Year : 
2004
Title : 
Government
Exam : 
JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

21 - 30 of 50 Questions

# Question Ans
21.

Under the 1999 Constitution, the power to declare war is vested in the

A. National Security Council

B. legislature

C. executive

D. National Council of States

Detailed Solution

Under the 1999 Constitution, the power to declare war is vested in the Executive. This is with the approval of the National Assembly.
22.

The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to

A. westernize Nigerians

B. spread religion

C. protect Nigeria from xternal attack

D. satisfy British economic interest

Detailed Solution

The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to satisfy British economic interest. They wanted a market for their raw and finished products. British did not allow her colonies to trade directly with other countries. Before Nigeria's independence, Britain spelt out the conditions of trade. For instance she determined the prices of Nigerian import and export commodities.
23.

Laws made by state governments are known as

A. bye laws

B. decrees

C. edicts

D. acts

Detailed Solution

Laws made by state governments are known as edicts. It should be noted that edicts are the laws made by the state military governments.
24.

The first franchise in the history of the democratic process is

A. property franchise

B. universal franchise

C. male franchise

D. female franchise

Detailed Solution

The first franchise in the history of the democratic process is male franchise.
This is a form of voting rights in which all adult males within a political system are allowed to vote, regardless of income, property, religion, race, or any other qualification.
25.

The principle of separation of powers was made popular by

A. Thomas Hobbes

B. John Locke

C. Niccolo Machiavelli

D. Baron de Montesquieu

Detailed Solution

The principle of separation of powers was made popular by Baron Montesquieu. He was a french political thinker and Jurist. In his book titled The Spirit of Law, he divided governmental powers into three separate and co-ordinate branches the legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
26.

An interest group that admits members and conducts its affairs according to stated rules is described as

A. organizational

B. associational

C. non-associational

D. institutional

Detailed Solution

An interest group that admits members and conducts its affairs according to stated rules is described as associational
27.

Delegated legislation refers to the laws

A. non-legislation bodies

B. The legislature

C. military governments

D. civillian governments

Detailed Solution

Delegated legislation refers to the laws non-legislation bodies
28.

A major influence on the formation of public opinion is

A. the family

B. the mass media

C. public journals

D. peer groups

Detailed Solution

A major influence on the formation of public opinion is the mass media.

Others are:

1. Through Elections

2. Pressure Groups and Political Parties

3. Symposia and Lectures

4. Individual Influence

5. Peer Groups

6. Government Role
29.

The law of libel limits a citizen's right to freedom of

A. movement

B. association

C. expression

D. worship

Detailed Solution

The law of libel limits a citizen's right to freedom of expression.

Others are the laws of slander and sedition
30.

The highest grade in the civil service is known as the

A. administrative cadre

B. executive cadre

C. clerical cadre

D. technical cadre

Detailed Solution

The highest grade in the civil service is known as the administrative cadre
21.

Under the 1999 Constitution, the power to declare war is vested in the

A. National Security Council

B. legislature

C. executive

D. National Council of States

Detailed Solution

Under the 1999 Constitution, the power to declare war is vested in the Executive. This is with the approval of the National Assembly.
22.

The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to

A. westernize Nigerians

B. spread religion

C. protect Nigeria from xternal attack

D. satisfy British economic interest

Detailed Solution

The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to satisfy British economic interest. They wanted a market for their raw and finished products. British did not allow her colonies to trade directly with other countries. Before Nigeria's independence, Britain spelt out the conditions of trade. For instance she determined the prices of Nigerian import and export commodities.
23.

Laws made by state governments are known as

A. bye laws

B. decrees

C. edicts

D. acts

Detailed Solution

Laws made by state governments are known as edicts. It should be noted that edicts are the laws made by the state military governments.
24.

The first franchise in the history of the democratic process is

A. property franchise

B. universal franchise

C. male franchise

D. female franchise

Detailed Solution

The first franchise in the history of the democratic process is male franchise.
This is a form of voting rights in which all adult males within a political system are allowed to vote, regardless of income, property, religion, race, or any other qualification.
25.

The principle of separation of powers was made popular by

A. Thomas Hobbes

B. John Locke

C. Niccolo Machiavelli

D. Baron de Montesquieu

Detailed Solution

The principle of separation of powers was made popular by Baron Montesquieu. He was a french political thinker and Jurist. In his book titled The Spirit of Law, he divided governmental powers into three separate and co-ordinate branches the legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
26.

An interest group that admits members and conducts its affairs according to stated rules is described as

A. organizational

B. associational

C. non-associational

D. institutional

Detailed Solution

An interest group that admits members and conducts its affairs according to stated rules is described as associational
27.

Delegated legislation refers to the laws

A. non-legislation bodies

B. The legislature

C. military governments

D. civillian governments

Detailed Solution

Delegated legislation refers to the laws non-legislation bodies
28.

A major influence on the formation of public opinion is

A. the family

B. the mass media

C. public journals

D. peer groups

Detailed Solution

A major influence on the formation of public opinion is the mass media.

Others are:

1. Through Elections

2. Pressure Groups and Political Parties

3. Symposia and Lectures

4. Individual Influence

5. Peer Groups

6. Government Role
29.

The law of libel limits a citizen's right to freedom of

A. movement

B. association

C. expression

D. worship

Detailed Solution

The law of libel limits a citizen's right to freedom of expression.

Others are the laws of slander and sedition
30.

The highest grade in the civil service is known as the

A. administrative cadre

B. executive cadre

C. clerical cadre

D. technical cadre

Detailed Solution

The highest grade in the civil service is known as the administrative cadre