1998 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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In a federal system, the power allocated to both the central and the state governments is said to be
A
exclusive
B
concurrent
C
residual
D
inherent
correct option: b
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In the botched Third Republic, the unit of representation in the House of Representative was the
A
local government
B
electoral ward
C
senatorial district
D
entire state
correct option: a
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Public corporations mainly differ from the ministries in that they
A
are not bureaucratic
B
provide social services to the public
C
required highly professional staff
D
are organization as business enterprises
correct option: d
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The privatization of public corporation is aimed at
A
making their goods and services available
B
making them reliable
C
making them mre efficient
D
allowing the public to control them
correct option: c
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One major democratic innovation in local government administration introduced by the Babangida regime was the
A
appointment of protfolio councillors
B
appointment of retired military officers as sole administrators
C
selection of heads of personnel management departments from the councillors
D
separation of powers between the executive and legislative arms of the councils
correct option: d
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The change in the role of traditional rulers in local government administration in Nigeria can be attributed to the
A
1976 local government reforms
B
involvement of the military in politics
C
lack of support for the traditional rulers by the citizens
D
1988 civil service reforms
correct option: a
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Which of the following factors was not responsible for the military intervention in Nigerian politics in 1966?
A
Willingness of politicians to relinquish power
B
the Western Regional election of 1965
C
The federal election of 1964
D
Ethnic politics and lawlessness
correct option: a
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One outstanding action for which the GOWON administration will be remembered in Nigeria's political history is the
A
organizatin of FESTAC
B
construction of roads
C
creation of twelve states
D
civil service purge
correct option: c
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An example of Nigeria's external cultural relations is her
A
establishment of diplomatic relations with other nations
B
economic aid to neighbouring countries
C
exchange of students with friendly nations
D
trade interactions with developing countries
correct option: a
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The concept of Africa as the centre - piece of Nigerian foreign policy implies that Nigeria should
A
interfere in the internal affairs of other African states
B
support secessionist movements in Africa
C
participate in any peace - keeping operation in Africa
D
Fay more emphasis on African issues
correct option: d
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