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JAMB Government 2014
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5951.One main advantage of bicameral legislature is that it
Ais not easy to manipulate bills
Bmakes for quick deliberation during emergencies
Cmakes passage of bills easy
Dis less cumbersome to pass bills
Correct Answer: A
One main advantage of a bicameral legislature (two chambers) is that it is not easy to manipulate bills. A bill must pass through both chambers, which provides a check against hasty and ill-considered legislation. Quick deliberation, easy passage of bills, and less cumbersome processes are advantages of a unicameral legislature.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5952.The court that has ultimate power to interpret the constitution is the
ACourt of Appeal
BSupreme Court
CMagistrate Court
DHigh Court
Correct Answer: B
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and has the ultimate power to interpret the constitution. Its decisions are binding on all other courts. The Court of Appeal, High Court, and Magistrate Court are lower courts.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5953.Unitary system of government is more suitable to a country
Awith a relatively small area and a homogenous population
Bthat is sparsely populated
Cthat possesses a strong and modern army
Dwith a robust and dynamic economy
Correct Answer: A
A unitary system of government is more suitable to a country with a relatively small area and a homogenous population. This is because power is concentrated at the center, and a small, homogeneous country can be easily governed from the center. Large, heterogeneous countries usually adopt federalism.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5954.An example of a country ruled by a constitutional monarch is
ALibya
BUganda
CMorocco
DItaly
Correct Answer: C
Morocco is an example of a country ruled by a constitutional monarch. The king shares power with an elected parliament and a prime minister. Libya and Uganda are republics. Italy is a republic.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5955.The development of a classless society is the goal of
Amarxism
Bconservation
Cfeudalism
Dliberalism
Correct Answer: A
The development of a classless society is the goal of Marxism (communism). Marxism advocates for the abolition of private property and the establishment of a classless society where all means of production are owned by the community. Conservation, feudalism, and liberalism do not have this goal.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5956.A flexible constitution is one which is
Awritten by the parliament
Beasily amended
Cpopular with the legislators
Dknown to all the citizens
Correct Answer: B
A flexible constitution is one which is easily amended. It can be amended by a simple Act of Parliament, unlike a rigid constitution which requires a special procedure. The British constitution is an example of a flexible constitution.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5957.Which of the following is a feature of checks and balances?
ACode of conduct
BJudicial precedent
CJudicial immunity
DJudicial review
Correct Answer: D
Judicial review is a feature of checks and balances. It is the power of the courts to declare actions of the executive or legislature unconstitutional. This checks the excesses of the other arms of government. Code of conduct, judicial precedent, and judicial immunity are not features of checks and balances.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5958.Laws made by military governments at the state level are called
Aacts
Bdecrees
Cbye-laws
Dedicts
Correct Answer: D
Laws made by military governments at the state level are called edicts. Laws made at the federal level by the military are called decrees. Acts are made by the legislature. Bye-laws are made by local councils.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5959.Citizenship is acquired by an alien through
Anaturalization
Bregistration
Cbirth
Dconferment
Correct Answer: A
Citizenship is acquired by an alien through naturalization. This is the process by which a foreigner becomes a citizen of a country after fulfilling certain legal requirements. Registration is for those with certain qualifications (e.g., marriage). Birth is for those born into citizenship. Conferment is for honorary citizenship.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5960.The officer responsible for announcing the result of an election is known as
Aelectoral officer
Bballot officer
Cpresiding officer
Dreturning officer
Correct Answer: D
The returning officer is the officer responsible for announcing the result of an election. The presiding officer oversees polling units. The ballot officer handles ballot papers. The electoral officer is a general term.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5961.The ultimate aim of political parties is to
Aformulate and implement policies
Bimplement people-oriented programmes
Cacquire and exercise power
Dincrease the political awareness of the electorate
Correct Answer: C
The ultimate aim of political parties is to acquire and exercise power. They do this by contesting and winning elections to form government. Formulating policies and implementing programmes are means to this end. Increasing political awareness is a secondary function.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5962.The main objective of pressure groups is to
Aserve as opposition to the government
Bpromote the interest of political parties
Cinfluence legislation for the benefit of their members
Dprotect the interest of the country against foreigners
Correct Answer: C
The main objective of pressure groups is to influence legislation for the benefit of their members. They do not seek to capture power like political parties. Serving as opposition, promoting party interests, and protecting the country against foreigners are not their primary objectives.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5963.Which of the following is not a dimension of public opinion?
ASubstance
BPolling
COrientation
DIntensity
Correct Answer: B
The dimensions of public opinion include substance (what the opinion is about), orientation (direction of the opinion), intensity (how strongly people feel), stability, and salience. Polling is a method of measuring public opinion, not a dimension of it.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5964.The body that is responsible for the appointment, discipline, promotion and dismissal of civil servants is the
AMinistry of Labour and Productivity
BMinistry of Establishment
CBureau for Public Service Reforms
DCivil Service Commission
Correct Answer: D
The Civil Service Commission is responsible for the appointment, discipline, promotion, and dismissal of civil servants. It ensures that the civil service is insulated from political interference.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5965.In the pre-colonial Hausa political system, the Madawaki performed the function of
AMinister of Works
BMinister of Education
CMinister of Defence
DMinister of Interior
Correct Answer: C
In the pre-colonial Hausa political system, the Madawaki performed the function of Minister of Defence (commander of the army). The Hakimi was a district head. The Alkali was a judge. The Waziri was the Prime Minister.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5966.The General Strike of 1945 was caused primarily by the
Adisparity in the criteria for employment
Bharshness in trade laws as it concerns the Africans
Cgovernment's rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowance
Dpersistent implementation of discriminatory laws
Correct Answer: C
The General Strike of 1945 was caused primarily by the government's rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowance. The workers were protesting against the high cost of living and poor working conditions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5967.Before 1945, the component units of Nigeria were
Aregions
Bdistricts
Cprovinces
Dstates
Correct Answer: C
Before 1945, the component units of Nigeria were provinces. Nigeria was divided into provinces and districts. Regions were created by the Richards Constitution of 1946. States were created in 1967.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5968.National agitation began in Nigeria with the
Aformation of West African Youth League
BLagos protest against water rate in 1908
Cintroduction of indirect rule
Dannexation of Lagos in 1861
Correct Answer: B
National agitation began in Nigeria with the Lagos protest against water rate in 1908. This was an early example of protest against colonial policies. The other options are also important events but not the beginning of national agitation.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5969.The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the ills of
Aimperialism
Bindependence
Cslavery
Dcolonialism
Correct Answer: D
The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the ills of colonialism. Colonialism brought exploitation, discrimination, and denial of political rights, which led to nationalist movements demanding independence.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5970.Which of the following nationalists was the founder of Nigeria's first political party?
AHerbert Macaulay
BAbubakar Tafawa Balewa
CAhmadu Bello
DNnamdi Azikiwe
Correct Answer: A
Herbert Macaulay was the founder of Nigeria's first political party, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP), in 1923. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Ahmadu Bello, and Nnamdi Azikiwe were also nationalists but not the founder of the first party.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5971.The division of powers between the federal and regional governments into exclusive, concurrent and residual lists was done by the
A1979 Constitution
B1999 Constitution
C1963 Constitution
D1954 Constitution
Correct Answer: D
The division of powers between the federal and regional governments into exclusive, concurrent, and residual lists was done by the 1954 Constitution (the Lyttleton Constitution). This was the first time the federal system was properly established in Nigeria.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5972.The Nigerian Independence Constitution was modified by the
A1979 Constitution
B1963 Constitution
C1999 Constitution
D1989 Constitution
Correct Answer: B
The Nigerian Independence Constitution (1960) was modified by the 1963 Republican Constitution. The 1963 Constitution made Nigeria a republic, with a Nigerian as Head of State, and removed the Queen and the British Privy Council as the highest court of appeal.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5973.The President of Nigeria was indirectly elected through secret ballot for a period of five years by the senate in
A1979
B1983
C1960
D1963
Correct Answer: C
The President of Nigeria was indirectly elected through secret ballot for a period of five years by the senate in 1960. This was under the 1960 Independence Constitution, where the Governor-General was appointed.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5974.The main function of the Federal Character Commission in Nigeria is
Aproviding free social services to the citizens
Bensuring fair representation of all states in the public service
Creviewing unfair administrative decisions
Dsettling disputes among societies
Correct Answer: B
The main function of the Federal Character Commission in Nigeria is to ensure fair representation of all states in the public service. It ensures that appointments into public institutions reflect the federal character of Nigeria.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5975.The power of appointing the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission is vested in the
ASenate
BJudicial Council
CCouncil of State
DPresident
Correct Answer: D
The power of appointing the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is vested in the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5976.The NCNC and the NPC facilitated the creation of the
AEastern Region
BMid-west Region
CNorthern Region
DWestern Region
Correct Answer: B
The NCNC and the NPC facilitated the creation of the Mid-west Region in 1963. The Mid-west Region was created out of the Western Region.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5977.One of the major problems of Nigerian federalism is
Apre-colonial administrative structure among the units of federation
Black of revenue to cater for the demands of the federation
Cinadequate manpower to fill vacancies
Dimbalance in the structure and sizes of units of federation
Correct Answer: D
One of the major problems of Nigerian federalism is the imbalance in the structure and sizes of the units of the federation. Some states are larger and more populous than others, which creates political and economic tensions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5978.Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural imbalance in the federation?
AFormation of political parties
BAppointment of ministers
CCreation of states
DIncrease in revenue allocation
Correct Answer: C
During the Gowon administration, states were created in 1967 to reduce regional structural imbalance in the federation. The creation of 12 states replaced the four regions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5979.A problem of public corporations in Nigeria is
Awastage of resources
Bchoice of leadership
Cpublic control
Demphasis on subsidies
Correct Answer: A
A major problem of public corporations in Nigeria is wastage of resources. They are often inefficient, overstaffed, and mismanaged, leading to waste of public funds.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5980.One feature of public corporations that was weakened by privatization is
Agovernment control
Bsocial control
Cnational integration
Dsocial harmony
Correct Answer: A
One feature of public corporations that was weakened by privatization is government control. Privatization transfers ownership and control from the government to private individuals.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5981.One of the main duties of the Local Government Service Commission is to
Ahandle requests for the creation of more local governments
Bsupervise and manage the personnel of local governments
Cconduct elections into Local Councils
Dcreate an enabling working environment for council workers
Correct Answer: B
One of the main duties of the Local Government Service Commission is to supervise and manage the personnel of local governments. It handles the appointment, promotion, and discipline of local government staff.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5982.The option A4 model was used in the conduct of the
A1999 elections
B2007 elections
C1983 elections
D1993 elections
Correct Answer: D
The option A4 model was used in the conduct of the 1993 elections. It was introduced by the Ibrahim Babangida regime and involved queuing behind candidates.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5983.The review of Nigerian foreign policy under the Murtala-Obasanjo regime was done by
APhillips Commission
BUdaji Committee
CAboyade Committee
DAdedeji Committee
Correct Answer: D
The review of Nigerian foreign policy under the Murtala-Obasanjo regime was done by the Adedeji Committee (led by Professor Adebayo Adedeji).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5984.Which of the following is a guiding principle of Nigeria's foreign policy?
ADecolonisation of all African states
BTotal opposition to the Cold War
CPosting of only carrier diplomats as envoys
Dinterference in the affairs of African countries
Correct Answer: A
A guiding principle of Nigeria's foreign policy is the decolonization of all African states. Nigeria supports liberation movements and the independence of African territories.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5985.The Technical Aids Corps was established during the regime of
AMuhammadu Buhari
BOlusegun Obasanjo
CSani Abacha
DIbrahim Babangida
Correct Answer: D
The Technical Aids Corps (TAC) was established in 1987 during the regime of Ibrahim Babangida.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5986.The granting of asylum to Charles Taylor by Nigeria was to
Acontrol Liberia
Bprotect Nigerians in Liberia
Cpromote peace in Liberia
Ddefy the western powers
Correct Answer: C
The granting of asylum to Charles Taylor by Nigeria was to promote peace in Liberia. It was part of the peace agreement to end the Liberian civil war.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5987.Nigeria is regarded as a frontline state because she
Asent troops for peacekeeping in Somalia
Bsent policemen for peacekeeping in Namibia
Cassisted the liberation struggle in Southern Africa
Dassisted ECOMOG troops in Liberia
Correct Answer: C
Nigeria is regarded as a frontline state because she assisted the liberation struggle in Southern Africa against apartheid and colonial rule.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5988.The reason behind Nigeria's suspension from the Commonwealth in 1995 was
Asocio-cultural
Blegal
Cpolitical
Deconomic
Correct Answer: C
The reason behind Nigeria's suspension from the Commonwealth in 1995 was political. The suspension was a response to the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni activists by the Abacha regime.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5989.Commonwealth nations are represented in other member nation by
Aattaches
Bcharged affaires
Cambassadors
Dhigh commissioners
Correct Answer: D
Commonwealth nations are represented in other member nations by High Commissioners. This is because Commonwealth countries share the British monarch as the symbolic head.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5990.The UN succeeded the
ALeague of Nations
BWarsaw Pact
CNATO
DSEATO
Correct Answer: A
The United Nations succeeded the League of Nations in 1945. The League of Nations failed to prevent the Second World War, so the UN was established to maintain international peace and security.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5991.The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council is
Aseven
Beight
Cfive
Dsix
Correct Answer: C
The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council is five: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5992.The Secretary General of the OAU holds office for a renewable period of
Afive years
Bsix years
Cthree years
Dfour years
Correct Answer: D
The Secretary General of the OAU (Organization of African Unity) held office for a renewable period of four years.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5993.Former colonies of Britain belong to the association known as
ACommonwealth
BOECD
CNATO
DEuropean Union
Correct Answer: A
Former colonies of Britain belong to the association known as the Commonwealth. It is a voluntary association of 54 independent countries, most of which are former British colonies.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2014
Q5994.The organ of the United Nations responsible for the approval of its annual budget is the
ASecretariat
BSecurity Council
CGeneral Assembly
DEconomic and Social Council
Correct Answer: C
The General Assembly is responsible for approving the annual budget of the United Nations.
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JAMB Government 2015
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q5995.The tenure of an elected chairman of local government is determined by the
AFederal Executive Council
BNational Union of Local Government Employees
CNational Assembly
DState House of Assembly
Correct Answer: D
The tenure of an elected chairman of a local government is determined by the State House of Assembly. The state legislature makes laws that specify the tenure of local government chairmen.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q5996.The 1976 Reforms made the local government the
ASecond-tier of government
Bfirst-tier of government
Cfourth-tier of government
DThird-tier of government
Correct Answer: D
The 1976 Local Government Reforms made the local government the third-tier of government in Nigeria, after the federal and state governments. This reform gave local governments a uniform structure and made them a recognized tier of government.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q5997.Decision making in the traditional Igbo political system was conferred on the basis of
APrivilege
Bage
Cgender
DStatus
Correct Answer: B
Decision making in the traditional Igbo political system was conferred on the basis of age. The age-grade system was a key political institution, and elders were respected for their wisdom and experience.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q5998.The political party that originated from Jamiyyar Mutanem Arewa was
AUMBC
BBYM
CNEPU
DNPC
Correct Answer: D
The political party that originated from Jamiyyar Mutanem Arewa (a northern cultural organization) was the Northern People's Congress (NPC). It was formed in 1949.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q5999.A major consequence of colonialism on Nigeria is
AEconomic dependence
Bthe attainment of equal status with Europe
Csuppression of state structures
DThe up-liftment of its image
Correct Answer: A
A major consequence of colonialism on Nigeria is economic dependence. Nigeria's economy was structured to serve the needs of the colonial power, leading to dependence on the export of raw materials and import of manufactured goods.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6000.The judiciary contributes to the development of constitutions through
AJudicial review
Bhistorical records
Cbye-laws
DActs of parliament
Correct Answer: A
The judiciary contributes to the development of constitutions through judicial review. The courts interpret the constitution, and their decisions become part of constitutional law.