2002

JAMB Government 2002 past questions

52 questions from the 2002 JAMB UTME Government paper. Free, with answers where available.

Practice with CBT mock -> All Government years
Government JAMB 2002 Q1
Delegated legislation becomes unavoidable when
A
legislators cannot reach a consensus
B
issues under consideration are personal
C
issues under consideration are technical
D
legislators have to proceed on a recess
Government JAMB 2002 Q1
One of the duties of the legislature is to
A
exercise oversight
B
implements laws
C
promulgate decrees
D
adjudicate disputes
Government JAMB 2002 Q2
One major disadvantage of public opinion is that
A
the critics of government policies are always harassed
B
a vocal minority claims to represent the majority
C
gossip and rumours thrive
D
leaders are unnecessarilly criticized
Government JAMB 2002 Q2
The best form of government for a heterogeneous society is a
A
quasi-federal system
B
confederal system
C
unitary system
D
federal system
Government JAMB 2002 Q3
Citizenship in a modern state expresses the status of a person who possesses
A
full political rights
B
some religious rights
C
social rights only
D
exclusive economics rights
Government JAMB 2002 Q3
Removal by impeachment applies to the position of a
A
chief judge
B
president
C
prime minister
D
cabinet minister
Government JAMB 2002 Q4
Communism is a system which recognizes
A
class stratification
B
the existence of the state
C
the existence of the individual
D
the ability of the individual
Government JAMB 2002 Q4
Government by the wealthy is known as
A
oligarchy
B
aristocracy
C
plutocracy
D
democracy
Government JAMB 2002 Q5
The delineation of constituencies is a major duty of the
A
national assembly
B
political parties
C
boundary commission
D
electoral commission
Government JAMB 2002 Q5
The independence of the judiciary can be undermined through the
A
payment of the salaries of judicial officers by government.
B
appointment of the minister of justice as the Attorney-General
C
politicization of the appointments of judges
D
confirmation of the appointment of judges by the legislature
Government JAMB 2002 Q6
The structure of the civil service is based on
A
lateral organization
B
merit system
C
patronage system
D
hierarchical organization
Government JAMB 2002 Q6
The unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by
A
self-determination
B
patriotism
C
sovereignty
D
nationalism
Government JAMB 2002 Q7
In a parliamentary system, the functions of the head of state and the head of government are vested in
A
the ministerial council
B
an individual
C
the inner cabinet
D
two different individuals.
Government JAMB 2002 Q8
To qualify for absorption into the administrative cadre of the civil service in Nigeria, an applicant must be
A
knowledgeable in civil service rules
B
holder of a first university degree
C
specifically trained in public administration
D
a senior civil servant
Government JAMB 2002 Q9
The final interpretation of the provisions of a federal constitution is vested in the
A
head of state
B
council of state
C
highest legislative body
D
highest court of the land.
Government JAMB 2002 Q11
Proportional representation is a system of allocating seats in the legislature based on
A
gender participation in politics
B
an area's involvement in politics
C
contribution to the national economy
D
total votes in an election
Government JAMB 2002 Q12
The application of the principle of separation of powers seems impracticable because power is
A
delegated
B
centralized
C
fused
D
separated
Government JAMB 2002 Q13
One major factor that differentiates the presidential from the parliamentary system is
A
separation of powers
B
judicial independence
C
passage of bills
D
party system
Government JAMB 2002 Q15
Oligarchy is a form of government which
A
enhances the interest of the ruling few
B
enhances the electoral chances of the majority
C
disregards the views of the minority
D
protects the interest of the common people
Government JAMB 2002 Q16
The absence of the rule of law is government will bring about
A
human rights abuse
B
treasonable offences
C
corrupt practices
D
political apathy
Government JAMB 2002 Q17
Centralization of power is the basic feature of
A
federalism B.a confederation
C
a presidential system
D
a unitary government
Government JAMB 2002 Q19
One of the features of a sovereign state is that it
A
has the capacity to defend itself from external aggression
B
has a large number of soldiers
C
practices the presidential system of government
D
is not indebted to other countries
Government JAMB 2002 Q21
The principle of checks and balances reinforces separation of power in order to
A
protect the powers of the executive
B
make the legislature more powerful
C
prevent an unconstitutional change of government
D
prevent the emergence of dictatorship
Government JAMB 2002 Q22
Legislative control of public corporation in Nigeria is effected through
A
the dissolution of their managements
B
the reorganization of their boards
C
acts of the National Assembly
D
bye-laws.
Government JAMB 2002 Q23
The Ibadan Conference of 1950 was convened to discuss the provision of the
A
Macpherson Constitution
B
Clifford Constitution
C
Lyttelton Constitution
D
Richards Constitution
Government JAMB 2002 Q24
The fees collected by local governments at motor parks represent
A
levies
B
fines
C
income tax
D
user charge
Government JAMB 2002 Q25
The first Nigerian constitution to provide for the fundamental objectives and derivative principles of state policy was the
A
1979 Constitution
B
1989 Constitution
C
1999 Constitution
D
1960 Constitution
Government JAMB 2002 Q26
Under the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, the power to create local government is vested in the
A
state assembly
B
office of the deputy governor
C
presidency
D
national assembly
Government JAMB 2002 Q27
The body set up to review the revenue allocation formula in 1980 was the
A
Udoji Commission
B
Okigbo Commission
C
Dina Commission
D
Adebo Commission [PAGE 50]
Government JAMB 2002 Q28
In pre-colonial Igbo society, decisions on public issues were reached mainly through
A
the oracles
B
consensus
C
imposition
D
majority votes
Government JAMB 2002 Q29
The main duty of the Local Government Service Commission is to
A
supervise and manage the affairs of the local governments
B
create job opportunities at the local level
C
handle request for the creation of more local governments.
D
conduct elections into local councils.
Government JAMB 2002 Q30
The constitution that introduced restricted franchise into Nigeria politics was the
A
Independence Constitution
B
Lyttelton Constitution
C
Richard Constitution
D
Clifford Constitution
Government JAMB 2002 Q31
In Nigeria, the Council of State was first created by
A
General Murtala Muhammed
B
General Olusegun Obasanjo
C
Major-General Aguyi Ironsi
D
General Yakubu Gowon
Government JAMB 2002 Q32
The leading agent in the expansion of British influ ence in Northern Nigeria in the 1890s was the
A
British Consul in Calabar
B
Royal West African Frontier Force
C
British Consul in Lagos
D
Royal Nigeria Company.
Government JAMB 2002 Q33
The two military coups that toppled Civilian regimes in Nigeria were those of
A
January 1996 and December 1983
B
July 1966 and August 1985
C
January 1966 and July 1975
D
February 1966 and December 1983.
Government JAMB 2002 Q34
The main function of the Code of Conduct Bureau is to
A
ensure accountability in government business
B
give the judiciary more power to discipline e rring judge
C
protect public officers from the press
D
give the police more powers to make arrests.
Government JAMB 2002 Q35
The emirate system of administration can be likened to a
A
confederal system of government
B
unitary system of government
C
federal system of government
D
constitutional monarchy
Government JAMB 2002 Q36
The abolition of the state ministries of local govern ment in 1989 entails that local governments
A
are equal to the states
B
have more control over their funds
C
no longer have anything to do with state governments
D
are no longer subordinate to state governments. The main legislative body in Nigeria between 1966 and 1975 was the A Supreme Military Council
Government JAMB 2002 Q39
The United Nations charter is an instrument that
A
sets out the rights and obligations of member states
B
provides for funding of member states
C
facilitates the resolution of disputes among member state
D
determines the admission of member states.
Government JAMB 2002 Q40
The most active organ of the Economic Community of West African states is the
A
Tribunal of the Community
B
Technical and Specialized Community
C
Authority of Heads of States and Government
D
Council of Ministers.
Government JAMB 2002 Q41
The group of states that conceived the idea of the United Nation Organization included
A
the USSR, Italy, the UK and China
B
Italy, the UK ,France and Japan
C
the USA, the USSR, the UK and China
D
France, the USA, Canada and Japan The action of the Commonwealth of Nation's is felt most in the area of
Government JAMB 2002 Q43
The greatest criticism of the Security Council of the UNO is that
A
has no standing army
B
is not representative enough
C
undermines the General Assembly
D
has exclusive veto power.
Government JAMB 2002 Q44
Which of the following is a founding member of OPEC?
A
Nigeria
B
Indonesia
C
Venezuela
D
Algeria
Government JAMB 2002 Q45
Professor Ibrahim Gambari is the Special Assistant to the United Nation Secretary General on
A
African affairs
B
political and social matters
C
the Economic Commission of Africa
D
security matters
Government JAMB 2002 Q46
Who among the following served as Secretary General of OPEC?
A
Jibril Aminu
B
Aret Adams
C
Dan Etete
D
Rilwanu Lukman
Government JAMB 2002 Q47
Nigeria's withdrawal from the Edinburgh Common wealth Games in July 1986 was in protest against British
A
support to UNITA rebels in Angola
B
supply of arms to Rhodesia
C
failure to impose sanctions on South Africa
D
negative utterances on Nigeria
Government JAMB 2002 Q47
Nigeria's active role in the liberation of some coun tries in Southern Africa earned her [PAGE 51]
A
Chairmanship of the Eminent persons
B
Membership of SADC
C
Giant of Africa
D
the status of the frontline state.
Government JAMB 2002 Q48
The major demand of the Third world countries on the United Nations in the recent times is the
A
expansion of the permanent membership of the Security Council
B
post of the Secretary-General of the organization
C
withdrawal of the veto power from the Security council
D
enforcement of resolutions on the superpowers
Government JAMB 2002 Q48
Which of these internatinal agencies is Nigeria a member of?
A
London Club
B
The Infrastructural Development Fund
C
The Paris Club
D
The International Monetary Fund.
Government JAMB 2002 Q49
Which of the following is the function of the Council of Ministers of the O.A.U.?
A
Co-ordinating the general policy of the organization
B
Directing thefinances of the organization
C
Preparing the agenda of the organization's meetings
D
Reviewing the functions and activities of other organs of the organization. The Economic Community of West African States has made impressive progress in the area of
Government JAMB 2002 Q49
Nigeria's membership of the ECOWAS is informed by her desire to
A
develop a market in the sub-region
B
form sub-regional high command
C
become a sub-regional power
D
promote economic integration
Government JAMB 2002 Q50
An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non- aligned countries is
A
her large population
B
the state of her economy
C
her heterogeneous population
D
her large size. Government 2003