2010 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4

The General Purpose Committee of the local government is cabinet of the local government.

Armed Forces Ruling Council was the highest organ of the state during Babangida Regime.

This was introduced to replace the Supreme Military Council. (SMC)

Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was perceived to abolish the federal system. General Ironsi's Unification Decree 34 of May 24, 1966 was interpreted by some sections of the country especially the Northerners as a step of concentrating power in the hands of particular tribe.

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because France's atomic test in the Sahara Desert.

This singular act was credited to Balewa administration.

A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is lack of executive power to enforce decisions.

One of the limitations of the powers of the Ombudsman is that it has no powers of the enforcement of its investigations and decisions it has taken. It can only investigate and recommend.

One of the strong points of the multiparty system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is wider political participation.

Many writers agree that multi-party system ensures wider political participation and education through the various parties' Campaigns and rallies. It also encourages the reflection of various shades of opinions and interests in government.

The ceremonial and executive powers are fused in Parliamentary System of Government.

The Chief executive and his ministers who from the parliamentary cabinet are also members of the legislature. They take active part not not only in the making of laws but in executing such legislation's.

Revenue Allocation is a major contentious issue confronting the Nigerian Federalism.

Problem of revenue allocation in Nigeria has always been a thorny issue. In an effort to find an acceptable formula for sharing of Revenue in Nigeria, as many as ten commissions were set up between 1946 and 1999.

The main purpose of establishing public enterprise in Nigeria is to provide essential services.

One of the main reasons for setting up public Corporations is to provide essential services to the masses at a cheaper rate than would have been possible if left in the hands of private entrepreneurs. This also prevents exploitation and discrimination.

Parastatals are established to render social services.

In Nigeria, some public Corporations are federal-owned while others are state owned. Public corporations or enterprises are also called parastatals.