2004 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3

Under the 1999 Constitution, the power to declare war is vested in the Executive. This is with the approval of the National Assembly.

The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to satisfy British economic interest. They wanted a market for their raw and finished products. British did not allow her colonies to trade directly with other countries. Before Nigeria's independence, Britain spelt out the conditions of trade. For instance she determined the prices of Nigerian import and export commodities.

Laws made by state governments are known as edicts. It should be noted that edicts are the laws made by the state military governments.

The first franchise in the history of the democratic process is male franchise

The principle of separation of powers was made popular by Baron Montesquieu. He was a french political thinker and Jurist. In his book titled The Spirit of Law, he divided governmental powers into three separate and co-ordinate branches the legislature, Executive and Judiciary.

An interest group that admits members and conducts its affairs according to stated rules is described as associational

Delegated legislation refers to the laws non-legislation bodies

A major influence on the formation of public opinion is the mass media.

Others are:

1. Through Elections

2. Pressure Groups and Political Parties

3. Symposia and Lectures

4. Individual Influence

5. Peer Groups

6. Government Role

The law of libel limits a citizen's right to freedom of expression.

Others are the laws of slander and sedition

The highest grade in the civil service is known as the administrative cadre