1998 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4
31
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
32
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
33
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
34
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
35
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
36
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
37
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
38
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
39
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
40
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
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