JAMB Government 1999 Past Questions and Answers

Government JAMB 1999 Q1

The civil service cadre responsible for the general supervision and control of ministers is the

A

administrative

B

professional

C

executive

D

clerical

Government JAMB 1999 Q3

Citizenship refers to the

A

indigenous member of a state

B

social status of a person in a state

C

highest position in a state

D

legal status of a member of a state

Government JAMB 1999 Q12

The most important function of the executive organ of government is to

A

formulate policies

B

give assent to bills

C

control foreign policy

D

enforce laws

Government JAMB 1999 Q13

The process of learning the norms and values associated with a political system is referred to as political

A

socialization

B

indoctrination

C

culture

D

participation

Government JAMB 1999 Q14

Which of the following best decribes the role of the civil service?

A

promoting the interest of civil servants

B

advising government and implementing its policies

C

keeping records for government

D

providing information on government and its agencies

Government JAMB 1999 Q15

One instrument for safeguarding the rights of citizen is

A

judicial interpretation

B

presidential pardon

C

legislative intervention

D

writ of habeas corpus

Government JAMB 1999 Q16

Legislative control over delegated legislation can be performed through

A

withdrawal of delegated powers by the judiciary

B

nulification of unconstitutional legislation

C

investigation into the exercise of delegated power

D

approval of legislation by the Chief Justice

Government JAMB 1999 Q17

The feature which best differentiates pressure groups from political parties is that they do not

A

have interest in politics

B

seek to influence public opinion

C

have permanent organization

D

nominate ministers

Government JAMB 1999 Q18

The notion of equality before the law is the same as the principle of

A

supremacy of the constitution

B

rule of law

C

independence of the judiciary

D

social equality

Government JAMB 1999 Q22

Indirect legislation can be achieved by

A

judicial interpretation and precedent

B

passing of bills and making of decrees

C

passing a private member's bill

D

the two legislative chambers considering a bill

Government JAMB 1999 Q23

Naturalization is a process of acquiring citizenship by

A

persons of dual nationality

B

foreign visitors to a country

C

resident foreigners of good character

D

persons born abroad

Government JAMB 1999 Q24

The ideology which states that each person is the best judge of what is in his self-interest is

A

liberalism

B

socialism

C

fascism

D

feudalism

Government JAMB 1999 Q25

The Code of Conduct Bureau was established essen tially to

A

ensure the independence of the public service

B

enhance probity and accountability in public service

C

protect the right of the public

D

reduce corruption in public life

Government JAMB 1999 Q27

The Independence Constitution can be described as

A

monarchical and presidental

B

republican and parliamentary

C

monarchical and parliamentay D federal and republican

Government JAMB 1999 Q28

Which of the following parties formed the opposition in the House of Representatives during Nigeria's First Republic?

A

AG and UMBC

B

NCNC and NEPU

C

NPC and NNDP

D

NCNC and AG

Government JAMB 1999 Q29

The first Head of Government in independent Nigeria was

A

Nnamdi Azikiwe

B

Ahmadu Bello

C

Tafawa Balewa

D

Herbert Macaulay

Government JAMB 1999 Q32

During the 1957 constitutional conference, the Willink Commission was set up to

A

recommend a date for independence

B

suggest an equitable revenue allocation formula

C

create new regions in Nigeria

D

recommend solutions to the problem of the minorities

Government JAMB 1999 Q33

The duty of an Alkali under the Hausa-Fulani political system is to

A

adjudicate under islamic laws

B

make islamic laws

C

execute islamic laws

D

make treaties under Islamic laws

Government JAMB 1999 Q35

The legislative functions of the government of Benin kingdom were performed by the Oba and a council of chiefs known as

A

Esama

B

Ndichie

C

Uzama

D

Enogie

Government JAMB 1999 Q36

The highest ruling body under the Murtala/Obasanjo regime differed remarkably from that of the Gowon Administration because of the

A

inclusion of civilians as members

B

exclusion of military governors from the council

C

inclusion of the Chief Justice as a member

D

exclusion of the Inspector General of Police from the council

Government JAMB 1999 Q37

Decree No34 of May 1966 is also known as the

A

State Security Decree

B

Suspension and Modification Decree

C

Public Order Decreee

D

Unification decree

Government JAMB 1999 Q38

In 1979, the Unity Party of Nigeria contested and won gubernational elections in

A

Lagos, Ogun, Imo, Oyo and Bendel

B

Lagos, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun and Benue

C

Lagos Ogun, Oyo, Ondo and Bendel

D

Lagos, Kwara, Ogun, Oyo and Ondo

Government JAMB 1999 Q39

Rates are usually collected in Nigeria by

A

minister of commerce in the states

B

local government councils

C

the department of inland revenue

D

the traditional rulers

Government JAMB 1999 Q40

One of the main reason for the creation of more local goverments in Nigeria is to

A

make them more responsive to people's needs

B

weaken the powers of traditional authorities

C

make them more receptive to traditional rulers

D

establish them as the third tier in the federal structure

Government JAMB 1999 Q41

Based on its objectives, the Organization of African Unity can primarily be classified as

A

a social organization [PAGE 43]

B

a political organization

C

a cultural organization

D

an economic organization

Government JAMB 1999 Q42

Nigeria's role in ECOMOG is essentially informed by her

A

desire for peace and stability

B

chairmanship of ECOWAS

C

desire to establish democracy

D

membership of ECOWAS

Government JAMB 1999 Q43

The annual budget of the OAU is approved by the

A

council of ministers

B

secretary general

C

assembly of heads of state and government

D

General assembly

Government JAMB 1999 Q44

The major strategy used by OPEC to influence oil price is by

A

allocating production quotas to members B influencing buyers at the international market to buy at high price

C

allowing member countries to produce at their discretion

D

increasing the supply of the commodity

Government JAMB 1999 Q45

Nigeria was suspended from the Commonwealth because of her

A

tacit approval of military dictatorship

B

negative position towards other nations

C

complete negligence of freedom of the press

D

violation of fundamental human rights

Government JAMB 1999 Q46

Nigeria's non aligned policy means that she will

A

have nothing to do with the super-powers

B

not take sides in international issues based on ideological considerations

C

avoid having any dealing with any country with ideological leanings

D

relate only with member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement

Government JAMB 1999 Q47

One of the underlying principles of Nigerian foreign policy is

A

encouragement of peace keeping operations in African

B

interference in the internal activities of other countries

C

non- commitment towards African unity

D

respect for sovereign equality of all states

Government JAMB 1999 Q48

Before a new member is admitted to the United Nations Organization, its application much be approved by all

A

permanent members of the Security Council

B

members of the General Assembly

C

members of the Economic and Social Council

D

members of the International Court of Justice

Government JAMB 1999 Q49

Which of the following international organizations was in existence before the outbreak of the Second World War?

A

the OAU

B

The League Nations

C

The UNO

D

The ECOWAS The organ of the United Nation Organization respon sible for the former colonies of defeated world war ii powers is the

JAMB Government 1999 past questions