Jamb 2006 Government Past Questions And Answers
1
At its inception in 1919,the National Congress of British West Africa was led
- A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- B. William Du Bois
- C. Casely Hayford
- D. Marcus Garvey
2
A written constitution is distinguished by its
- A. codification process
- B. reliance on case laws
- C. cumbersome and complex amendment procedure
- D. dependence on ordinary amendment procedures
3
In pre-colonial governance women played prominent roles in the
- A. Igbo society
- B. Tiv society
- C. Jukun Kingdom
- D. Yoruba Kingdom
4
The principle of separation of powers is intimately related to
- A. democratic rule
- B. the bureaucratic process
- C. the rule of law
- D. checks and balances
5
Diplomatic missions among the Commonwealth member states are referred to as
- A. legations
- B. high commissions
- C. embassies
- D. consulates
6
The highest decision-making body under the Gowon Regime was the
- A. Federal Executive Council
- B. Armed Forces Ruling Council
- C. Supreme Military Council
- D. Provisional Ruling Council
7
The chairman of the UN Security Council emerges through
- A. consensus
- B. rotation
- C. election
- D. selection
8
A right enjoyed by citizens but denied non-citizens is the right to
- A. freedom of worship
- B. life,liberty and security
- C. vote and be voted for
- D. equality before the law
9
Constitutional matters in which the Nigerian federal and state governments exercise joint authority are on the
- A. exclusive list
- B. residual list
- C. concurrent list
- D. reserved list
10
One of the most essential characteristics of the state is
- A. legitimacy
- B. the civil service
- C. the rule of law
- D. sovereignty