Year : 
2017
Title : 
Government
Exam : 
JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

1 - 10 of 49 Questions

# Question Ans
1.

The Constitutional forms with two levels of Government is _________

A. Unitary

B. Evolution

C. Confederal

D. Confederation

Detailed Solution

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2.

The essence of ECOWAS is to________

A. bring political parties together

B. foster interstate economic and political co-operation

C. emerging political event

D. expansion of scopes and powers

Detailed Solution

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional organisation of 15 West African countries established on 28 May 1975. Its main goal is the promotion of the economic integration among its members. Indeed, ECOWASis one the five regional pillars of the African Economic Community (AEC).
There is an explanation video available below.
3.

The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____

A. president

B. prime minister

C. speaker of the house of represenative

D. senate president

Detailed Solution

Nigeria became a federal republic under the Constitution of 1963 and the monarch and Governor-General were replaced by a ceremonial President. In 1979, under the 1979 Constitution, the President gained executive powers, becoming head of both state and government.
There is an explanation video available below.
4.

The Characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevents it's officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________

A. impartiality

B. neutrality

C. anonymity

D. impersonality

Detailed Solution

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5.

The granting of internal authority to the regions came under which constitution?

A. Littleton Constitution

B. Richard Constitution

C. Clifford Constitution

D. Macpherson Constitution

Detailed Solution

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6.

In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy?

A. Robert Michels

B. Adolf Gasser

C. Adolf Hitler

D. Edmunde Burke

Detailed Solution

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7.

In the 18th century, a new wind of development blow over Europe and the development was referred to__________?

A. Labour Revolution

B. Doctrine Revolution

C. Industrial Revolution

D. Economic Revolution

Detailed Solution

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8.

One major merit of the Unitary system of government is that_______?

A. is most democratic

B. is cheaper to operate

C. eradicates co-operation

D. eliminate tyranny

Detailed Solution

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9.

The legal right to exercise power in a state is known as______

A. Authority

B. Sovereignity

C. Coercion

D. Influence

Detailed Solution

Authority is the legitimate power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
There is an explanation video available below.
10.

Bills passed by the legislature usually requires the approval of the following except_______

A. Governor

B. Member house of representative

C. Monarch

D. President

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
1.

The Constitutional forms with two levels of Government is _________

A. Unitary

B. Evolution

C. Confederal

D. Confederation

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
2.

The essence of ECOWAS is to________

A. bring political parties together

B. foster interstate economic and political co-operation

C. emerging political event

D. expansion of scopes and powers

Detailed Solution

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional organisation of 15 West African countries established on 28 May 1975. Its main goal is the promotion of the economic integration among its members. Indeed, ECOWASis one the five regional pillars of the African Economic Community (AEC).
There is an explanation video available below.
3.

The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____

A. president

B. prime minister

C. speaker of the house of represenative

D. senate president

Detailed Solution

Nigeria became a federal republic under the Constitution of 1963 and the monarch and Governor-General were replaced by a ceremonial President. In 1979, under the 1979 Constitution, the President gained executive powers, becoming head of both state and government.
There is an explanation video available below.
4.

The Characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevents it's officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________

A. impartiality

B. neutrality

C. anonymity

D. impersonality

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
5.

The granting of internal authority to the regions came under which constitution?

A. Littleton Constitution

B. Richard Constitution

C. Clifford Constitution

D. Macpherson Constitution

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
6.

In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy?

A. Robert Michels

B. Adolf Gasser

C. Adolf Hitler

D. Edmunde Burke

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
7.

In the 18th century, a new wind of development blow over Europe and the development was referred to__________?

A. Labour Revolution

B. Doctrine Revolution

C. Industrial Revolution

D. Economic Revolution

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
8.

One major merit of the Unitary system of government is that_______?

A. is most democratic

B. is cheaper to operate

C. eradicates co-operation

D. eliminate tyranny

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
9.

The legal right to exercise power in a state is known as______

A. Authority

B. Sovereignity

C. Coercion

D. Influence

Detailed Solution

Authority is the legitimate power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
There is an explanation video available below.
10.

Bills passed by the legislature usually requires the approval of the following except_______

A. Governor

B. Member house of representative

C. Monarch

D. President

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.