JAMB UTME - Government - 1986

Question 1 Report

Which constitution was created to legislate for the Lagos Colony and the Southern Provinces?

The Richard Constitution

The Clifford Constitution Correct answer

The Lyttleton Constitution

The Macpherson Constitution

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Question 2 Report

Judges in Nigeria enjoy security of tenure

if they are apponited by the president

if they have the support of the Nigerian Bar Association

if they are of good behaviour Correct answer

during the life of the government which appoints them

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Arms Of Government

Forms Of Government

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Question 3 Report

Presidentialism is a system of government in which

there is elected Head of State who exercises actual executive powers Correct answer

the Head of State is not the chief executive

the executive functions are the responsibility of the entire members of a cabinet

all members of cabinet must also be mebers of the legislature

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Systems Of Governance

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Question 4 Report

According to Marxist theory, those who live by selling their labour are referred to as the

bourgeoisie

proletariats Correct answer

Feudal lords

Slaves

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Political Ideologies

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Question 5 Report

Which of the following sets of factors contributed to the development of nationalism in Nigeria?

Racial discrimination and oppression Correct answer

corruption and ethnicity

paternalism and indirect rule

election malpractices and party differences

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Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 6 Report

The component unit right to secede is that of

the United States

Australia Correct answer

Brazil

the Soviet Union

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Question 7 Report

In a parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the House to vote on major issues? The

party leader

speaker of the House

clerk of the House

Whip Correct answer

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Arms Of Government

Organs Of Government

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Question 8 Report

The British Government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the direct administration of Nigeria in

1861

1900 Correct answer

1906

1914

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Forms Of Government

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Question 9 Report

The main function of the upper chamber in a parliamentary system of government is to

Initiate new legislation

execute laws

act as a check on the lower chamber Correct answer

direct the activities of the lower chamber

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Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 10 Report

Local government in Nigeria receive the bulk of their finiacial resources from

the state government

the federal government Correct answer

rates and taxes

local investment projects

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Local Government

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Question 11 Report

Proportional representation is recommended because it

favours small parties

is simple to operate

lead's to liberal democracy Correct answer

preserves the party system

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Political Parties And Party Systems

The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body

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Question 12 Report

A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called

oligarchy

feudalism Correct answer

socialism

presidentialism

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Question 13 Report

The major function of the legislative assembly is to

debate on committee reports

represent the people

make laws Correct answer

vote on bills

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Processes Of Legislation

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Question 14 Report

A system of voting in which the voters are asked a yes' or 'no' question on a major issue is called

first past the post

a referendum Correct answer

an absolute majority

an indirect election

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The Electoral Systems, Processes And Electoral Management Body

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Question 15 Report

Which of the following idealogies emphasizes the abolition of government and law?`

totalitiansim

communism

anarchism Correct answer

socialism

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Political Ideologies

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Question 16 Report

Pre-colonial Igbo society was

centralized

acephalous Correct answer

feudal

capitalist

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Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 17 Report

The two primary elements in politics are

war and peace

order and conflict Correct answer

Patriotism and economic sabotage

nationalism and freedom

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Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Political Ideologies

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Question 18 Report

In Nigeria, the highest court for muslims is the

Alkali Court

Sharia Court of Appeal Correct answer

Supreme Court

Upper Area Court

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Arms Of Government

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Question 19 Report

The term, Chief -in- Council in Nigeria mean that, the Chief

is elected by the council

is superior to the council

cannot oppose the decision of the council Correct answer

is nominate by the government

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Question 20 Report

Who was appointed by the federal government of Nigeria as the administrator of Western Region in 1962?

Dr MA Majekodunmi

Chief Odeleye Fadahunsi

Chief S.L Akintola Correct answer

Chief Remi Fani Kayode

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Processes Of Legislation

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Question 21 Report

Aristocracy is the system of government in which the few rule for

their own benefit

the benefit of all

the benefit of their friends

the benefit of a few Correct answer

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Political Ideologies

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Question 22 Report

Which of the following parties formed the opposition in the House of Representatives during Nigerian First Republic?

NCNC and NEPU

AG and UMBC Correct answer

NFC and NNDP

NCNC and MDF

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Pre – Colonial Polities

Political Parties And Party Systems

Political Parties And Party Politics In Post-Independence

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Question 23 Report

The Minorities Commission appointed in 1957 was headed by

Sir Henry Willink Correct answer

Justice Udo Udoma

Chief Festus Okotie Eboh

Sir Allan Lennox Boyed

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Public Commissions Established By The 1979

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Question 24 Report

A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known as

Republican

revolutionary

collegial Correct answer

parliamentary

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Question 25 Report

The organ of the United Nations primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security is the

General Assembly

Security Council
Correct answer

International Court of Justice

Economic and Social Council

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International Organizations

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Question 26 Report

The idea of democracy was first associated with the

Romans

Persians

Greeks Correct answer

Egyptians

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Question 27 Report

Which of the following ethnic groups was the pre-colonial political structure Not influenced by the Islamic culture?

Kanuri

Nupe

Tiv Correct answer

Fulani

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Question 28 Report

Which of the following ethnic groups had centralized administration in pre-colonial Nigeria?

lbibio

Ijaw

Tiv

Hausa Correct answer

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Question 29 Report

The principle of two levels of government in a country is called

the parliamentary system

dictatorship

Nationalism

Federalism Correct answer

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Processes Of Legislation

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Question 30 Report

The writ of habeas corpus is applied to secure the

right to personal liberty Correct answer

independence of the judiciary

freedom of the press

right to own private property

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Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Constitutions

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Question 31 Report

Nigeria is NOT a member of

the Common wealth

OPEC

ECOWAS

NATO Correct answer

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International Organizations

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Question 32 Report

Which of these groups of Africa leaders in closely associated with the formation of the OAU

Haiie Selassie, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, William Tubman

Abubakar Tafawa Belewa, Jean Bokassa, Kwame Nkrumah

Kwame Nkrumah, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Jorno Kenyatta

Correct answer

Julius Nyerere, Kwame Nkrumah, Haile Selassie

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Question 33 Report

The head of state in the first republic of Nigeria was

an executive president

a nominee of the whole country

a nominal president Correct answer

a party leader

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Question 34 Report

Traditional rulers under the 1976 local Government Reforms had

executive powers

Chief-in-council status Correct answer

limitee powers

legislative powers

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Local Government

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Question 35 Report

Before the 1963 Constitution, the highest court of appeal for Nigeria was the

Supreme Court

Federal Court of Appeal

Privy Council Correct answer

Federal High Court

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Question 36 Report

The World Health Organization is an agency of

the EEC

NATO

ECOWAS

THE UNO Correct answer

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International Organizations

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Question 37 Report

In a cabinet system, the executive is appointed from the

Legislature Correct answer

Oppointed from

Upper house

Weaker party in the coalition

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Arms Of Government

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Question 38 Report

A political manifesto is a document which outlines

a country's development

a party's programme Correct answer

the national policy

an ethnic interest

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Political Parties And Party Systems

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Question 39 Report

The Zikist Movement was popular for its

philosophy of non-violence

promotion of mass literacy

militant nationalism Correct answer

encouragement of multi party system

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Question 40 Report

Legislative supremacy exists in

Britain Correct answer

France

Soviet Union

Nigeria

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Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 41 Report

A nation - state is synonymous with a

Sovereign state Correct answer

dependent territory

nation

political community

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State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

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Question 42 Report

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Police Force in Nigeria?

Traffic control

Arrest of criminals

Making of laws Correct answer

Prosecution of criminals

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Arms Of Government

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Question 43 Report

The administrative headquarters of OAU is in

Addis Ababa
Correct answer

Lagos

Accra

Nairobi

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Foreign Policy

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Question 44 Report

The main objective of the Public Service Review Commission headed by Chief Jerome Udoji was to make the Nigerian public service

less corrupt

more attractive financially

more efficient and result oriented Correct answer

superior to the private sector

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State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Public/civil Service Administration

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Question 45 Report

The greatest achievement of nationalist movements in Africa is the

unity of Africa States

love and peace among Africa States

sovereignty of most African State Correct answer

economic independence of African State

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Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 46 Report

An important advantage of creating more constituent units in a federal state is to

enhance the people's participation in government

Correct answer

enable ambitious politicians gain political power

make the state gain more power

curb the powers of the federal government

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State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

The Structure And Workings Of Nigerian Federalism

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Question 47 Report

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental human right in Nigeria?

Right to education

Right to personal liberty

Freedom of thought

Freedom of conscience

Non of the above

Correct answer

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Question 48 Report

Under the presidential system

the party with the majority of seats forms the Executive

there is the principle of collective responsibility

the president may come from any of the parties Correct answer

the constitution must be unwritten

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Citizenship

Forms Of Government

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Question 49 Report

One argument against a multi-party system is the

inability to develop the nation

encouraagement of diverse opinions and opposition Correct answer

ability to attract foreign investment

banning of pressure groups

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Pressure Groups

Forms Of Government

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Question 50 Report

A system of government in which power derives from total control of the instruments of force is called

monarchy

oligarchy

capitalism

fascism Correct answer

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