Government 2021 Jamb Examination
Government 2021 Jamb Examination
Question 21
Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the......
C. Privy Council
Before Nigeria became a republic, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London was the highest appellate body.
Before Nigeria became a republic, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London was the highest appellate body.
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Question 22
A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is the ...
D. Voting pattern
Pressure groups do not aim to contest elections, unlike political parties whose main aim is to gain political power.
Pressure groups do not aim to contest elections, unlike political parties whose main aim is to gain political power.
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Question 23
When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the _____
D. Governor-General
The Queen remained head of state, represented in Nigeria by the Governor-General.
The Queen remained head of state, represented in Nigeria by the Governor-General.
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Question 24
After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because .....
D. The Second World War boosted their morale
The war showed colonial powers were vulnerable, inspiring Africans to demand full independence.
The war showed colonial powers were vulnerable, inspiring Africans to demand full independence.
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Question 25
____________was the method used by the British to facilitate the administration of Southern Nigeria.
B. Divide and rule
The British used this method to manage diverse ethnic groups and reduce unified resistance.
The British used this method to manage diverse ethnic groups and reduce unified resistance.
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Question 26
Some pre-colonial Nigerian societies are described as stateless because ......
A. They had no formal governmental institutions
Stateless societies were organized without centralized authority.
Stateless societies were organized without centralized authority.
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Question 27
One argument against a multi-party system is the _______
D. Encouragement of opposition and instability
Multi-party systems may lead to political fragmentation and instability.
Multi-party systems may lead to political fragmentation and instability.
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Question 28
________refers to the manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats,
D. Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering is the deliberate redrawing of electoral boundaries for political advantage.
Gerrymandering is the deliberate redrawing of electoral boundaries for political advantage.
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Question 29
The fundamental rights of citizens include the following EXCEPT.......
C. Free education, employment and freedom of thought
These are not legally guaranteed as fundamental rights in Nigeria.
These are not legally guaranteed as fundamental rights in Nigeria.
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Question 30
In the legislative process, a bill is a ....
A. Proposal before the legislature
A bill is a proposal that must be debated and passed to become law.
A bill is a proposal that must be debated and passed to become law.
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