Government 2017 Jamb Examination
Government 2017 Jamb Examination
Question 31
When was the Nigeria flag designed?
B. 1959
The Nigerian national flag was designed in 1959 by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, two years before independence.
The Nigerian national flag was designed in 1959 by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, two years before independence.
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Question 32
The elective principle was introduced by which constitution?
B. Clifford Constitution of 1922
The elective principle allowed Africans to elect representatives to legislative councils for the first time under the Clifford Constitution.
The elective principle allowed Africans to elect representatives to legislative councils for the first time under the Clifford Constitution.
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Question 33
The primary reason for the establishment of political parties is to _______?
A. Attain political power
Political parties are primarily formed to gain control of government and implement policies.
Political parties are primarily formed to gain control of government and implement policies.
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Question 34
The African country that was not colonised is ______?
D. Ethiopia
Ethiopia remained independent throughout the colonial period, except for a brief Italian occupation.
Ethiopia remained independent throughout the colonial period, except for a brief Italian occupation.
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Question 35
A major differences between pressure group and political party is that whereas the latter aims at winning power the former__________?
C. influencing government policies
Pressure groups influence policy decisions without seeking to form government.
Pressure groups influence policy decisions without seeking to form government.
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Question 36
Which of the following is a process of military disengagement from Nigerian politics?
B. conduct of free and fair elections
Military disengagement occurs when democratic processes are restored through elections.
Military disengagement occurs when democratic processes are restored through elections.
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Question 37
Division of responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any branches from exercising the core functions of another is _______?
D. separation of powers
Separation of powers divides authority among executive, legislature, and judiciary to prevent abuse of power.
Separation of powers divides authority among executive, legislature, and judiciary to prevent abuse of power.
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Question 38
In the 1976 reforms and the local government generally, which regime constitutes the Ibrahim panel of 1984?
A. Major General Muhammadu Buhari Administration
The Ibrahim Panel was set up in 1984 to review local government administration during Buhari's regime.
The Ibrahim Panel was set up in 1984 to review local government administration during Buhari's regime.
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Question 39
Iran, Iraq and which countries first created OPEC?
C. Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
The founding members of OPEC in 1960 were Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
The founding members of OPEC in 1960 were Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
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Question 40
One of the demerits of the privatisation of public corporations in Nigeria is?
B. higher cost of goods and services
Privatisation often leads to increased prices due to profit motives replacing government subsidies.
Privatisation often leads to increased prices due to profit motives replacing government subsidies.
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