1991 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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Individual rights are said to be inelienable if they
A
apply to citizens and aliens alike
B
cannot be denied under anycircumstances
C
can only be denied by the legislature
D
can only be denied after due legal process
correct option: d
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Elections present the electorate the opportunity to
A
control government policies
B
control members of parliament
C
assess the performances of the previous representatives
D
choose among candidates
correct option: d
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The process of removing an elected official by the electorate after an election is termed
A
impeachment
B
plebiscite
C
recall
D
referendum
correct option: c
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Groups which seek to bring about changes in government policies without actually controlling the personnel of government are known as
A
trade unions
B
pressure groups
C
secret societies
D
elite groups
correct option: b
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The style of government in the Sokoto caliphate was
A
democratic
B
authoritarian
C
populist
D
totalitarian
correct option: d
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Which of the following traditional political systems was segmentary?
A
Kanem Bornu
B
Benin
C
Igbo
D
Yoruba
correct option: c
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Which of the following led to the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria by the British?
A
Need for adequate financial resources
B
Desire for rapid development
C
Speedy transition to independence
D
Manpower and personnel shortages
correct option: d
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Warrant Chiefs were appointed to
A
prevent tribal war
B
supervise native courts
C
decide divorce cases
D
take charge of local administrations
correct option: d
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The 1946 Constitution is characterized by
A
official majority in the legislative council
B
non-official majority in the legislative council
C
non-official majority in the executive council
D
federal system of government
correct option: b
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The Willink Commission was set up to
A
solve boundary problems
B
review revenue allocation formula
C
examine issues relating to the welfare of groups
D
draw up a new constitution
correct option: c
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