JAMB UTME - Government - 1980

Ibeere 1 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

not to jump queues

to sing the national anthem every day

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Citizenship (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa State Structure And Characteristics Of Government (WAEC)

Citizenship

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 2 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 3 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

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

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Parties And Party Systems (WAEC)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Principles Of Democratic Government (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Principles Of Democratic Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 4 Ìròyìn

The term 'franchise' refers to

French speaking people

property owners

the right to choose representatives to the legislature Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the educted electorate

the voting card

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa The Electoral Process (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government (WAEC)

The Electoral Process

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 5 Ìròyìn

An electoral district is

a polling booth

Aconstituency Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

a ward

a local government area

a subdivision of the state

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 6 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

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

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Foreign Policy

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 7 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

that the rights of the ethnic minoroties are safeguarded

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitutions (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Constitutions

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 8 Ìròyìn

The concept of Indirect Rule in Nigeria is usually associated with

Sir George T. Goldie

Sir Donald Cameron

Major Claude Macdonald

Lord Lugard Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Sir Arthur Richards

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Nigeria In International Organizations (JAMB)

Nigeria In International Organizations

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 9 Ìròyìn

The abolition of the indignant was effected in French colonies in

1943

1944

1946 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

1956

1958

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Process Of Decolonization (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Process Of Decolonization

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 10 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

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

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 11 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the West African Teachers Association and West African Labour Union

None of the above

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Colonial Administration (WAEC)

Colonial Administration

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 12 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Principles Of Democratic Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Principles Of Democratic Government

Basic Concepts In Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 13 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the Civil Serivce Commission

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa The Civil Service (JAMB)

The Civil Service

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 14 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the Legislature and Executive

Awọn alaye Idahun

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 15 Ìròyìn

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

Sierra Leone

Senegal

Ivory Coast

Ghana Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Nigeria

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Parties And Party Systems (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 16 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 17 Ìròyìn

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

Action Group

National Council of Nigeria and the Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Cameroons Northern Elements Progressive Union

Northern People's Congress

United Middle Belt Congress

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Citizenship (WAEC)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Post – Independence Constitutions (JAMB)

Citizenship

Post – Independence Constitutions

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 18 Ìròyìn

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

France

the United Kingdom Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the USA

the Soviet Union

none of the above

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 19 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the African Congress

None of the above

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Political Ideologies

Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 20 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 21 Ìròyìn

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

The Security Council

the Trusteeship Council

the General Assembly Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the International Court of Justice

the Economic and Social Council

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa International Organizations (JAMB)

International Organizations

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 22 Ìròyìn

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

1956

1957

1958

1959 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

1960

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 23 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

which states that the central government is superior to state governments

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 24 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitutions (WAEC)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitution (JAMB)

Constitutions

Constitution

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 25 Ìròyìn

The doctrine of the Dual Mandate was put forward to justify

apartheid in South Africa

Necolonialism

the introduction of Islam in Africa

slavery

colonialism Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 26 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Parties And Party Politics In Post-Independence (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Political Parties And Party Politics In Post-Independence

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 27 Ìròyìn

Pressured groups' politics are usually directed to

limited or sectoral goals Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

national objectives

the interest s of the Nigerian Medical Association

the goals of the Nigeria Union of Teachers

none of the above

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Pressure Groups (JAMB)

Pressure Groups

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 28 Ìròyìn

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

the Executive

the Judiciary

the Press

the Legislature

the Electorate Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Citizenship (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Processes Of Legislation (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Citizenship

Processes Of Legislation

Basic Concepts In Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 29 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

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

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Public Commissions Established By The 1979 (JAMB)

Public Commissions Established By The 1979

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 30 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the Senate has the power of veto

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitution (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Constitution

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 31 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

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

was a device to transfer French technology to Africa

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Imperialist Penetration (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Imperialist Penetration

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 32 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Public/civil Service Administration (WAEC)

Public Corporations And Parastatals

Public/civil Service Administration

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 33 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

Pre – Colonial Polities

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 34 Ìròyìn

The main role of pressure groups is to

influenec the Legislature and the Executive to make decisions favourable to them Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

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

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Local Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Pressure Groups, Public Opinion And Mass Media (WAEC)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa 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

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 35 Ìròyìn

The highest Court in Nigeria is called the

Federal Court of Appeal

High Court

Upper Area Court

Supreme Court Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Sharia Court of Appeal

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 36 Ìròyìn

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

second reading

third reading Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

fourth reading

fifth reading

none of the above

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Systems Of Governance (JAMB)

Systems Of Governance

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 37 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the rule of law obtains

power is shared by competing departments in the state

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Organs Of Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 38 Ìròyìn

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

4-year

5-year

2-year

permanent

3-year Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 39 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

has advantages and disadvantages

once permitted is almost impossible to control

decentralizes problems without providing suitable solutions

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Basic Concepts In Government

Structures Of Governance

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 40 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

NPP, PRP, GNPP, NPN and NEPU

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Parties And Party Systems (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 41 Ìròyìn

An ideology is essentially

a gude to political action Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

a manual for revolution

a curse on political actors

a non-political concept

negative in connotation

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Parties And Party Systems (WAEC)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 42 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

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

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries (WAEC)

Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 43 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

all of the above

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Parties And Party Systems (WAEC)

Political Parties And Party Systems

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 44 Ìròyìn

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 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Aj'ayi Crowther

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Imperialist Penetration (JAMB)

Imperialist Penetration

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 45 Ìròyìn

The legislative arm of a government is always

the Parliament

the Cabinet

the highest organ of government

the body that makes laws Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the body that interprets laws

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Organs Of Government (WAEC)

Arms Of Government

Organs Of Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 46 Ìròyìn

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

France

the United Kingdom Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the USA

the Soviet Union

none of the above

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Arms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Systems Of Governance (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Arms Of Government

Forms Of Government

Systems Of Governance

Basic Concepts In Government

Structures Of Governance

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 47 Ìròyìn

The term rule of law is applicable only

in western-type democracies

in socialist countries

in developing countries

in state where laws are supreme Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

if the regime is not military

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government (WAEC)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Basic Concepts In Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 48 Ìròyìn

The Executive is the body that

exectes armed robbers

interprets laws

implements laws Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

enacts laws

none of the above

Awọn alaye Idahun

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 49 Ìròyìn

The concept of Parliamentary Government in Britain is

turning into Prime M inisterial and Whitehall government in practice Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

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

Awọn alaye Idahun

Wo Idahun






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