JAMB UTME - Government - 1981

Question 1 Report

The head of the Judiciary in every state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is called

Honourable Chief Justice Correct answer

Head of Judicial Service

Grand Khadi

President Customary Court of Appeal

Chief Judge

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Question 2 Report

Under the United States Constitution

Congress is supreme

the Supreme Court is dominant

the presidency is clearly superior in practice to the other two branches of government

Black Americans enjoy preferential treatment to compensate for past injustices

no branch of government can function without co-operating with the others Correct answer

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Question 3 Report

Nationalism in West Africa aimed at

working out an alliance with the colonial regimes

bringing all the educatied elite together

the attainment of political independence from Britain

the attainment of political independence from the colonisers Correct answer

founding an economic union like ECOWAS

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Nationalism In Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 4 Report

The main role of pressure groups is to

Oppose oppressive legislation

protect the interest of the country against foreign power

resist temptation of gifts made by multi-national companies to influence their political parties

to influence their judgement

influence legislation in order to benefit their members Correct answer

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Pressure Groups

Pressure Groups, Public Opinion And Mass Media

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Question 5 Report

The system of Indirect Rule in Nigeria

Enhance the attainment of political Independence

Providede employment for educated Nigerians

slowed down the nationalist movements Correct answer

suited the traditional political systems of Eastern Nigeria

was based on democratic principles

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Arms Of Government

Process Of Decolonization

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 6 Report

Under the Presidential system of government in Nigeria

there is no formal opposition in the national legislature Correct answer

the Majority that of the President

State governments do not have any powers except those allowed by the Central Government

the President has absolute power

the personal staff of the President are civil servants

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Question 7 Report

The Organization of Africa Unity was established for the main purpose of

opposing imperialism in all its forms and mainfestations

establishing an African High Command

Protecting the human rights of all Africans wherever they may live

creating an African Common Market

encouraging cooperation and unity among African States Correct answer

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Structures Of Governance

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Question 8 Report

In order to qualify for membership of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, a citizen must have attained the age of

30 Correct answer

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Citizenship

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Question 9 Report

A permanent civil service

makes continuity in government possible Correct answer

makes civil servants arrogant

promotes ethnic domination

is undemocratic

undermines the authority of government

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The Civil Service

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Question 10 Report

Under the constitution of the Second Federal Republic of Nigeria, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the

President

Governor

National Assembly Correct answer

House of Assembly

National Economic Council

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Constitution

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Question 11 Report

The highest legislative body in Nigeria is the

National Council of States

State Assemby

House of Representatives

Senate

National Assembly Correct answer

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Processes Of Legislation

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

Organs Of Government

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Question 12 Report

The main goals of colonial administration in Nigeria weer the

industrialization and expansion of the economy

education and employment of Nigerians

preservation and protection of traditional heritage

maintenance of law, order and exploitation of the national wealth Correct answer

introduction and protectional of human rights

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Colonial Administration

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Question 13 Report

The inalienable rights of the citizens are best protected through

mass participation in political processes

an independent and fearless judiciary Correct answer

a cabinet system of government

a good head of state

a written constitution

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Question 14 Report

The doctrine of the separation of powers is based on the assumption that

those who hold power many encroach on the liberties of the powerless

power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely

man is a political animal

man has inalienable rights

A and B Correct answer

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Arms Of Government

Principles Of Democratic Government

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Question 15 Report

Franchise means

ability to speak French

the right to choose representatives to the Legislature

the right to vote Correct answer

voters cards

membership of the Franco phone community

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The Electoral Process

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Question 16 Report

Lord Lugard is widely regarded as

The most imaginative governor in the British colonies

The originator of the durbar ceremony in Northern Nigeria

The best friend which Southern Nigerian nationalist leaders ever had

the father of indirect rule Correct answer

an anti-imperialist

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Political Ideologies

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Question 17 Report

The Commonwealth is an organization

of all states formerly in the British Empire

of most of the states in the defunct British Empire Correct answer

of all English-speaking countries of the world

of only Asian and African countries

which effectively coordinates the policies of its members

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International Organizations

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Question 18 Report

The power of British Trade Unions now constitutes

a real threat to the Quen and the British Establishment

a danger to the Judiciary

a threat to the House of Lords

a challenge to the idea of Parliamentary Sovereignty Correct answer

a menace to the Confederation of British Industries

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Question 19 Report

In 1964, the National Council of Nigerian Citizens and the Action Group formed the

Coalition Government

Nigerian Advance Prty

Nigerian National Alliance

United Progressive Grand Alliance Correct answer

National Emergency Committee

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Political Parties And Party Systems

Public Opinion

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Question 20 Report

The breakdown of the Macpherson Constitution was party caused by the crisis within the

Action Group

National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroon Correct answer

Northern People's Congress

Democratic Party

Nigerian National Democratic Party

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Political Parties And Party Systems

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Question 21 Report

The headquarters of registered political parties in Nigeria must be located in

the federal capital Correct answer

the state where most of their supporters come from

any state capital

the Northern and Souther parts of Nigeria

none of the above

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Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 22 Report

Where is the Headquarters of the fund of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?

Lagos

Accra

Cotonou

Abidjan

Lome Correct answer

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Principles Of Democratic Government

Foreign Policy

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Question 23 Report

The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria is

subject to appeal

subject to judicial review

final Correct answer

B and C

none of the above

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Question 24 Report

Constitutions have been classified as rigid or as flexible according to

whether they were written or unwritten

whether they were popular or unpopular

the relative ease or difficulty of the writing process

the relative ease or difficlty of the amending process Correct answer

all of the above

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Constitutions

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Question 25 Report

The philosophy and fundamental laws of a

constitution Correct answer

party programme

manifesto

decrees

edicts

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Question 26 Report

President Shehu Shagari was elected

by the Election Tribunal

By the supreme Court

on the first ballot Correct answer

by the federal Electoral Commission

by the National Assembly

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The Electoral Process

Political Parties And Party Systems

Structures Of Governance

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Question 27 Report

The four British colonial territories in West Africa were

Ivory Coast, Gambia, Nigeria and Senegal

Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia and Sierra Leone Correct answer

Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria and Gambia

Senegal, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Ghana

Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia and Senegal

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Federal/Unitary Systems Of Government In West Africa

Colonial Administration

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Question 28 Report

Which the adoption of the presidential system of government, Nigeria ceased to

have a representative government

be a, member of the Commonwealth

have different persons as Head of State and Government Correct answer

operate a bicameral legislature

operate the principle of separation of powers

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Forms Of Government

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 29 Report

The use of the veto in the Security Council is

limited only to permanent members Correct answer

the prerogative of all its mebers

the exclusive right of the two super powers the U.S.S.R. and the U.S

on a rotational basis

all of the above

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Arms Of Government

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Question 30 Report

The three well-known national leader in Nigeria between 1948 and 1966 were

Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Alhaji Ahmadu Bello Correct answer

Lord Lugard, Sir Arthur Richards and Sir John Macpherson

Herbert Macaulay, Ernest Okoli and Okokon Ndem

Alhaji Isa Kaita Dr k.o Mbadiwe and Chief S.L Akintola

Mallam Aminu Kano, Sir Mobolaji Bank-Anthony and J.S Tarka

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Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 31 Report

The local government reforms of 1976 in Nigeria were designed to

decentralize authority

increase political socialization

enlist grassroot support

achieve even developenmet

all of the above Correct answer

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Local Government

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Question 32 Report

The Nigerian Youth Movement was foundea in

1920

1922

1937

1936 Correct answer

1945

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Pre-colonial Political System Of Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 33 Report

The first Pan-African Conference took place in

1920

1945 Correct answer

1958

1960

1963

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Relations With African Countries

Constitutional Developments In Candidates’ Respective Countries

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Question 34 Report

Collective responsibility means that

all ministers are collectively responsible to the prime minister

ministers are collectively responsible to the parliament

no minister may publicly criticise decisions made collectively in cabinet without first resigning Correct answer

ministers must first clear their public statements on policy matters with the cabinet office before delivering them

ministers must always show a sense of responsibility towards one another

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Basic Concepts In Government

Political Ideologies

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Question 35 Report

The first nationalist political party in post-world War-ll Nigeria was

NEPU

NPC

NCNC Correct answer

UMBC

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Political Parties And Party Systems

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Question 36 Report

The Richards Constitution in Nigeria provided for the

total independence of the country

introduction of self-government

unification of the territories ruled by Britain in West Africa

division of Nigeria into three administrative units Correct answer

replacement of the colonial governor within Nigeria

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Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Public Opinion

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Question 37 Report

The President of Nigeria

has a tenure of seven years

has to be elected every four years Correct answer

has a tenure of five years

cannot seek re-election

is elected for life

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Basic Concepts In Government

Constitution

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Question 38 Report

The primary function of the judiciary is to

interpret laws Correct answer

make laws

safeguard independence

regulate behaviour

execute

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Question 39 Report

The British constitution, by being unwritten

Encourages the dominance of the Prime Minister

gives room for the development of conventions Correct answer

makes the parliamentary system unworkable

allows unquestionable parliamentary soveignty

enables the queen to do no wrong

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Question 40 Report

One important aspect of the Lyttleton Constitution was the

abolition of the regional Houses of Assembly

granting of greater regional autonomy Correct answer

decleration that Nigeria would be independent in 1960

enromous powers given to the colonial governors

creation of the post of a Federal Prime Minister

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Constitutional Development In Nigeria

Constitution

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Question 41 Report

Once a country changes from military to civilian rule, future military rule becomes

Impossible

a matter of time

question only of the wishes of senior military officers

difficult if the civilian regime pursues popular and widely beneficial policies Correct answer

possible through foreigh military intervention

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Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries.

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Question 42 Report

Which former Head of State of Ghana was executed during the rule of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC)?

General J.A Ankrah

General A.A Afrifah Correct answer

Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings

Dr. Kwarne Nkrumah

Dr Kofi Busia

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Military Rule In The Candidates’ Respective Countries.

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Question 43 Report

The Nigerian electoral system gives voting rights to

aliens

Africans above the age of twenty one

children over twelve years old

Nigerian citizens who are 18 years old and above Correct answer

Friends of Nigerian

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Citizenship

Basic Concepts In Government

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Question 44 Report

The Guggisberg Constitution of 1925 in Ghana

strengthened the authority of natural rulers Correct answer

weakened the authority of national rulers

enhanced the status of the educated elite

abolished the post of colonial governor

made no provision for unfficial members in the legislative Council

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Question 45 Report

Constitutions are useful documents because they

suppress individual rights and liberties

provide ammunition to fifferent sides in ideological disputes

reward the patriotic and punish traitors

lay down broad guidelines for national political interaction Correct answer

highlight the procedures for the creation of new states

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Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

Constitution

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Question 46 Report

The 1958 Constitutional Conferences responded to the fears of minorities by recommending the

creation of the Mid-Western Region

Formation of a national government

regionalization of the public service

entrenchment of fundamental human rights Correct answer

creation of the office of inspector-General of Police

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Question 47 Report

The main function of the National Assembly is to

fix salaries for all the the state governors

make laws for the country Correct answer

pass motions on the welfare of the legislators

direct public attention to the excesses of public officials

condemn the south african government for its policy of apartheid

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Processes Of Legislation

The Civil Service

Constitutions

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Question 48 Report

Cultural assimilation was a feature of

French colonial policy in Africa

the Portuguese rule in Angola

the British rule in Africa

King Leopold's rule in the Congo

A and B Correct answer

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Pre – Colonial Polities

Imperialist Penetration

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Question 49 Report

Public corporations are set up to

make profits

compete with the private sector

cater for those businesses that cannot be left entirely to private enterprise Correct answer

get board appointments for for politicians

enhance the prestige of the government

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