JAMB UTME - Government - 1980

Question 1 Report

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

the Executive

the Judiciary

the Press

the Legislature

the Electorate Correct answer

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Question 2 Report

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 Correct answer

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Question 3 Report

The term rule of law is applicable only

in western-type democracies

in socialist countries

in developing countries

in state where laws are supreme Correct answer

if the regime is not military

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Basic Concepts And Principles Of Government

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Question 4 Report

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 Correct answer

which states that the central government is superior to state governments

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Question 5 Report

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

Action Group

National Council of Nigeria and the Correct answer

Cameroons Northern Elements Progressive Union

Northern People's Congress

United Middle Belt Congress

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Citizenship

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Question 6 Report

The term 'franchise' refers to

French speaking people

property owners

the right to choose representatives to the legislature Correct answer

the educted electorate

the voting card

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The Electoral Process

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Question 7 Report

An ideology is essentially

a gude to political action Correct answer

a manual for revolution

a curse on political actors

a non-political concept

negative in connotation

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Question 8 Report

An electoral district is

a polling booth

Aconstituency Correct answer

a ward

a local government area

a subdivision of the state

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Question 9 Report

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

second reading

third reading Correct answer

fourth reading

fifth reading

none of the above

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Question 10 Report

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 Correct answer

the Civil Serivce Commission

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Question 11 Report

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 Correct answer

NPP, PRP, GNPP, NPN and NEPU

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Question 12 Report

The Executive is the body that

exectes armed robbers

interprets laws

implements laws Correct answer

enacts laws

none of the above

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Question 13 Report

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 Correct answer

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Question 14 Report

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

France

the United Kingdom Correct answer

the USA

the Soviet Union

none of the above

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Forms Of Government

Systems Of Governance

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Structures Of Governance

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Question 15 Report

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

4-year

5-year

2-year

permanent

3-year Correct answer

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Local Government

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Question 16 Report

The abolition of the indignant was effected in French colonies in

1943

1944

1946 Correct answer

1956

1958

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Process Of Decolonization

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Question 17 Report

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 Correct answer

that the rights of the ethnic minoroties are safeguarded

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Question 18 Report

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 Correct answer

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

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Foreign Policy

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Question 19 Report

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 Correct answer

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Pre – Colonial Polities

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Question 20 Report

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 Correct answer

the West African Teachers Association and West African Labour Union

None of the above

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Question 21 Report

The concept of Parliamentary Government in Britain is

turning into Prime M inisterial and Whitehall government in practice Correct answer

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

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Question 22 Report

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

1956

1957

1958

1959 Correct answer

1960

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Constitutional Development In Nigeria

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Question 23 Report

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 Correct answer

the rule of law obtains

power is shared by competing departments in the state

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Arms Of Government

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Question 24 Report

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 Correct answer

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Public Corporations And Parastatals

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Question 25 Report

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 Correct answer

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Constitutional Development In Nigeria

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Question 26 Report

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

Sierra Leone

Senegal

Ivory Coast

Ghana Correct answer

Nigeria

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Question 27 Report

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 Correct answer

the Senate has the power of veto

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Question 28 Report

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

The Security Council

the Trusteeship Council

the General Assembly Correct answer

the International Court of Justice

the Economic and Social Council

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International Organizations

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Question 29 Report

The doctrine of the Dual Mandate was put forward to justify

apartheid in South Africa

Necolonialism

the introduction of Islam in Africa

slavery

colonialism Correct answer

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Question 30 Report

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 Correct answer

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Question 31 Report

The main role of pressure groups is to

influenec the Legislature and the Executive to make decisions favourable to them Correct answer

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

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Question 32 Report

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 Correct answer

the Legislature and Executive

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Question 33 Report

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 Correct answer

Aj'ayi Crowther

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Question 34 Report

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 Correct answer

all of the above

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Question 35 Report

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 Correct answer

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Question 36 Report

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 Correct answer

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

was a device to transfer French technology to Africa

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Question 37 Report

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 Correct answer

not to jump queues

to sing the national anthem every day

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Citizenship

State Structure And Characteristics Of Government

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Question 38 Report

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 Correct answer

the African Congress

None of the above

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Question 39 Report

The highest Court in Nigeria is called the

Federal Court of Appeal

High Court

Upper Area Court

Supreme Court Correct answer

Sharia Court of Appeal

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Question 40 Report

Pressured groups' politics are usually directed to

limited or sectoral goals Correct answer

national objectives

the interest s of the Nigerian Medical Association

the goals of the Nigeria Union of Teachers

none of the above

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Question 41 Report

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 Correct answer

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

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Question 42 Report

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 Correct answer

has advantages and disadvantages

once permitted is almost impossible to control

decentralizes problems without providing suitable solutions

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Question 43 Report

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 Correct answer

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Question 44 Report

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

France

the United Kingdom Correct answer

the USA

the Soviet Union

none of the above

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Question 45 Report

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 Correct answer

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

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Question 46 Report

The concept of Indirect Rule in Nigeria is usually associated with

Sir George T. Goldie

Sir Donald Cameron

Major Claude Macdonald

Lord Lugard Correct answer

Sir Arthur Richards

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Nigeria In International Organizations

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Question 47 Report

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 Correct answer

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

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Question 48 Report

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 Correct answer

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

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Question 49 Report

The legislative arm of a government is always

the Parliament

the Cabinet

the highest organ of government

the body that makes laws Correct answer

the body that interprets laws

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