2020 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4

31

The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because _________

A

the ruling party may lose the election

B

the winner may not poll an absolute majority

C

it works against all opposition parties

D

it is easy to rig

correct option: d

Plurality voting is an electoral system in which each voter is allowed to vote for only one candidate, and the candidate who polls more than any other counterpart is elected. Wikipedia

One of its disadvantages is the possibility of rigging the election in this system

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32

Which of the following was the last to win independence from colonial rule ?

A

Cote d'Ivoire

B

Algeria

C

Tanzania

D

Angola

correct option: d

Angola gained independence from Portugal on the 11th November 1975.

Algeria 1962

Tanzania 1961

Cote d'Ivoire 1958

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33

Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she will _________

A

have nothing to do with the superpowers

B

not take sides in international issues based on ideological considerations

C

avoid having any dealing with any country with ideological learnings

D

relate only with member countries of the Non-Aligned movement

correct option: b

Non-alignment means the non-commitment of a nation on any international issue.

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34

The charter of the United Nations was drawn up in ________

A

New York

B

San Franciso

C

Washington DC

D

Los Angeles

correct option: b

The Charter of the United Nations is the foundational treaty of the United Nations, an intergovernmental organization. Wikipedia

It was signed on 26th June 1945 in San Francisco

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35

The idea of making the civil service permanent, neutral and anonymous is to _________

A

make civil servants a functional elite

B

prevent opposition to government

C

ensure loyalty and support

D

enhance efficiency in administration

correct option: d

The civil service is a collective term for a sector of government composed mainly of career civil servants hired on professional merit rather than appointed or elected, whose institutional tenure typically survives transitions of political leadership. Wikipedia

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36

The delineation of constituencies is a major duty of the __________

A

electoral commission

B

boundary commission

C

national assemblies

D

political parties

correct option: a

An election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering process of any country

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37

A meeting of the legislature is usually brought to an end with __________

A

an adjournment

B

a prorogation

C

a dissolution

D

suspension

correct option: b

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38

The economic basis of feudalism is __________

A

agriculture

B

capital

C

trade

D

slavery

correct option: a

Feudalism, also known as the feudal system, was a combination of the legal, economic, military, and cultural customs that flourished in Medieval Europe between the 9th and 15th centuries. More

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39

NEPAD was adopted during the OAU summit held in _________

A

Tunis

B

Lusaka

C

Cairo

D

Abuja

correct option: b

The New Partnership for Africa's Development is an economic development program of the African Union. NEPAD was adopted at the 37th session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in July 2001 in Lusaka, Zambia. More

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40

The Premier of Western Region immediately after independence was _________

A

Chief Obafemi Awolowo

B

Chief Ladoke Akintola

C

DR. M. A. Majekodunmi

D

Ahaji D. S. Adegbenro

correct option: b

The Premier of the Western Region after independence was S.L. Akintola.

Akintola became the Premier 1960, however, there was a crisis between him and Awolowo which lead to Moses Majekodunmi being appointed the sole administrator until 1963 when Akintola resumed as the Premier of Western Region

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