Year :
2015
Title :
Government
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
11 - 20 of 50 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 11. |
The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is A. Boutrous Boutrous-Ghali B. Joe Garba C. Ibrahim Gambari D. Kofi Annan |
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| 12. |
The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because A. of the fragmented political structures B. the Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers C. the high incidence of taxation Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers D. the colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people Detailed SolutionIt had no absolute leader unlike the Hausas and the Yoruba's. Furthermore they had no political mouthpiece or leader. This system is described as 'acephalous'.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 13. |
In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of A. Local government Chairman B. Armed Forces Ruling Council C. Security and Exchange Commission D. Exclusive list Detailed Solutionthe power to execute this project lies only on exclusive list(i.e. where only the FG can legislate).There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 14. |
In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible A. to the Federal or Central Government B. to the State Government C. to the Federal and State Government D. to no other level of government |
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| 15. |
An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is A. primary election B. electoral college C. bye election D. general election |
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| 16. |
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of A. Olusegun Obasanjo B. Yakubu Gowon C. Muritala Muhammad D. Ibrahim Babangida |
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| 17. |
Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire? A. Bashorun B. Oyomesi C. Aremo D. Alaafin |
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| 18. |
Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the A. Lyttelton Constitution B. Macpherson Constitution C. Richards Constitution D. Independence Detailed SolutionThe Lyttleton Constitution was enacted in 1954 and it established the federal system of government and paved the way for independence.This constitution is considered the start of federalism, as it provided for a division of power between the central government and the regions, unlike the Richards constitution that created provinces/regions, with no autonomy being given to the regions. There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 19. |
Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU? A. The Council of Ministers B. The Administrative Secretary General C. The Assembly of Heads of States and Government D. Appointment of staff |
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| 20. |
When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of A. collective responsibility B. probity and accountability C. checks and balances D. separation of powers |
| 11. |
The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is A. Boutrous Boutrous-Ghali B. Joe Garba C. Ibrahim Gambari D. Kofi Annan |
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| 12. |
The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because A. of the fragmented political structures B. the Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers C. the high incidence of taxation Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers D. the colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people Detailed SolutionIt had no absolute leader unlike the Hausas and the Yoruba's. Furthermore they had no political mouthpiece or leader. This system is described as 'acephalous'.There is an explanation video available below. |
|
| 13. |
In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of A. Local government Chairman B. Armed Forces Ruling Council C. Security and Exchange Commission D. Exclusive list Detailed Solutionthe power to execute this project lies only on exclusive list(i.e. where only the FG can legislate).There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 14. |
In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible A. to the Federal or Central Government B. to the State Government C. to the Federal and State Government D. to no other level of government |
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| 15. |
An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is A. primary election B. electoral college C. bye election D. general election |
| 16. |
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of A. Olusegun Obasanjo B. Yakubu Gowon C. Muritala Muhammad D. Ibrahim Babangida |
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| 17. |
Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire? A. Bashorun B. Oyomesi C. Aremo D. Alaafin |
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| 18. |
Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the A. Lyttelton Constitution B. Macpherson Constitution C. Richards Constitution D. Independence Detailed SolutionThe Lyttleton Constitution was enacted in 1954 and it established the federal system of government and paved the way for independence.This constitution is considered the start of federalism, as it provided for a division of power between the central government and the regions, unlike the Richards constitution that created provinces/regions, with no autonomy being given to the regions. There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 19. |
Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU? A. The Council of Ministers B. The Administrative Secretary General C. The Assembly of Heads of States and Government D. Appointment of staff |
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| 20. |
When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of A. collective responsibility B. probity and accountability C. checks and balances D. separation of powers |