Government 2009 Jamb Examination
Government 2009 Jamb Examination
Question 1
The Inspector General of Police is appointed by the executive on the advice of the
A. Nigerian Police Council.
The Inspector General of Police is appointed by the President based on the advice of the Nigerian Police Council, ensuring broader consultation and accountability.
The Inspector General of Police is appointed by the President based on the advice of the Nigerian Police Council, ensuring broader consultation and accountability.
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Question 2
A major problem associated with the Nigerian federalism is
A. Ethnic conflicts.
Nigeria's federalism has always been challenged by ethnic conflicts, weakening unity and complicating fair resource distribution.
Nigeria's federalism has always been challenged by ethnic conflicts, weakening unity and complicating fair resource distribution.
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Question 3
In the Second Republic, the total membership of ea...
D. Governors.
In the colonial era, the six African members of the Nigerian Legislative Council were nominated by the colonial governors, not elected by the people.
In the colonial era, the six African members of the Nigerian Legislative Council were nominated by the colonial governors, not elected by the people.
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Question 4
In the Second Republic, the total membership of each House of Assembly was determined by the
C. Constitution.
The 1979 Constitution provided the framework for the membership composition of each State House of Assembly during the Second Republic.
The 1979 Constitution provided the framework for the membership composition of each State House of Assembly during the Second Republic.
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Question 5
Privatization and commercialization programmes in Nigeria have
B. De-emphasized government ownership.
The major aim of privatization and commercialization was to reduce government involvement in enterprises and promote private sector participation.
The major aim of privatization and commercialization was to reduce government involvement in enterprises and promote private sector participation.
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Question 6
The fear of domination in the public service led to the
D. establishment of the Federal Character Commission.
The Commission was created to ensure fairness in federal appointments and reduce fears of domination by any group.
The Commission was created to ensure fairness in federal appointments and reduce fears of domination by any group.
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Question 7
In the Igbo political system, the most senior member of the council of elders is the
A. Okpara.
The Okpara, being the eldest male, holds authority and respect in the Igbo council of elders.
The Okpara, being the eldest male, holds authority and respect in the Igbo council of elders.
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Question 8
The immediate cause of the 1966 military coup de'etat in Nigeria was
B. political instability.
The coup was triggered mainly by political crises, disputed elections, and instability in the First Republic.
The coup was triggered mainly by political crises, disputed elections, and instability in the First Republic.
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Question 9
The exclusive list is reserved for legislation by the
D. federal government.
Only the federal government has authority to legislate on matters in the exclusive list such as defense and foreign policy.
Only the federal government has authority to legislate on matters in the exclusive list such as defense and foreign policy.
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Question 10
The participation of Nigerians in the Second World War created in the nationalists the awareness that the
C. Europeans were not superior.
Fighting alongside Europeans exposed Nigerians to their weaknesses, boosting nationalist confidence in self-rule.
Fighting alongside Europeans exposed Nigerians to their weaknesses, boosting nationalist confidence in self-rule.