Government 2012 Jamb Examination
Government 2012 Jamb Examination
Question 21
An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is
C. proportional representation
This system allocates parliamentary seats in proportion to the votes each party receives.
This system allocates parliamentary seats in proportion to the votes each party receives.
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Question 22
The bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation is known as
D. prorogation of parliament
Prorogation ends a parliamentary session without dissolving the parliament itself.
Prorogation ends a parliamentary session without dissolving the parliament itself.
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Question 23
The right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called
C. political right
Political rights include voting, contesting elections, and participating in government decision-making.
Political rights include voting, contesting elections, and participating in government decision-making.
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Question 24
A permanent structure that facilitates continuity and guarantees orderly conduct in governance is
A. Bureaucracy
Bureaucracies provide institutional continuity and consistent administration irrespective of political changes.
Bureaucracies provide institutional continuity and consistent administration irrespective of political changes.
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Question 25
An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as
A. primary election
Primary elections are held within parties to choose candidates for upcoming public elections.
Primary elections are held within parties to choose candidates for upcoming public elections.
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Question 26
Radical nationalism in Nigeria is generally attributed to the influence of
B. Herbert Marcaulay
Herbert Macaulay is considered the father of Nigerian nationalism and radical anti-colonial activism.
Herbert Macaulay is considered the father of Nigerian nationalism and radical anti-colonial activism.
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Question 27
Two foreigners that directly aroused nationalist feelings among Nigerians are
A. Edward Blyden and Payne Jackson
Both promoted African consciousness and inspired early Nigerian nationalism.
Both promoted African consciousness and inspired early Nigerian nationalism.
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Question 28
The Sharia legal system was first introduced in the Fourth Republic in
C. Zamfara State
Zamfara was the first state in Nigeria to implement Sharia law in the Fourth Republic (1999).
Zamfara was the first state in Nigeria to implement Sharia law in the Fourth Republic (1999).
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Question 29
The main focus of Nigeria's foreign policy since independence centers on
D. Afrocentrism
Nigeria's foreign policy has prioritized African unity, support for liberation movements, and continental interests.
Nigeria's foreign policy has prioritized African unity, support for liberation movements, and continental interests.
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Question 30
Military intervention in Nigeria arose from
A. perceived incapability of civilians to govern
Military coups were justified by claims of corruption and inefficiency in civilian administrations.
Military coups were justified by claims of corruption and inefficiency in civilian administrations.