Government, 2021, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2021

Title :

Government

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

21 - 30 of 40 Questions

#	Question	Ans
21.	Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the...... A. Court of Appeal B. High Court C. Privy Council D. Supreme Court Show Content Detailed Solution Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the Privy council. one of the features of the Republican Constitution of 1963 is that the supreme court of Nigeria became the highest court in Nigeria. There is an explanation video available below.	C
22.	A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is the ... A. Ideology B. Objective C. Membership drive D. Voting pattern Show Content Detailed Solution Political parties aim at contesting and winning elections and controlling government while pressure groups aim at pursuing the interest of their members and influencing the decisions of the government. There is an explanation video available below.	B
23.	When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the _____ A. Queen of England B. President C. Prime Minister D. Governor-General Show Content Detailed Solution When Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom on 1 October 1960, it originally had a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. There is an explanation video available below.	A
24.	After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because ..... A. The Second World War enhanced colonial rule B. Colonial rule became less oppressive C. Colonial rule was in disarray D. The Second World War boosted their morale Show Content Detailed Solution After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because the second world war boosted their morale. The war exposed the myth surrounding white supremacy. There is an explanation video available below.	D
25.	____________was the method used by the British to facilitate the administration of Southern Nigeria. A. Trade association B. Divide and rule C. Dialogue D. Persuasion Show Content Detailed Solution Divide and rule policy, or divide and conquer, is gaining and maintaining power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into pieces that individually have less power than the one implementing the strategy. There is an explanation video available below.	B
26.	Some pre-colonial Nigerian societies are described as stateless because ...... A. They had no formal governmental institutions B. They were not independent C. They had no definite political boundaries D. Their population was too small Show Content Detailed Solution Some pre-colonial Nigerian societies are described as stateless because they had no formal governmental institutions. There is an explanation video available below.	A
27.	One argument against a multi-party system is the _______ A. Inability to attract foreign assistance B. High cost of conducting elections C. Banning of interest groups D. Encouragement of opposition and instability Show Content Detailed Solution One argument against a multi-party system is the high cost of conducting election. It is very expensive in both men and materials. There is an explanation video available below.	B
28.	________refers to the manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats, A. Delimitation B. Devolution C. Determination D. Gerrymandering Show Content Detailed Solution In representative democracies, Gerrymandering refers to political manipulation of electoral district boundaries with the intent of creating undue advantage for a party, group, or socio-economic class within the constituency There is an explanation video available below.	D
29.	The fundamental rights of citizens include the following EXCEPT....... A. Association, property and social security B. Life, liberty and property C. Free education, employment and freedom of thought D. Life, speech and association. Show Content Detailed Solution The fundamental human rights contained in the constitution of Nigeria are: the Right to Life, the Right to Dignity of Human Person, the Right to Personal Liberty, the Right to Fair Hearing, the Right to Private and Family Life, the Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion, the Right to Freedom of Expression and the Press, the Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Association, the Right to Freedom of Movement, the Right to Freedom from Discrimination and then, the Right to Acquire and Own Immovable Property anywhere in Nigeria. There is an explanation video available below.	C
30.	In the legislative process, a bill is a .... A. Proposal before the legislature B. Law passed by the legislature C. Motion accepted for debate D. Motion rejected after debate Show Content Detailed Solution A bill is proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an act of the legislature, or a statute. Bills are introduced in the legislature and are discussed, debated and voted upon. There is an explanation video available below.	A

21.	Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the...... A. Court of Appeal B. High Court C. Privy Council D. Supreme Court Show Content Detailed Solution Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the Privy council. one of the features of the Republican Constitution of 1963 is that the supreme court of Nigeria became the highest court in Nigeria. There is an explanation video available below.	C
22.	A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is the ... A. Ideology B. Objective C. Membership drive D. Voting pattern Show Content Detailed Solution Political parties aim at contesting and winning elections and controlling government while pressure groups aim at pursuing the interest of their members and influencing the decisions of the government. There is an explanation video available below.	B
23.	When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the _____ A. Queen of England B. President C. Prime Minister D. Governor-General Show Content Detailed Solution When Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom on 1 October 1960, it originally had a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. There is an explanation video available below.	A
24.	After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because ..... A. The Second World War enhanced colonial rule B. Colonial rule became less oppressive C. Colonial rule was in disarray D. The Second World War boosted their morale Show Content Detailed Solution After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because the second world war boosted their morale. The war exposed the myth surrounding white supremacy. There is an explanation video available below.	D
25.	____________was the method used by the British to facilitate the administration of Southern Nigeria. A. Trade association B. Divide and rule C. Dialogue D. Persuasion Show Content Detailed Solution Divide and rule policy, or divide and conquer, is gaining and maintaining power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into pieces that individually have less power than the one implementing the strategy. There is an explanation video available below.	B

26.	Some pre-colonial Nigerian societies are described as stateless because ...... A. They had no formal governmental institutions B. They were not independent C. They had no definite political boundaries D. Their population was too small Show Content Detailed Solution Some pre-colonial Nigerian societies are described as stateless because they had no formal governmental institutions. There is an explanation video available below.	A
27.	One argument against a multi-party system is the _______ A. Inability to attract foreign assistance B. High cost of conducting elections C. Banning of interest groups D. Encouragement of opposition and instability Show Content Detailed Solution One argument against a multi-party system is the high cost of conducting election. It is very expensive in both men and materials. There is an explanation video available below.	B
28.	________refers to the manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats, A. Delimitation B. Devolution C. Determination D. Gerrymandering Show Content Detailed Solution In representative democracies, Gerrymandering refers to political manipulation of electoral district boundaries with the intent of creating undue advantage for a party, group, or socio-economic class within the constituency There is an explanation video available below.	D
29.	The fundamental rights of citizens include the following EXCEPT....... A. Association, property and social security B. Life, liberty and property C. Free education, employment and freedom of thought D. Life, speech and association. Show Content Detailed Solution The fundamental human rights contained in the constitution of Nigeria are: the Right to Life, the Right to Dignity of Human Person, the Right to Personal Liberty, the Right to Fair Hearing, the Right to Private and Family Life, the Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion, the Right to Freedom of Expression and the Press, the Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Association, the Right to Freedom of Movement, the Right to Freedom from Discrimination and then, the Right to Acquire and Own Immovable Property anywhere in Nigeria. There is an explanation video available below.	C
30.	In the legislative process, a bill is a .... A. Proposal before the legislature B. Law passed by the legislature C. Motion accepted for debate D. Motion rejected after debate Show Content Detailed Solution A bill is proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an act of the legislature, or a statute. Bills are introduced in the legislature and are discussed, debated and voted upon. There is an explanation video available below.	A