Government 2015 Jamb Examination
Government 2015 Jamb Examination
Question 11
The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is
D. Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan of Ghana was the first African to serve as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006.
Kofi Annan of Ghana was the first African to serve as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006.
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Question 12
The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because
A. of the fragmented political structures
The Eastern region lacked centralized authority, making the British system of indirect rule ineffective.
The Eastern region lacked centralized authority, making the British system of indirect rule ineffective.
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Question 13
In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of
D. Exclusive list
In federal systems, certain powers such as currency, armed forces, and national defense are reserved for the federal government, listed under the exclusive list.
In federal systems, certain powers such as currency, armed forces, and national defense are reserved for the federal government, listed under the exclusive list.
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Question 14
In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible
B. to the State Government
Local governments operate under the supervision of state governments in a federal system like Nigeria.
Local governments operate under the supervision of state governments in a federal system like Nigeria.
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Question 15
An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is
A. primary election
Primary elections are conducted within political parties to choose candidates for general elections.
Primary elections are conducted within political parties to choose candidates for general elections.
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Question 16
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
B. Yakubu Gowon
Nigeria played a leading role in forming ECOWAS in 1975 during Gowon's administration.
Nigeria played a leading role in forming ECOWAS in 1975 during Gowon's administration.
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Question 17
Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?
D. Alaafin
The Alaafin was the king and political head of the Old Oyo Empire.
The Alaafin was the king and political head of the Old Oyo Empire.
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Question 18
Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the
B. Macpherson Constitution
The 1951 Macpherson Constitution introduced federal principles in Nigeria.
The 1951 Macpherson Constitution introduced federal principles in Nigeria.
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Question 19
Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU?
D. Appointment of staff
While the OAU had organs like the Assembly and Council of Ministers, appointment of staff is not considered a supreme organ.
While the OAU had organs like the Assembly and Council of Ministers, appointment of staff is not considered a supreme organ.
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Question 20
When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of
C. checks and balances
The veto power ensures that no single arm of government becomes supreme, illustrating checks and balances.
The veto power ensures that no single arm of government becomes supreme, illustrating checks and balances.
