2015 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is
A
Boutrous Boutrous-Ghali
B
Joe Garba
C
Ibrahim Gambari
D
Kofi Annan
correct option: a
This is history oriented. Boutros Boutros-Ghali is an Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the sixth, but the first African Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1992 to December 1996 and was later succeeded by Kofi Annan.
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The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primary because
A
of the fragmented political structures
B
the Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers
C
the of the high incidence of taxation Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers
D
the colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people
correct option: a
It had no absolute leader unlike the Hausas and the Yoruba's. Furthermore they had no political mouthpiece or leader. This system is described as 'acephalous'.
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In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of
A
Local government Chairman
B
Armed Forces Ruling Council
C
Security and Exchange Commission
D
Exclusive list
correct option: d
the power to execute this project lies only on exclusive list(i.e. where only the FG can legislate).
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In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible
A
to the Federal or Central Government
B
to the State Government
C
to the Federal and State Government
D
to no other level of government
correct option: b
According to 1979 constitution. Furthermore , before 1979 we don’t have third tiers government (the local government). So it was that constitution that gave birth to thus government and is solely responsible to the state government. It is also known as grass root government.
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An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is
A
primary election
B
electoral college
C
bye election
D
general election
correct option: a
It is only the party that can nominate (choose) an individual for a position or post. Furthermore, it an in-house affair where the party’s candidate is given a ticket to vote for a particular post.
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Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
A
Olusegun Obasanjo
B
Yakubu Gowon
C
Muritala Muhammad
D
Ibrahim Babangida
correct option: b
This was regarded as one of the greatest achievement of the then military head of state.
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Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?
A
Bashorun
B
Oyomesi
C
Aremo
D
Alaafin
correct option: d
This position is regarded as sacred and spirit being. So the Alafin is regarded as the spiritual head of the Oyo kingdom.
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Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the
A
Lyttelton Constitution
B
Macpherson Constitution
C
Richards Constitution
D
Independence
correct option: a
He initiated regionalism which later gave birth to federalism.
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Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU?
A
The Council of Ministers
B
The Administrative Secretary General
C
The Assembly of Heads of States and Government
D
Appointment of staff
correct option: d
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When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of
A
collective responsibility
B
probity and accountability
C
checks and balances
D
separation of powers
correct option: c
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