Year :
2003
Title :
Government
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
21 - 30 of 50 Questions
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| 21. |
The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 31st 1983 is called a A. collegial system of government B. presidential system of government C. unitary system of government D. parliamentary system of government Detailed SolutionThe type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 31st 1983 is called a presidential system of government.That was the first time Nigeria started to practice the presidential system. The first executive president was Alhaji Shehu Shagari |
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| 22. |
The Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last for A. nine years B. five years C. twelve years D. six years Detailed SolutionThe Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last for nine years.Richard constitution of 1946 replaced the Clifford constitution of 1922. it was due to the weakness of Clifford constitution that made the Nigerian nationalists to bring pressure on Sir Bernard Boudillon, the then governor of Nigeria (1935-1943) to give them a new constitution. It was then Sir Bernard Boudillon who split Nigeria into northern, eastern and western regions in 1939. He also made other proposals which seemed to be very useful. But Boudillon's constitution never saw the light of the day due to outbreak of the second world war. It was the proposals of Bernard Boudillon that formed the basis of Sir Arthur Richard's c |
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| 23. |
In the Pre-colonial Igbo society,the maintenance of peace and order was,the function of the A. assembly of ezes B. clan elders C. age-grades D. assembly of title holders Detailed SolutionIn the Pre-colonial Igbo society,the maintenance of peace and order was,the function of the age-grades. Their duties were as follows:1. Defence of their communities against external aggression. 2. They performed police duties in maintaining and enforcing law and order. 3. They checked wrong use of powers by paramount chiefs and council of elders. 4. They helped in the execution of policies and decisions made in the community. |
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| 24. |
The smooth operation of the civil service in Nigeria is mostly hampered by A. inadequate training of personnel B. corruption and inefficiency C. debt burden and redundancy D. poor infrastructure Detailed SolutionThe smooth operation of the civil service in Nigeria is mostly hampered by corruption and inefficiency.The effectiveness of the civil service has been reduced by bribery and corruption.This is to the extent that civil servants find it very difficult to perform their official duties unless they receive bribe. Other problems of the civil service in Nigeria are: 1. Political instability 2. Political interference 3. Red-Tapism 4. Tribalism 5. Geographical spread 6. Negative attitude to work 7. Poor conditions of service 8. Inadequate |
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| 25. |
The Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria achieved the status of self-government is A. 1959 B. 1957 C. 1950 D. 1955 Detailed SolutionThe Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria achieved the status of self-government 1957.This was on August 8, 1957 it was one of the effects and implementation of the decisions arrived at the London constitutional conference of 1957. |
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| 26. |
One of the legacies of pre-colonial Nigeria destroyed by the British was the A. peace and harmony in the land B. indigenous cultures of the people C. education of the local people D. nation's farmlands Detailed SolutionOne of the legacies of pre-colonial Nigeria destroyed by the British was the indigenous cultures of the people.When British people first came to Nigeria, they saw and regarded many aspects of the peoples' way of life as crude and ungodly. They then destroyed and replaced them with their own. Such were religion, mode of dressing, etc. |
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| 27. |
The 1979 Constitution established the A. National Human Rights Commission B. National Population Commission C. Federal Road Safety Commission D. Federal Civil Defense Corps Detailed SolutionThe 1979 Constitution established the National Population Commission |
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| 28. |
The expenditure of public funds by the executive in Nigeria is controlled by the A. judiciary B. ministry of finance C. legislature D. president Detailed SolutionThe expenditure of public funds by the executive in Nigeria is controlled by the legislature.One of the functions of the legislature is to approve how the government can raise and spend money. This is mostly done by approving the annual budget of the government. The legislature in its job of checking the activities of other organs of government including the executive has the power to set up panels to investigate the activities of any department in government. |
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| 29. |
The most important challenge facing the Fourth Republic is A. the need to develop Nigeria culturally B. the successful conduct of the 2003 election C. how to develop Nigeria's social institutions D. how to deal with the military Detailed SolutionThe most important challenge facing the Fourth Republic is the successful conduct of the 2003 elections.If certain things are not well done, such issues as rigging and election violence may plunge the nation into state of anarchy and this may eventually attract another military regime. |
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| 30. |
The Bureau for Public Enterprises is charged with the responsibility for A. privatization and commercialization B. generating revenue C. eradicating poverty D. providing employment opportunities Detailed SolutionThe Bureau for Public Enterprises is charged with the responsibility for privatization and commercialization |
| 21. |
The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 31st 1983 is called a A. collegial system of government B. presidential system of government C. unitary system of government D. parliamentary system of government Detailed SolutionThe type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 31st 1983 is called a presidential system of government.That was the first time Nigeria started to practice the presidential system. The first executive president was Alhaji Shehu Shagari |
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| 22. |
The Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last for A. nine years B. five years C. twelve years D. six years Detailed SolutionThe Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last for nine years.Richard constitution of 1946 replaced the Clifford constitution of 1922. it was due to the weakness of Clifford constitution that made the Nigerian nationalists to bring pressure on Sir Bernard Boudillon, the then governor of Nigeria (1935-1943) to give them a new constitution. It was then Sir Bernard Boudillon who split Nigeria into northern, eastern and western regions in 1939. He also made other proposals which seemed to be very useful. But Boudillon's constitution never saw the light of the day due to outbreak of the second world war. It was the proposals of Bernard Boudillon that formed the basis of Sir Arthur Richard's c |
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| 23. |
In the Pre-colonial Igbo society,the maintenance of peace and order was,the function of the A. assembly of ezes B. clan elders C. age-grades D. assembly of title holders Detailed SolutionIn the Pre-colonial Igbo society,the maintenance of peace and order was,the function of the age-grades. Their duties were as follows:1. Defence of their communities against external aggression. 2. They performed police duties in maintaining and enforcing law and order. 3. They checked wrong use of powers by paramount chiefs and council of elders. 4. They helped in the execution of policies and decisions made in the community. |
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| 24. |
The smooth operation of the civil service in Nigeria is mostly hampered by A. inadequate training of personnel B. corruption and inefficiency C. debt burden and redundancy D. poor infrastructure Detailed SolutionThe smooth operation of the civil service in Nigeria is mostly hampered by corruption and inefficiency.The effectiveness of the civil service has been reduced by bribery and corruption.This is to the extent that civil servants find it very difficult to perform their official duties unless they receive bribe. Other problems of the civil service in Nigeria are: 1. Political instability 2. Political interference 3. Red-Tapism 4. Tribalism 5. Geographical spread 6. Negative attitude to work 7. Poor conditions of service 8. Inadequate |
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| 25. |
The Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria achieved the status of self-government is A. 1959 B. 1957 C. 1950 D. 1955 Detailed SolutionThe Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria achieved the status of self-government 1957.This was on August 8, 1957 it was one of the effects and implementation of the decisions arrived at the London constitutional conference of 1957. |
| 26. |
One of the legacies of pre-colonial Nigeria destroyed by the British was the A. peace and harmony in the land B. indigenous cultures of the people C. education of the local people D. nation's farmlands Detailed SolutionOne of the legacies of pre-colonial Nigeria destroyed by the British was the indigenous cultures of the people.When British people first came to Nigeria, they saw and regarded many aspects of the peoples' way of life as crude and ungodly. They then destroyed and replaced them with their own. Such were religion, mode of dressing, etc. |
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| 27. |
The 1979 Constitution established the A. National Human Rights Commission B. National Population Commission C. Federal Road Safety Commission D. Federal Civil Defense Corps Detailed SolutionThe 1979 Constitution established the National Population Commission |
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| 28. |
The expenditure of public funds by the executive in Nigeria is controlled by the A. judiciary B. ministry of finance C. legislature D. president Detailed SolutionThe expenditure of public funds by the executive in Nigeria is controlled by the legislature.One of the functions of the legislature is to approve how the government can raise and spend money. This is mostly done by approving the annual budget of the government. The legislature in its job of checking the activities of other organs of government including the executive has the power to set up panels to investigate the activities of any department in government. |
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| 29. |
The most important challenge facing the Fourth Republic is A. the need to develop Nigeria culturally B. the successful conduct of the 2003 election C. how to develop Nigeria's social institutions D. how to deal with the military Detailed SolutionThe most important challenge facing the Fourth Republic is the successful conduct of the 2003 elections.If certain things are not well done, such issues as rigging and election violence may plunge the nation into state of anarchy and this may eventually attract another military regime. |
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| 30. |
The Bureau for Public Enterprises is charged with the responsibility for A. privatization and commercialization B. generating revenue C. eradicating poverty D. providing employment opportunities Detailed SolutionThe Bureau for Public Enterprises is charged with the responsibility for privatization and commercialization |