Year :
2012
Title :
Government
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
21 - 30 of 45 Questions
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| 21. |
An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is A. Absolute majority B. Simple majority C. proporational representation D. indirect election Detailed SolutionProportional representation (PR) characterizes electoral systems in which divisions in an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body. If n% of the electorate support a particular political party, then roughly n% of seats will be won by that party. The essence of such systems is that all votes contribute to the result - not just a plurality, or a bare majority. |
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| 22. |
The bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation is known as A. political impasse B. dissolution of parliament C. vote of no confidence D. prorogation of parliament Detailed SolutionProrogation of a Parliament is simply the termination of a parliamentary session.Prorogation is normally a privileged act of the Crown (monarchy), taken on the advice of the Prime Minister. |
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| 23. |
The right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called A. economic right B. civil right C. political right D. social right Detailed SolutionPolitical rights include natural justice (procedural fairness) in law, such as the rights of the accused, including the right to a fair trial; due process; the right to seek redress or a legal remedy; and rights of participation in civil society and politics such as freedom of association, the right to assemble, the right to petition etc. |
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| 24. |
A permanent structure that facilitates continuity and guarantees orderly conduct in governance is A. Bureaucracy B. public corporation C. ombudsman D. political party Detailed SolutionBureaucracy refers to both a body of non-elective government officials and an administrative policy-making group. Historically, a bureaucracy was a government administration managed by departments staffed with non-elected officials. Today, bureaucracy is the administrative system governing any large institution, whether publicly owned or privately owned. The public administration in many countries is an example of a bureaucracy, but so is the centralized hierarchical structure of a business firm. |
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| 25. |
An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as A. primary election B. general election C. mid-term election D. bye-election Detailed SolutionA primary election is the process by which voters, either the general public (open primary) or members of a political party (closed primary), can indicate their preference for a candidate in an upcoming general election or by-election, thus narrowing the field of candidates. |
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| 26. |
Radical nationalism in Nigeria is generally attributed to the influence of A. Aminu Kano B. Herbert Marcaulay C. Nnamdi Azikiwe D. Mbonu Ojike Detailed SolutionHerbert Macaulay. Olayinka Herbert Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay (14 November 1864 – 7 May 1946) was a Nigerian nationalist, politician, engineer, architect, journalist, and musician and is considered by many Nigerians as the founder of Nigerian nationalism. |
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| 27. |
Two foreigners that directly aroused nationalist feelings among Nigerians are A. Edward Blyden and Payne Jackson B. Casely Hayford and James Horton C. W.E du Boise and H.O Davies D. Marcus Garvey and Casely Hayford Detailed SolutionCaseley Hayford of Gold coast (now Ghana) and Marcus Garvey of Jamaica. |
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| 28. |
The Sharia legal system was first introduced in the Fourth Republic in A. Kano State B. Katsina State C. Zamfara State D. Sokoto State Detailed SolutionIn Nigeria, Sharia has been instituted as a main body of civil and criminal law in 9 Muslim-majority and in some parts of 3 Muslim-plurality states since 1999, when then- Zamfara State governor Ahmad Sani Yerima began the push for the institution of Sharia at the state level of government. It started in Zamfara State (27 October 1999) |
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| 29. |
The main focus of Nigeria's foreign policy since independence centers on A. South- south cooperation B. Sub-regionalism C. Globalism D. Afrocentrism Detailed SolutionSince independence in 1960, Nigeria's external relations have been characterized by a focus on Africa as a region, focusing on fighting colonialism, apartheid, and the discrimination of black peoples in the African continent and elsewhere in the world.A general word to describe this policy would be Afrocentrism, which is a cultural and political movement meant to positively reflect traditional African values and promote the history of Black people. |
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| 30. |
Military intervention in Nigeria arose from A. perceived incapability of civilians to govern B. international pressure for change C. the desire for a military government D. civilian's desire to relinquish power Detailed SolutionCorruption and Political Development is Another great reason for military intervention in politics is political crisis in a country; like in the case of military interventions during the Cold War because the communistic regimes failed against capitalism and democracy. If politicians in a civilian government are perceived to be incompetent in managing the affairs of the country, the military may forcefully take over the government. |
| 21. |
An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is A. Absolute majority B. Simple majority C. proporational representation D. indirect election Detailed SolutionProportional representation (PR) characterizes electoral systems in which divisions in an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body. If n% of the electorate support a particular political party, then roughly n% of seats will be won by that party. The essence of such systems is that all votes contribute to the result - not just a plurality, or a bare majority. |
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| 22. |
The bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation is known as A. political impasse B. dissolution of parliament C. vote of no confidence D. prorogation of parliament Detailed SolutionProrogation of a Parliament is simply the termination of a parliamentary session.Prorogation is normally a privileged act of the Crown (monarchy), taken on the advice of the Prime Minister. |
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| 23. |
The right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called A. economic right B. civil right C. political right D. social right Detailed SolutionPolitical rights include natural justice (procedural fairness) in law, such as the rights of the accused, including the right to a fair trial; due process; the right to seek redress or a legal remedy; and rights of participation in civil society and politics such as freedom of association, the right to assemble, the right to petition etc. |
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| 24. |
A permanent structure that facilitates continuity and guarantees orderly conduct in governance is A. Bureaucracy B. public corporation C. ombudsman D. political party Detailed SolutionBureaucracy refers to both a body of non-elective government officials and an administrative policy-making group. Historically, a bureaucracy was a government administration managed by departments staffed with non-elected officials. Today, bureaucracy is the administrative system governing any large institution, whether publicly owned or privately owned. The public administration in many countries is an example of a bureaucracy, but so is the centralized hierarchical structure of a business firm. |
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| 25. |
An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as A. primary election B. general election C. mid-term election D. bye-election Detailed SolutionA primary election is the process by which voters, either the general public (open primary) or members of a political party (closed primary), can indicate their preference for a candidate in an upcoming general election or by-election, thus narrowing the field of candidates. |
| 26. |
Radical nationalism in Nigeria is generally attributed to the influence of A. Aminu Kano B. Herbert Marcaulay C. Nnamdi Azikiwe D. Mbonu Ojike Detailed SolutionHerbert Macaulay. Olayinka Herbert Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay (14 November 1864 – 7 May 1946) was a Nigerian nationalist, politician, engineer, architect, journalist, and musician and is considered by many Nigerians as the founder of Nigerian nationalism. |
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| 27. |
Two foreigners that directly aroused nationalist feelings among Nigerians are A. Edward Blyden and Payne Jackson B. Casely Hayford and James Horton C. W.E du Boise and H.O Davies D. Marcus Garvey and Casely Hayford Detailed SolutionCaseley Hayford of Gold coast (now Ghana) and Marcus Garvey of Jamaica. |
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| 28. |
The Sharia legal system was first introduced in the Fourth Republic in A. Kano State B. Katsina State C. Zamfara State D. Sokoto State Detailed SolutionIn Nigeria, Sharia has been instituted as a main body of civil and criminal law in 9 Muslim-majority and in some parts of 3 Muslim-plurality states since 1999, when then- Zamfara State governor Ahmad Sani Yerima began the push for the institution of Sharia at the state level of government. It started in Zamfara State (27 October 1999) |
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| 29. |
The main focus of Nigeria's foreign policy since independence centers on A. South- south cooperation B. Sub-regionalism C. Globalism D. Afrocentrism Detailed SolutionSince independence in 1960, Nigeria's external relations have been characterized by a focus on Africa as a region, focusing on fighting colonialism, apartheid, and the discrimination of black peoples in the African continent and elsewhere in the world.A general word to describe this policy would be Afrocentrism, which is a cultural and political movement meant to positively reflect traditional African values and promote the history of Black people. |
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| 30. |
Military intervention in Nigeria arose from A. perceived incapability of civilians to govern B. international pressure for change C. the desire for a military government D. civilian's desire to relinquish power Detailed SolutionCorruption and Political Development is Another great reason for military intervention in politics is political crisis in a country; like in the case of military interventions during the Cold War because the communistic regimes failed against capitalism and democracy. If politicians in a civilian government are perceived to be incompetent in managing the affairs of the country, the military may forcefully take over the government. |