In the old Oyo empire, the Ajele

ensured good governance of the district

ensured the safety of the trade routes

Which of the following led to the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria by the British?

Manpower and personnel shortages

Need for adequate financial resources

Manpower and personnel shortages

Speedy transition to independence

One feature of the federal system of government is that the centre is____________

superior to the other components

inferior to the other components

The goal of the theory of separation of powers is to

make the executive dependent on the legislative

give more powers to the legislative

creates efficiency in the judiciary

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of _________

France atomic test in the sahara desert

her poor relations with the Francophone countries

France atomic test in the sahara desert

France diplomatic relations with Israel

General de-Gaulle’s negative attitude towards her

In the old OYO empire, the Ajele

ensured good governance of the districts

ensured the safety of all trade routes

ensured good governance of the districts

Citizenship of a state by descent requires that ___________

one's grand parents were citizens of that state

one is born and bred in the state

one's mother was born in the state

one's grand parents were citizens of that state

Nigeria is a member of____________

The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OAS

The creation of more states in Nigeria has_______

eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts

reduced the gap between the rich and poor states

increased the powers of the federal government

increased the powers of the states and local government

The role of an Alkali under the Hausa-Fulani political system is primarily to _____________

make treaties under Islamic laws

JAMB UTME - Government - 2018

Question 1 Report

The major difference between a state and a nation is that the latter presupposes a _______

heterogeneous

Homogeneous population

well-defined territory

more organized system

Answer Details

The major difference between a state and a nation is that the latter presupposes a homogeneous population. A state is an organized political entity with a defined territory, a government, and a population. On the other hand, a nation is a group of people who share common cultural, linguistic, or historical characteristics. A nation may or may not have a defined territory, a government, or a state. The key characteristic that distinguishes a nation from a state is the homogeneity of its population. A nation is typically composed of people who share a common language, history, religion, or cultural heritage. In contrast, a state may have a diverse population with different languages, religions, or cultures. For example, the United States is a state with a diverse population, including people of different races, religions, and ethnic backgrounds. In contrast, Japan is a nation with a relatively homogeneous population that shares a common language, culture, and history. Therefore, the concept of a nation presupposes a homogeneous population, whereas a state may or may not have a homogeneous population.

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