Government 2011 Jamb Examination
Government 2011 Jamb Examination
Question 21
Opinion polls are organized to find out the
D. Feelings of people about particular issues and policies
Opinion polls are designed to gauge public sentiment regarding policies, social issues, or political matters.
They provide insights into the population's preferences and attitudes, helping governments, organizations, and researchers understand public opinion and make informed decisions.
Opinion polls are designed to gauge public sentiment regarding policies, social issues, or political matters.
They provide insights into the population's preferences and attitudes, helping governments, organizations, and researchers understand public opinion and make informed decisions.
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Question 22
In pre-colonial Igboland, autocratic rule was made difficult by the
B. Absence of a centralized system of authority
The Igbo political system was decentralized, with no single ruler exercising absolute power.
Decisions were made collectively by councils, elders, and age grades, which limited the possibility of autocratic governance and encouraged participatory decision-making.
The Igbo political system was decentralized, with no single ruler exercising absolute power.
Decisions were made collectively by councils, elders, and age grades, which limited the possibility of autocratic governance and encouraged participatory decision-making.
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Question 23
The Yoruba traditional system of government was
C. Monarchical
The Yoruba political system was characterized by kingship, with the Oba serving as the central authority.
While there were councils of chiefs and checks on the Oba's power, the system was essentially monarchical, combining centralized authority with consultative mechanisms.
The Yoruba political system was characterized by kingship, with the Oba serving as the central authority.
While there were councils of chiefs and checks on the Oba's power, the system was essentially monarchical, combining centralized authority with consultative mechanisms.
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Question 24
Under the pre-colonial Sokoto Caliphate system, the next in command to the sultan was the
D. Waziri
The Waziri served as the chief advisor and deputy to the Sultan in the Sokoto Caliphate.
He assisted in administration, policy-making, and governance, acting as the second highest official in the caliphate hierarchy.
The Waziri served as the chief advisor and deputy to the Sultan in the Sokoto Caliphate.
He assisted in administration, policy-making, and governance, acting as the second highest official in the caliphate hierarchy.
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Question 25
Which of the following societies was classified as acephalous?
C. Igbo
Acephalous societies are those without centralized authority or a singular head of state.
The Igbo had decentralized governance with councils of elders, age grades, and village assemblies, which collectively made decisions instead of a central ruler.
Acephalous societies are those without centralized authority or a singular head of state.
The Igbo had decentralized governance with councils of elders, age grades, and village assemblies, which collectively made decisions instead of a central ruler.
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Question 26
Indirect rule encouraged
B. Exploitation and oppression
Indirect rule relied on traditional rulers to administer colonial policies.
This often led to exploitation, corruption, and oppression of local populations, as rulers acted as intermediaries enforcing colonial interests rather than serving their people.
Indirect rule relied on traditional rulers to administer colonial policies.
This often led to exploitation, corruption, and oppression of local populations, as rulers acted as intermediaries enforcing colonial interests rather than serving their people.
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Question 27
The main achievement of the nationalists in Nigeria was
C. Political liberation of the nation
Nigerian nationalists successfully campaigned for self-governance and independence from colonial rule.
Their efforts culminated in the establishment of a sovereign nation, marking political liberation as their primary achievement.
Nigerian nationalists successfully campaigned for self-governance and independence from colonial rule.
Their efforts culminated in the establishment of a sovereign nation, marking political liberation as their primary achievement.
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Question 28
The major external factor that promoted nationalism in Nigeria was
C. The Second World War
World War II weakened European powers and exposed Nigerians to ideas of self-determination and equality.
It encouraged nationalist movements by highlighting the inconsistency of colonial domination while fighting for democratic freedoms abroad.
World War II weakened European powers and exposed Nigerians to ideas of self-determination and equality.
It encouraged nationalist movements by highlighting the inconsistency of colonial domination while fighting for democratic freedoms abroad.
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Question 29
The presidential system of government was introduced in Nigeria with the Constitution of
D. 1979
The 1979 Nigerian Constitution established a presidential system of government modeled after the United States.
This system separated executive and legislative powers, with the president serving as both head of state and government, replacing the previous parliamentary system.
The 1979 Nigerian Constitution established a presidential system of government modeled after the United States.
This system separated executive and legislative powers, with the president serving as both head of state and government, replacing the previous parliamentary system.
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Question 30
The Action Group crisis of 1963 led to the formation of
A. UPP
The United Progressive Party (UPP) was formed as a result of political unrest and the factional crisis within the Action Group.
The crisis reflected regional and ideological tensions, leading to the creation of new political alignments to challenge dominant parties.
The United Progressive Party (UPP) was formed as a result of political unrest and the factional crisis within the Action Group.
The crisis reflected regional and ideological tensions, leading to the creation of new political alignments to challenge dominant parties.
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