Government, 2018, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2018

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Government

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JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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11.	A society that is politically organized under a government is called A. sovereign state B. community C. national state D. polity Show Content Detailed Solution A polity is an organized society, such as a nation, city, or church, together with its government and administration. There is an explanation video available below.	D
12.	In the Oyo empire, the Alaafin was A. an absolute monarch B. popularly elected C. a constitutional monarch D. worshipped as a deity Show Content Detailed Solution The system was based on constitutional monarchy in which the monarch exercise authority in accordance with the written or unwritten constitution, it was not absolute. There is an explanation video available below.	C
13.	Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of_________ A. her poor relations with the Francophone countries B. France atomic test in the sahara desert C. France diplomatic relations with Israel D. General de-Gaulle’s negative attitude towards her Show Content Detailed Solution In the realm of bilateral relations, Nigeria did not hesitate to break diplomatic ties with France in 1961 when France tested an atomic bomb in the Sahara Desert. The action was against the firm warning by Nigeria having observed that the test was going to be injurious to Nigeria and some other African countries. Thus, Nigeria imposed stern economic measures on France, first banning all ship movements of French origins from navigating the coastal areas of Nigeria. There is an explanation video available below.	B
14.	In 1991, the African Economic Community Treaty was signed in A. Addis Ababa B. Abuja C. Lome D. Tripoli Show Content Detailed Solution The African Economic Community (AEC) is an organization of African Union states establishing grounds for mutual economic development among the majority of African states. The stated goals of the organization include the creation of free trade areas, customs unions, a single market, a central bank, and a common currency In 1980, the OAU Extraordinary Summit adopted the Lagos Plan of Action as a major step towards the goal of integration. The commitments in this Plan and the Final Act of Lagos were translated into concrete form in Abuja, Nigeria in June 1991 when the OAU Heads of State and Government signed the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community (AE	B
15.	Based on its objectives, the Organization of African Unity can primarily be classified as A. a social organization B. a political organization C. a cultural organization D. an economic organization Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	B
16.	The Premier of Western region immediately after Independence was ______ A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo B. Chief Ladoke Akintola C. Majekodunmi D. Adegbenro Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960 and became a republic on 1 October 1963. On 16 January 1966 a military coup brought Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi to power, terminating the first period of democratic rule. During this period an appointed governor was nominal head of state while an elected premier led the government. The Premier of Western region immediately after Independence was Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola There is an explanation video available below.	B
17.	A typical form of delegated legislation is A. acts of parliaments B. decree C. bye-law D. gazette Show Content Detailed Solution Delegated legislation may be defined as the act of transferring power and functions through the acts of parliament to other organisations such as ministers, local governments, public corporations etc. Laws made by these bodies are referred to as BYE-LAWS. Bye-Laws are rules and regulations made by local government authorities or local councils, public corporations and other similar bodies for the smooth running of their responsibility. These bye-laws have effects only within the areas of jurisdiction of these authorities that made them. There is an explanation video available below.	C
18.	A major feature of the system of government in the Sokoto Caliphate was that A. it was based on customs and traditions B. it was theocratic C. it was democratic D. power was effectively decentralized Show Content Detailed Solution Theocratic system of government is whereby a deity or religious institution is regarded as the source from which authority came from. The Sokoto caliphate ruled with the idea of Islam, and that the sultans were regarded as the religious head There is an explanation video available below.	B
19.	The goal of the theory of separation of power is to A. make the executive dependent on the legislative B. give more powers to the legislative C. protect individual liberty D. creates efficiency in the judiciary Show Content Detailed Solution When there’s separating of powers, the powers are shared equally among the arms of government; the judiciary, legislative and executive to act as checks and balances on each other, hence to protect the liberty of an individual. There is an explanation video available below.	C
20.	The first executive president of Nigeria was_________ A. Nnamdi Azikiwe B. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa C. General Yakubu Gowon D. Alhaji Shehu Shagari Show Content Detailed Solution a lot of people do not consider Nnamdi Azikiwe to be the first Executive President of Nigeria. Instead, they argue that the true president should be elected and not appointed, thus, Shehu Shagari, who took the post in 1979, should be considered the first President of Nigeria.Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari was the first president of the federal republic of Nigeria between the years 1979 and 1983, a period known as the second republic, before his government was overthrown by the military. There is an explanation video available below.	D

11.	A society that is politically organized under a government is called A. sovereign state B. community C. national state D. polity Show Content Detailed Solution A polity is an organized society, such as a nation, city, or church, together with its government and administration. There is an explanation video available below.	D
12.	In the Oyo empire, the Alaafin was A. an absolute monarch B. popularly elected C. a constitutional monarch D. worshipped as a deity Show Content Detailed Solution The system was based on constitutional monarchy in which the monarch exercise authority in accordance with the written or unwritten constitution, it was not absolute. There is an explanation video available below.	C
13.	Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of_________ A. her poor relations with the Francophone countries B. France atomic test in the sahara desert C. France diplomatic relations with Israel D. General de-Gaulle’s negative attitude towards her Show Content Detailed Solution In the realm of bilateral relations, Nigeria did not hesitate to break diplomatic ties with France in 1961 when France tested an atomic bomb in the Sahara Desert. The action was against the firm warning by Nigeria having observed that the test was going to be injurious to Nigeria and some other African countries. Thus, Nigeria imposed stern economic measures on France, first banning all ship movements of French origins from navigating the coastal areas of Nigeria. There is an explanation video available below.	B
14.	In 1991, the African Economic Community Treaty was signed in A. Addis Ababa B. Abuja C. Lome D. Tripoli Show Content Detailed Solution The African Economic Community (AEC) is an organization of African Union states establishing grounds for mutual economic development among the majority of African states. The stated goals of the organization include the creation of free trade areas, customs unions, a single market, a central bank, and a common currency In 1980, the OAU Extraordinary Summit adopted the Lagos Plan of Action as a major step towards the goal of integration. The commitments in this Plan and the Final Act of Lagos were translated into concrete form in Abuja, Nigeria in June 1991 when the OAU Heads of State and Government signed the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community (AE	B
15.	Based on its objectives, the Organization of African Unity can primarily be classified as A. a social organization B. a political organization C. a cultural organization D. an economic organization Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	B

16.	The Premier of Western region immediately after Independence was ______ A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo B. Chief Ladoke Akintola C. Majekodunmi D. Adegbenro Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960 and became a republic on 1 October 1963. On 16 January 1966 a military coup brought Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi to power, terminating the first period of democratic rule. During this period an appointed governor was nominal head of state while an elected premier led the government. The Premier of Western region immediately after Independence was Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola There is an explanation video available below.	B
17.	A typical form of delegated legislation is A. acts of parliaments B. decree C. bye-law D. gazette Show Content Detailed Solution Delegated legislation may be defined as the act of transferring power and functions through the acts of parliament to other organisations such as ministers, local governments, public corporations etc. Laws made by these bodies are referred to as BYE-LAWS. Bye-Laws are rules and regulations made by local government authorities or local councils, public corporations and other similar bodies for the smooth running of their responsibility. These bye-laws have effects only within the areas of jurisdiction of these authorities that made them. There is an explanation video available below.	C
18.	A major feature of the system of government in the Sokoto Caliphate was that A. it was based on customs and traditions B. it was theocratic C. it was democratic D. power was effectively decentralized Show Content Detailed Solution Theocratic system of government is whereby a deity or religious institution is regarded as the source from which authority came from. The Sokoto caliphate ruled with the idea of Islam, and that the sultans were regarded as the religious head There is an explanation video available below.	B
19.	The goal of the theory of separation of power is to A. make the executive dependent on the legislative B. give more powers to the legislative C. protect individual liberty D. creates efficiency in the judiciary Show Content Detailed Solution When there’s separating of powers, the powers are shared equally among the arms of government; the judiciary, legislative and executive to act as checks and balances on each other, hence to protect the liberty of an individual. There is an explanation video available below.	C
20.	The first executive president of Nigeria was_________ A. Nnamdi Azikiwe B. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa C. General Yakubu Gowon D. Alhaji Shehu Shagari Show Content Detailed Solution a lot of people do not consider Nnamdi Azikiwe to be the first Executive President of Nigeria. Instead, they argue that the true president should be elected and not appointed, thus, Shehu Shagari, who took the post in 1979, should be considered the first President of Nigeria.Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari was the first president of the federal republic of Nigeria between the years 1979 and 1983, a period known as the second republic, before his government was overthrown by the military. There is an explanation video available below.	D

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