JAMB UTME - Government - 1988

Swali 1 Ripoti

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

Ghana

Sierra Leone

The Gambia

Nigeria Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

Tazama Jibu

Swali 2 Ripoti

Which of the following groups are all public corporations?

UAC, NNPC, NPA, NEPA

NITEL, NAA, NUC,NTC

NEPA, NNPC NITEL, NAA Jibu sahihi

UAC,NTC, NPA,NAA

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Public Corporations And Parastatals

Tazama Jibu

Swali 3 Ripoti

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

town

empire Jibu sahihi

palace

ward

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

Tazama Jibu

Swali 4 Ripoti

Nigeria is a member of

OPEC, NATO and ECOWAS

OAU, the UNO and ECOWAS Jibu sahihi

ECOWAS, NATO and OAU

The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OAS

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Relations With African Countries (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye International Organizations (JAMB)

Relations With African Countries

Foreign Policy

International Organizations

Tazama Jibu

Swali 5 Ripoti

The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are

Chna, UK USSR, USA and France Jibu sahihi

USSR, gERMANY,Canada, India and China

UK, France, USA bRAZIL and Ethiopia

USA , China , Liberia USSR and Iltaly

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye International Organizations (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

International Organizations

Tazama Jibu

Swali 6 Ripoti

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 Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Constitution (JAMB)

Processes Of Legislation

Constitution

Tazama Jibu

Swali 7 Ripoti

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 Jibu sahihi

removal of colonial governors by colonial legislative councils

introduction of the universal adult suffrage

abolition of the local governments

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Tazama Jibu

Swali 8 Ripoti

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 Jibu sahihi

Sir Alan Burns

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Political Ideologies

Tazama Jibu

Swali 9 Ripoti

Fascism emphasises

individualism

equality

nationalism

collectivism Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Tazama Jibu

Swali 10 Ripoti

The primary function of the judiciary is to

make laws

protect the citizens

interpret laws Jibu sahihi

execute laws

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Organs Of Government

Tazama Jibu

Swali 11 Ripoti

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

party manifesto Jibu sahihi

formal amendment

judicial decision

statutory revision

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Constitutions (WAEC)

Constitutions

Tazama Jibu

Swali 12 Ripoti

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

the leader of the house Jibu sahihi

the speaker

the deputy speaker

the clerk of the house

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 13 Ripoti

Attempts to influence legislation by persuading legislators are known a

socialization

gerrymandering

lobbying Jibu sahihi

electioneering

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 14 Ripoti

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 Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Tazama Jibu

Swali 15 Ripoti

The principle of collective responsibility means that ministers

are collectively responsible to the head of state

are collectively responsible for cabinet ecisions Jibu sahihi

are heads of their respective departments

must always show a sense of responsibility to their fellow ministers

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Tazama Jibu

Swali 16 Ripoti

The principle of regionalism was introduced into Nigerian politics by the

Macpherson Constitution

Lyttleton Constitution

Richards Constitution Jibu sahihi

Clifford Constitution

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Tazama Jibu

Swali 17 Ripoti

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

1963

1966 Jibu sahihi

1970

1976

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries. (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Institutions Of Government In The Post-Independence Era (JAMB)

Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries.

Institutions Of Government In The Post-Independence Era

Tazama Jibu

Swali 18 Ripoti

The following are members of the Commonwealth EXCEPT

Lesotho

Jamaica

Kenya Jibu sahihi

Gabon

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Tazama Jibu

Swali 19 Ripoti

Government by the few is

dictatorship

monarchy

oligarchy Jibu sahihi

autocracy

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

Basic Concepts In Government

Political Ideologies

Tazama Jibu

Swali 20 Ripoti

A major difference between power and authority is that authority is

popularly acquired

more costly to exercise

less dependent on force Jibu sahihi

exercise more frequently

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 21 Ripoti

Which of the following pairs are members of ECOWAS?

Nigeria and Cameroon

Liberia and Congo

Senegal and Zaire

Cape Verde and Burkina Faso

Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa (WAEC)

Foreign Policy

Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

Tazama Jibu

Swali 22 Ripoti

The doctrine of separation of power is associated with

Montesquieu Jibu sahihi

Locke

Marx

Hobbes

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Tazama Jibu

Swali 23 Ripoti

Under the Independence Constitution, the head of government was the

Governor general

President

Prime minister Jibu sahihi

Premier

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Constitution (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Constitution

Tazama Jibu

Swali 24 Ripoti

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

flexible

unitary

confederal Jibu sahihi

federal

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries

Tazama Jibu

Swali 25 Ripoti

The Nigerian nationalist movement was greatly assisted by the `

Manufacturers' Association of Nigeria

Chamber of Commerce , Agriculture and Industry

Trade unions Jibu sahihi

Trdaeitional rulers

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

Political Ideologies

Tazama Jibu

Swali 26 Ripoti

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

Adebayo Adedeji Jibu sahihi

Ide Oumarou

Diallo Telhi

Edem Kodjo

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Tazama Jibu

Swali 27 Ripoti

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

Monrovia Bloc Jibu sahihi

Afro-Arab Bloc

Casablanca Powers

Brazzavile Group

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Tazama Jibu

Swali 28 Ripoti

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 Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Processes Of Legislation

Tazama Jibu

Swali 29 Ripoti

An essential feature of democracy is

rigid constitution

people's consent Jibu sahihi

supremacy of parliament

bicameral legislature

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Tazama Jibu

Swali 30 Ripoti

A landmark of the Lyttleton Constitution was

creation of the post of prime minister

creation of a second chamber at the centre Jibu sahihi

creation of the position of speaker of the House of Representatives

removal of the governor general as chairman of the federal cabinet

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Tazama Jibu

Swali 31 Ripoti

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

age-grade organization

Jibu sahihi

grade union movement

student's organization

council of obas

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

Tazama Jibu

Swali 32 Ripoti

Citizenship may be changed by

Renuciation Jibu sahihi

remarriage

divorce

conviction

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Tazama Jibu

Swali 33 Ripoti

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

abolition of federalism

Jibu sahihi

reposting of government officials

dissolution of boards of corporations

creation of states

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism (JAMB)

The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism

Tazama Jibu

Swali 34 Ripoti

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

meritocracy

oligarchy

theocracy Jibu sahihi

aristocracy

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

Tazama Jibu

Swali 35 Ripoti

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

Economic Commission of Africa

O.A.U. Secretariat Jibu sahihi

Council of the Foreign Ministers

Assembly of Heads of State and Government

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

Foreign Policy

Tazama Jibu

Swali 36 Ripoti

The Nigerian Council was created by

Hugh Clifford

Arthur Richards

Frederick Lugard Jibu sahihi

Graeme Thompson

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 37 Ripoti

The Public Complaints Commission is empowered to investigate complaints and

prosecute false complainants

report findings to appropriate authorities for action Jibu sahihi

reprimand authorities against whom complaints are made

refer complaints to traditional rulers

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Public Commissions Established By The 1979 (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Public/civil Service Administration (WAEC)

Public Commissions Established By The 1979

Public/civil Service Administration

Tazama Jibu

Swali 38 Ripoti

Which of the following nations operates an unwritten constitution?

U.S.A

Canad

Australia

Great Britain Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Tazama Jibu

Swali 39 Ripoti

Which of the following encourages capitalism?

public ownership of all forms of enterprise

even distribution of wealth

private ownership of the means of production Jibu sahihi

centrally planned economy

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Tazama Jibu

Swali 40 Ripoti

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 Jibu sahihi

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

citizens cannot be taxed by both state and federal governments

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism (JAMB)

The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism

Tazama Jibu

Swali 41 Ripoti

A characteristic feature of communism is

free enterprise

liberal democracy

dictatorship Jibu sahihi

multi-party system

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Tazama Jibu

Swali 42 Ripoti

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

NCNC and NDP

NPC an AG

NPC and NNDP Jibu sahihi

NCNC and AG

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Political Parties And Party Systems (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Tazama Jibu

Swali 43 Ripoti

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 Jibu sahihi

governor of the state

secretary of the local government council

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

Tazama Jibu

Swali 44 Ripoti

Constitutions originate from a belief that there i need for

limited government Jibu sahihi

freedom of worship

full employment

judicial independence

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Tazama Jibu

Swali 45 Ripoti

The application of the rule of law can be hindered by

independence of the judiciary

irresponsible press Jibu sahihi

unequal distribution of wealth

free access to education

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 46 Ripoti

A tax law is a

private bill

speaker's bill

public bill
Jibu sahihi

judicial bill

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

Tazama Jibu

Swali 47 Ripoti

The right to direct and command people is

authority Jibu sahihi

power

opinion

obedience

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government (WAEC)

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Tazama Jibu

Swali 48 Ripoti

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 Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Tazama Jibu

Swali 49 Ripoti

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

fused

separated Jibu sahihi

not defined

indistinguishable

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Structures Of Governance

Tazama Jibu

Swali 50 Ripoti

The headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa is located in

Ghana

Kenya

Nigeria

Ethiopia Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Tazama Jibu






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