JAMB UTME - Government - 1984

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 4 Ìròyìn

Under what constitution did the supreme Court become the highest Court of Appeal in Nigeria?

Macpherson Constitution

Clifford Constitution

Richards Constitution

The 1963 Constitution Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

The 1979 Constitution

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Wo Idahun

Ibeere 5 Ìròyìn

The main deliberative organ of the UNO is the

Security Council

General Assembly Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Economic and Social Council

Secretariat

International Court of Justice

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Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa International Organizations (JAMB)

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 6 Ìròyìn

The first black African State to gain political independence from a colonial power was

Nigeria

Liberia

Ghana Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Ethiopia

Guinea

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Process Of Decolonization (JAMB)

Process Of Decolonization

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 7 Ìròyìn

With whom is fascism associated ?

Adolf Hitler

Karl Marx

John Locke

Benito Mussolini Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Joseph Stalin

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 8 Ìròyìn

An electoral district for a local government election is a

Constituency

Local government area

polling booth

Ward

Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Market

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An electoral district, (election) precinct, election district, or legislative district, called a voting district by the US Census (also known as a constituency, riding, ward, division, electoral area, or electorate) is a territorial subdivision for electing members to a legislative body. In the United Kingdom, a parliamentary constituency is sometimes called a parliamentary seat or division. Constituencies for local government elections are called either wards or electoral divisions.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Local Government (JAMB)

Local Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 9 Ìròyìn

In a presidential system of government, the Executive

executes its own laws only

Legislates all binding laws

makes laws for the National Assembly

forms the government Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

executes all anti government plotters

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 10 Ìròyìn

The Minorities Commission appointed in Nigeria in 1957 recommended that

more States should be created in the Federation

no more States should be created before independence Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Nigeria should revert to a unitary structure of government

the Federal Legislature should legislate for the minority areas

all the minority areas should constitute one state

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Institutions Of Government In The Post-Independence Era (JAMB)

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Institutions Of Government In The Post-Independence Era

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 11 Ìròyìn

A constitution is a legal document

drawn up by lawyers

enacted by military decree

forming the basis upon which a government rules the country Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

which must not be altered by any succeeding government

only likely to succeed in a country where there is union government

Awọn alaye Idahun

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

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitution (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Constitution

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 12 Ìròyìn

Which of the following is NOT a public corporation in Nigeria?

Joint Admissions and Matericulation Board Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Nigeria Steel Development Authority

Nigerian National Oil Corporation

Nigerian National shipping Line

Nigerian Railway Corporation

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Public Corporations And Parastatals (JAMB)

Public Corporations And Parastatals

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 13 Ìròyìn

In a presidential system of government ministers are

collectively responsible to the Senate

collectively responsible to the President

individually responsible to the President Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

individually responsible to no one

individually responsible to the electorate

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Wo Idahun

Ibeere 14 Ìròyìn

In a parliamentary system of government ministers are

collectively responsible to parliament Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

not members of the legislature

appointed by a two-thirds majority of the legislature

representatives of various interests in the country

chosen from the upper House

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Wo Idahun

Ibeere 15 Ìròyìn

An electoral district is a

polling booth

constituency Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

ward

local government area

subdivision of the state

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa The Electoral Process (JAMB)

The Electoral Process

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 16 Ìròyìn

The 1953 motion that Nigeria should because independent in 1956 was moved by

Chief Anthony Enahoro Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Sir Ahmadu Bello

Chief Obafemi Awolowo

Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe

Sir James Robertson

Awọn alaye Idahun

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

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitutional Development In Nigeria (JAMB)

Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries

Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 17 Ìròyìn

The major conflict that threatened the existence of the OAU as an international organization from 1982-3 was the conflict

in Chad

Between Namiba and South Africa

between the Polisario Front and Morocco Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

in Angola

Between Somalia and Ethiopia

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Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa International Organizations (JAMB)

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 18 Ìròyìn

The Judicial organ of government is the body which

implements the law

makes the law

punishes law makers

interprets the law Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

rewards law makers

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Wo Idahun

Ibeere 19 Ìròyìn

Which a constitution is difficult to amend we say it is

federal

unitary

written

fragile

rigid Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 20 Ìròyìn

Capitalism often encourages

public

a centrally planned economy

private ownership of the means of production Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

anarchy

Deconcentration of political and economic powers in the same hands

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Citizenship (WAEC)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Citizenship

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 21 Ìròyìn

A fascist regime is both

Fair and legitmate

responsive and responsible

representative and accountable

democratic and constitutional

authoritarian and totalitarian Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 22 Ìròyìn

All the following are organs of the OAU EXCEPT

the Commission on Mediation Conciliation and Arbitration

The Council of Ministers

The Economic Commission for Africa Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

The Assembly of Heads of State and Government

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Structures Of Governance (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa International Organizations (JAMB)

Structures Of Governance

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 23 Ìròyìn

A political authority which maintains sovereign power over a specific geographical area is termed

the nation

the nation state

the state Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

nationalism

imperialism

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Citizenship (WAEC)

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

Citizenship

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 24 Ìròyìn

Rates are generally collected in Nigeria by

the State Ministry of Finance

the Department of Inland Revenue

The Emirate or Traditional Council

the Local Government Council Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Presidential Liaison officers

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Citizenship (JAMB)

Citizenship

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 25 Ìròyìn

Southern Nigeria was divided into Eastern and Western Provinces for administrative purpose in

1935

1937

1939 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

1941

1945

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Southern provinces in Nigeria divided into Eastern and Western Regions in 1939.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Pre – Colonial Polities (JAMB)

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

Pre – Colonial Polities

Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 26 Ìròyìn

Voting first started in Nigeria in 1923 because the Clifford Constitution of 1922 because

independence

self-government

dominion status

elective principle Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

decolonization

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Systems Of Governance (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Basic Concepts In Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitution (JAMB)

Systems Of Governance

Basic Concepts In Government

Constitution

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 27 Ìròyìn

The three fundamental rights of citizens are

salvation, property, freedom of thought

employment, property, and social security

life, liberty and propery Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

free education, peaceable assembly and freedom of though

freedom of movement, association and religion

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 In Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 28 Ìròyìn

The military was last in power in Nigeria between

1966 and 1975

1960 and 1966

1979 and 1983

1966 and 1979 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

1966 and 1975.

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries. (WAEC)

Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries.

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 29 Ìròyìn

A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their own selfish interests is classified as

a democracy

a dictatorship

an aristocracy

a monarchy

an oligarchy Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 30 Ìròyìn

The citizenship of a country may be acquired by an individual through

Decolonization

Nomination

Nationalization

Neutralization

Naturalization Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Citizenship (WAEC)

Citizenship

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 31 Ìròyìn

A constitutionally defined set of individual rights which governments are obliged to protect constitute

statutory rights

equity rights

customary rights

civil rights Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

natural rights

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitutions (WAEC)

Constitutions

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 32 Ìròyìn

The Constitution which introduce the ministerial system, into the Nigeria political system is the

Richards Constitution

Lyttleton Constitution

Macpherson Constitution Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Independence Constitution

Republican Constitution

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitution (JAMB)

Constitution

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 33 Ìròyìn

The second military coup d'etat in Nigeria took place on

January 15,1966

October 1, 1966

July 29,1966 Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

July 29, 1975

February 13, 1976

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries. (WAEC)

Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries.

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 34 Ìròyìn

Which of the following is NOT a civic obligation of every Nigerian citizen?

Freedom of conscience and religion Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Obedience to laws

Payment to taxes

Voting by adults

Respect for the national flag and anthem

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Wo Idahun

Ibeere 35 Ìròyìn

One feature of a totalitarian State is the existence of

a single recognized party Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

pressure group

opposition groups

a colonial power

fierce political rivalry

Awọn alaye Idahun

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

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Local Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Local Government

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 36 Ìròyìn

Elections among candidates from the same party before the final elections are called

running mates

electoral colleges

party conventions

primaries Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

second ballots

Awọn alaye Idahun

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

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Forms Of Government (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa The Electoral Process (JAMB)

Forms Of Government

The Electoral Process

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 37 Ìròyìn

The two parties which formed the coalition government in 1959 were the

NCNC and the AG

NPC and the NCNC Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

NPC and the AG

PRP and the UPA

NPC and the NNA

Awọn alaye Idahun

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

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 38 Ìròyìn

A system in which a few powerful and rich nobles own land which is hired out to the poor people to farm is called

Feudalism Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

co-operatives

socialism

communism

communalism

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 39 Ìròyìn

In a democracy, franchise is given to all

Resident adults

citizens

citizens except members of the armed forces

loyal party members

qualified adult citizens Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

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

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 40 Ìròyìn

Which of the following was NOT the responsibility of the Federal Electoral Commission in Nigeria?

Supervision of polling

Compilation of electoral register

Delimitation of Constituencies

Counting and publication of election results

Swearing in of members of the Houses of Assembly Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa The Electoral Process (JAMB)

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

The Electoral Process

Political Parties And Party Politics In Post-Independence

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 41 Ìròyìn

Which organ of the UNO can impose mandatory sanctions on any of its members?

the General Assembly

The Security Council Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

The Secretariat

The Economic and Social Council

The International Court of Justice

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Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa International Organizations (JAMB)

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 42 Ìròyìn

To which of these groups did Nigeria belong before the formation of the OAU?

The Brazzaville group

The Monrovia group Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

The Casablanca group

The West Africa group

The OPEC group

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Relations With African Countries (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Foreign Policy (JAMB)

Relations With African Countries

Foreign Policy

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 43 Ìròyìn

The Richards Constitution

abolished the elective principle in choosing members of the Legislative Council

amalgamated the northern and southern groups of provinces

established a central legislative council

Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

abolished regional assemlies

abolished the system of Indirect Rule

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Political Ideologies (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Constitution (JAMB)

Political Ideologies

Constitution

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 44 Ìròyìn

Which of the following international organization was in existence before the outbreak of the Second World War?

The OAU

The League of Nations

Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

The UNO

The Commonwealth of Nations

ECOWAS

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Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa International Organizations (JAMB)

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 45 Ìròyìn

Citizens legally qualified to vote for parliamentary candidates from

a ward

the electorate Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

members of the House of Assembly

a Trade Union Congress

Political parties

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Citizenship (JAMB)

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

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

Citizenship

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 46 Ìròyìn

Government means the machinery established by a state to manage the affairs of the

rulers

aliens

civil servants

workers and peasants

people Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

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 In Government

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 47 Ìròyìn

The international organization formed after the Second World War to guarantee international peace and security is called

the European Common Market

the British Commonwealth of Nations

the League of Nations

the United Nations Organization Ìdáhùn tó tọ́

the World Bank

Awọn alaye Idahun

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa International Organizations (JAMB)