ezi

the Legislature and Executive

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 14 Ripọtì

The term rule of law is applicable only

in western-type democracies

in socialist countries

in developing countries

in state where laws are supreme Azịza ziri ezi

if the regime is not military

Akọwa Nkọwa

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

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Basic Concepts In Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 15 Ripọtì

A constitution is a document

drafted by the Constituent Assembly

which states in written form the basic laws governing a country

which spells out how the president is to elected

which forms the basic upon which a government rules a given state Azịza ziri ezi

which states that the central government is superior to state governments

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 16 Ripọtì

The main role of pressure groups is to

influenec the Legislature and the Executive to make decisions favourable to them Azịza ziri ezi

inject emotional and selfish issues into national debates

influence the general public

use all means including bribery to achieve their objectives

assist selected multinational corporations in fulfilling their objectives

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Local Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Pressure Groups, Public Opinion And Mass Media (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body (WAEC)

Local Government

Pressure Groups, Public Opinion And Mass Media

The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 17 Ripọtì

Under the regulations for the conduct of the 1979 elections in Nigeria a candidate could be declared ineligible if

he did not pay his tax as and when due Azịza ziri ezi

he did not pay his tax annually

he did not pay his Federal Tax

he did not pay his State Tax

none of the above

Akọwa Nkọwa

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

Public Commissions Established By The 1979

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 18 Ripọtì

In a Parliamentary system of government, a Bill is almost certain to be passed after the

second reading

third reading Azịza ziri ezi

fourth reading

fifth reading

none of the above

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Systems Of Governance (JAMB)

Systems Of Governance

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 19 Ripọtì

The common colonial institution in British West Africa included

tie West African Research Council and Gambia police Force

the West African Universites Commission and West African Joint Admission and Matriculation Board

the West African Currency Board and the West African Airways Corporation Azịza ziri ezi

the West African Teachers Association and West African Labour Union

None of the above

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Colonial Administration (WAEC)

Colonial Administration

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 20 Ripọtì

A democratic system of government is

an efficient government

a mass government on behalf of the people

a government that grants absolute freedom to all citizens

a patriotic government

a government of the people by the people and for the people Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Principles Of Democratic Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Principles Of Democratic Government

Basic Concepts In Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 21 Ripọtì

The Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) came into being

through the combined efforts of Gambia Ivory Cost and Liberia

to promote economic growth and development through freer and expanded trade between its members Azịza ziri ezi

to enable the sixteen member states surrender their sovereignties to a supranational regional community

to help the poorest countries in the region catch up with the richer one

to establish mutual defence and security arrangements between members

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 22 Ripọtì

The 1976 local government reforms provide for a...term of office

4-year

5-year

2-year

permanent

3-year Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 23 Ripọtì

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

1956

1957

1958

1959 Azịza ziri ezi

1960

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 24 Ripọtì

The determination of issues before the courts in a accordance with the body of rules backed by the organized force of the community, refers essentially to

judicial revision

human rights

the rule of law

habeas corpus

certiorari Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 25 Ripọtì

The doctrine of the Dual Mandate was put forward to justify

apartheid in South Africa

Necolonialism

the introduction of Islam in Africa

slavery

colonialism Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 26 Ripọtì

The government of Nigeria from 1960 to 1964 was formed by the

NCNC (National Council of Nigerian Citizens)

NPC (Northern People's Congress)

Action Group

NCNC/NEPU (Northern Elements Progressive Union) alliance

B and D above Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Parties And Party Politics In Post-Independence (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Political Parties And Party Politics In Post-Independence

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 27 Ripọtì

Fundamental human rights of citizens are provided for in

the United Nations Charter

the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

the OAU Charter

Amnesty International Edict

the constitutions of states Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 28 Ripọtì

A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is

France

the United Kingdom Azịza ziri ezi

the USA

the Soviet Union

none of the above

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 29 Ripọtì

Within a democracy,, Citizens

can use all and any means to overthrow an offensive government

have the right and duty to be involved in the political process Azịza ziri ezi

have the duty to eliminate their political opponents

are advised to be eternally vigilant

have the positve right to physically prevent military coups from taking place

Akọwa Nkọwa

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

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Principles Of Democratic Government (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Principles Of Democratic Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 30 Ripọtì

The French policy of Assimilation

Enabled Europeans to assimilate and come to terms with African cultural values

produced radical African leaders who were anixious to terminate cordial relationships with France

was aimed at converting Africans into Frenchmen Azịza ziri ezi

was the same in theory as the British policy of Indirect Rule

was a device to transfer French technology to Africa

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Imperialist Penetration (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Imperialist Penetration

Political Ideologies

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 31 Ripọtì

A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is

France

the United Kingdom Azịza ziri ezi

the USA

the Soviet Union

none of the above

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Systems Of Governance (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Forms Of Government

Systems Of Governance

Basic Concepts In Government

Structures Of Governance

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 32 Ripọtì

The Executive is the body that

exectes armed robbers

interprets laws

implements laws Azịza ziri ezi

enacts laws

none of the above

Akọwa Nkọwa

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 33 Ripọtì

The principle of the Separation of powers in the new Constitution of Nigeria is different from that of the USA because

traditional rulers can play dominant role

there are two houses of the National Assembly

the President is above the law

the Vice President is not the President of the Senate Azịza ziri ezi

the Senate has the power of veto

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitution (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Constitution

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 34 Ripọtì

Nationalist movements in West Africa

began earlier in the French colonies than in the British ones

were given all necessary support by the colonial governors who were liberal at heart

were assisted by indigenous individuals educated in Europe and North America Azịza ziri ezi

were in fact encouraged and later led by traditional rulers who had the much needed foresight and courage

were parochial and did not really influence one another

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 35 Ripọtì

The highest Court in Nigeria is called the

Federal Court of Appeal

High Court

Upper Area Court

Supreme Court Azịza ziri ezi

Sharia Court of Appeal

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 36 Ripọtì

The principle of separation of powers implies that

the Exective is supreme

the Executive is powerless

power is shared by different but co-ordinate organs in the state Azịza ziri ezi

the rule of law obtains

power is shared by competing departments in the state

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 37 Ripọtì

Delegated legislation

means sharing responibility between central and local goverment on a fifty fifty basis

decentralizes responsibility for law making subject to agreed controls from the centre Azịza ziri ezi

has advantages and disadvantages

once permitted is almost impossible to control

decentralizes problems without providing suitable solutions

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Structures Of Governance

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 38 Ripọtì

The ratification of the appointment of an Emir in the pre-colonial Fulani Society was done by the

Galadtma

the Emir of Skoto

the Emir of Gwandu

Uthman Dan Fodio

B or C above Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 39 Ripọtì

The concept of Indirect Rule in Nigeria is usually associated with

Sir George T. Goldie

Sir Donald Cameron

Major Claude Macdonald

Lord Lugard Azịza ziri ezi

Sir Arthur Richards

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Nigeria In International Organizations (JAMB)

Nigeria In International Organizations

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 40 Ripọtì

The Convention People's party was a popular political party in

Sierra Leone

Senegal

Ivory Coast

Ghana Azịza ziri ezi

Nigeria

Akọwa Nkọwa

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

Political Parties And Party Systems

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 41 Ripọtì

When we talk about the constitution of any given country we mean

the general body of rules and principles controlling the distribution of governmental power

a guide book containing the functions of trade union movernments

a document embodying rules and principle regulating the exercise of government power

a document defining the relations between the rulers and ruled

A,C and D Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutions (WAEC)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitution (JAMB)

Constitutions

Constitution

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 42 Ripọtì

The basic element of the United State Constitution is that

it presupposes and relies upon the existence of a highly educated and very articulate electorated

Presidents like Richard Nixon cannot get away with gross abuse of power

it guarantees the enjoyment of equal rights and protection by every citizen

murderers who are found guilty by law courts are executed on electric chairs

it embodies the concept of separation of powers Azịza ziri ezi

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 43 Ripọtì

The principle of separation of powers ensures

the erosin of executive power

that the legislature is supreme

the preservation of the fundamental liberties of the citizens

that all the branches of government have equal powers and functions Azịza ziri ezi

that the rights of the ethnic minoroties are safeguarded

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Constitutions (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Constitutions

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 44 Ripọtì

The legislative arm of a government is always

the Parliament

the Cabinet

the highest organ of government

the body that makes laws Azịza ziri ezi

the body that interprets laws

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 45 Ripọtì

It was through the activities of that the Niger area became a British sphere of influence

Lord Lugard

the United Africa Company

Herbert Macaulay

the Royal Niger Company Azịza ziri ezi

Aj'ayi Crowther

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Imperialist Penetration (JAMB)

Imperialist Penetration

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 46 Ripọtì

It is the duty of every citizen

to go to school

to participate in the operation feed the nation scheme

to perform his civic responsibilities Azịza ziri ezi

not to jump queues

to sing the national anthem every day

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Citizenship (JAMB)

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

Citizenship

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 47 Ripọtì

An ideology is essentially

a gude to political action Azịza ziri ezi

a manual for revolution

a curse on political actors

a non-political concept

negative in connotation

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 48 Ripọtì

Sekou Toure is famous having said

that he preferred independence with difficulty than heavy colonial rule

no to de Gaulle's idea of a French community and opting instead for immediate independence for Guinea Azịza ziri ezi

seek ye first the political kingdom and all else will follow given right combination of leadership and national ideology'

that power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely

none of the above

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Lee Azịza

Ajụjụ 49 Ripọtì

Which of the following bodies is the most representive organ of the United Nations Organization?

The Security Council

the Trusteeship Council

the General Assembly Azịza ziri ezi

the International Court of Justice

the Economic and Social Council

Akọwa Nkọwa

Gụọ akwụkwọ nkuzi na International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Lee Azịza






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