2015 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
A
seen as an instrument of impoverishment
B
perceived to abolish the federal system
C
promulgated without consultation with the people
D
considered as alien
correct option: b
Ironsi promulgated Decree Number 34 of 1966, which abrogated the federal system of government and substituted a unitary system; he argued that the military could only govern in this way.
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The Igbo political system was based on
A
Age Grades
B
Umunna
C
Family ties
D
Umuada
correct option: b
Hence it is devoid of an absolute head, it usually relies on Umuna the option above to resolve some political issues. Umuna is made up of heads of family, Nze No Zo and heads of a clan.
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One challenge associated with presidential system of Government
A
Aim of government
B
separation of power
C
The Senate president
D
Fusion of power
correct option: b
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The dominant idea behind the establishment of the Organization of African Unity is
A
that Africa must unite
B
to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done
C
to provide a framework and opportunities for co-operation on common African problems
D
to promote economic development of Africa
correct option: a
It is a forum to unite Africa and eradicate colonialism and imperialism.
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A typical form of delegated legislation is
A
an act
B
a bill
C
a decree
D
a bye-law
correct option: d
A by- law in place, an individual or populace has stood in capacity of delegated legislation.
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Nigeria’s quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her
A
military might
B
size and population
C
generosity
D
economic strength
correct option: b
Nigeria’s size and population is a credit which makes other African countries take refuge in it. Beside, Nigeria’s role in handling other African issues (i.e ) internal crises, attention to natural disaster e t c is second to none .
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The term, rule of law means
A
nobody is above the law
B
everybody is equal before the law
C
we are being governed by lawyers
D
A and B above
correct option: d
Because that is true nature of what the term “rule of law". According to Prof. A.V. Dicey who propagated the theory of the rule of law, implies that nobody is above the law; all are equal before the law.
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France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to
A
teach them the art of leadership
B
give them a sound education
C
change their way of life
D
discourage them from ritual killings
correct option: c
It deliberately adopted thus just to counter indirect rule system embarked on by the British on Nigeria.
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In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as
A
Oyo Mesi
B
Bales
C
Obas
D
Ogboni
correct option: a
This is the only body responsible for the installation of the paramount king. Furthermore they could be regarded as king makers while others options are accountable or subject to it.
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A good example of a country with a largely unwritten constitution is
A
the United States of America
B
The Soviet Union
C
Nigeria
D
United Kingdom
correct option: d
Firstly, it operates a cabinet system of government and secondly it operates a monarchical system of government.
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