Government 2023 Jamb Examination
Government 2023 Jamb Examination
Question 31
In a parliamentary system, the head of government is usually the
D. Prime minister
In a parliamentary system, the head of government is the prime minister, who leads the executive and is accountable to the legislature.
In a parliamentary system, the head of government is the prime minister, who leads the executive and is accountable to the legislature.
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Question 32
A major event in Nigerian history that led to the suspension of Nigeria's constitution and the declaration of a state of emergency by the colonial authorities in 1953 was the ________.
C. Kano riots
The 1953 Kano riots broke out after a political disagreement, leading to violence and the colonial government's suspension of the constitution.
The 1953 Kano riots broke out after a political disagreement, leading to violence and the colonial government's suspension of the constitution.
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Question 33
Which of the following countries operate a direct democracy?
D. Switzerland
Switzerland is known for its system of direct democracy, where citizens regularly vote on issues through referendums.
Switzerland is known for its system of direct democracy, where citizens regularly vote on issues through referendums.
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Question 34
Which of the following is the basic unit of a local government in Nigeria?
B. Ward
The ward is the smallest unit of a local government structure in Nigeria, serving as the grassroots base of representation.
The ward is the smallest unit of a local government structure in Nigeria, serving as the grassroots base of representation.
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Question 35
The civil service in Nigeria operates under the principle of
D. meritocracy
The Nigerian civil service operates on meritocracy, where appointments and promotions are based on qualifications and competence.
The Nigerian civil service operates on meritocracy, where appointments and promotions are based on qualifications and competence.
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Question 36
The Commonwealth of Nations was initially known as
A. British Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Nations was originally called the British Commonwealth, reflecting its colonial origins.
The Commonwealth of Nations was originally called the British Commonwealth, reflecting its colonial origins.
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Question 37
Nigeria shares its longest border with which West African country?
A. Niger
Nigeria shares its longest land border with Niger Republic to the north.
Nigeria shares its longest land border with Niger Republic to the north.
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Question 38
The electoral system used in Nigeria is primarily based on __________
C. first-past-the-post
Nigeria's electoral system is mainly first-past-the-post, where the candidate with the highest number of votes wins.
Nigeria's electoral system is mainly first-past-the-post, where the candidate with the highest number of votes wins.
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Question 39
The process of selecting candidates to represent a political party in elections is known as
B. primaries
Political parties conduct primaries to select candidates who will represent them in elections.
Political parties conduct primaries to select candidates who will represent them in elections.
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Question 40
Which Nigerian leader advocated for the New Partnership for Africa's Development(NEPAD)?
A. Olusegun Obasanjo
Olusegun Obasanjo was one of the African leaders who strongly advocated for NEPAD, aimed at promoting sustainable development in Africa.
Olusegun Obasanjo was one of the African leaders who strongly advocated for NEPAD, aimed at promoting sustainable development in Africa.
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