Government 2017 Jamb Examination
Government 2017 Jamb Examination
Question 1
The Constitutional forms with two levels of Government is _________
C. Confederal
In a confederal system, power is shared between two levels of government, usually central and regional.
In a confederal system, power is shared between two levels of government, usually central and regional.
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Question 2
The essence of ECOWAS is to________
B. foster interstate economic and political co-operation
ECOWAS aims to promote integration and collaboration among West African states.
ECOWAS aims to promote integration and collaboration among West African states.
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Question 3
The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____
A. president
Under the 1979 Constitution, Nigeria adopted a presidential system with the president as head of government.
Under the 1979 Constitution, Nigeria adopted a presidential system with the president as head of government.
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Question 4
The characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevent its officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________
C. anonymity
Civil servants operate anonymously to ensure impartial execution of government policies.
Civil servants operate anonymously to ensure impartial execution of government policies.
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Question 5
The granting of internal authority to the regions came under which constitution?
B. Richard Constitution
The Richards Constitution of 1946 granted regional autonomy in Nigeria.
The Richards Constitution of 1946 granted regional autonomy in Nigeria.
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Question 6
In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy?
A. Robert Michels
Robert Michels formulated the 'Iron Law of Oligarchy', stating that organizations tend to develop oligarchic leadership.
Robert Michels formulated the 'Iron Law of Oligarchy', stating that organizations tend to develop oligarchic leadership.
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Question 7
In the 18th century, a new wind of development blew over Europe and the development was referred to__________?
C. Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution marked a major shift in manufacturing, technology, and society in Europe.
The Industrial Revolution marked a major shift in manufacturing, technology, and society in Europe.
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Question 8
One major merit of the Unitary system of government is that_______?
B. is cheaper to operate
Unitary systems centralize administration, reducing the cost of governance.
Unitary systems centralize administration, reducing the cost of governance.
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Question 9
The legal right to exercise power in a state is known as______
A. Authority
Authority is the recognized legal power to command and enforce obedience.
Authority is the recognized legal power to command and enforce obedience.
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Question 10
Bills passed by the legislature usually requires the approval of the following except_______
B. Member house of representative
Members of the legislature do not 'approve' bills individually; bills are approved by executive authority or monarch in some systems.
Members of the legislature do not 'approve' bills individually; bills are approved by executive authority or monarch in some systems.