2021 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4

Option A is the correct answer.

Under the 1999 Constitution, the appointment of ministers and ambassadors requires the approval of the Senate.

Option C is the correct answer.

The Action Group held the position of the official opposition party in the First Republic.

Option D is the correct answer.

The highest level of civil servants responsible for overseeing and coordinating ministries activities are known as the Administrative Cadre. They are responsible for carrying out high-level administrative tasks, providing advice to ministers on policies creation and executing, and acting as a liaison between ministers and other civil servants. 

Entry into this class is achieved through a rigorous selection process that includes a university education, competitive written exams, and interviews organized by the Civil Service Commission. This class includes positions such as Directors-General, Directors, Deputy Directors, and Assistant Directors.

Option C is the correct answer.

In Northern Nigeria, the Native Authority system was highly effective and successful.  Because of this, the concept of indirect rule was more successful in northern Nigeria.

Option D is the correct answer.

The major challenge faced by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the absence of a common currency, which makes it difficult for member countries to make financial transactions.

Option C is the correct answer.

Acquiring citizenship in a country can happen through being born in the country (birth) or through a process of naturalization. According to Ofoegbu (1999), citizenship can also be obtained through other means such as:

1. Birth

2. Marriage and Registration

3. Naturalization

4. Conferment

Option A is the correct answer.

A common feature of government is the making of public policy. 

The making of public policy is a common feature of government that refers to the process of decision-making by which governments establish laws, regulations, and programs that address specific public issues or problems. This process involves identifying a problem or need, researching potential solutions, evaluating the options, and implementing and monitoring the chosen course of action.

Option A is the correct answer.

Legislatures, often known as parliament, senate, or congress, have three main responsibilities: representing the citizens, creating and passing laws, and monitoring the actions of the government.

Option B is the correct answer.

The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 3 1983 is called a presidential system of government.

It is a system of government in which the President is the head of state and the head of government, and holds executive power.

Option D is the correct answer.

Matching funds refer to financial resources that are allocated according to the amount of money obtained from other sources. They are commonly used in situations related to charitable causes or public benefit.