Jamb 2008 Government Past Questions And Answers
1
In the process of implementing laws, the executive sometimes performs
- A. judicial function
- B. bureaucratic function
- C. oversight function
- D. legislative function
2
A major shortcoming of the Lyttelton Constitution was that
- A. it did not provide for a second chamber at the federal level
- B. the Governor-General continued to head the government
- C. no provision was made for the office of the prime minister
- D. it failed to provide for the office of a premier
3
Which of the following justifies the Afro-centric foreign policy of Nigeria?
- A. Her location in the West African sub-region
- B. Her colonization by a foriegn power
- C. Her physical size, population and resource endowments
- D. Her ability to contribute to peace keeping missions
4
Adjudication of conflict between the federal and regional governments in the First Republic was reserved for
- A. National Industrial Court
- B. Supreme Court
- C. Federal Court of Appeal
- D. Federal High Court
5
A key characteristics of the civil service is
- A. transparency
- B. patriotism
- C. merit system
- D. quota system
6
A virile foreign policy is one characterized by
- A. a vibrant press,vibrant public opinion and a dynamic civil society
- B. propaganda, espionage and economic embargoes
- C. a stable polity, buoyant economy and visionary leadership
- D. the nature and dynamics of the international system
7
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries came into existence at a conference held in
- A. Tripoli
- B. Caracas
- C. Riyadh
- D. Baghdad
8
Multi-laterism in Nigeria's foreign policy entails her
- A. stand on Africa as the center piece of her policy
- B. non-aligned posture in the international system
- C. quest for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council
- D. membership of international organizations
9
An attribute that makes a state to be recognized as independent is
- A. government
- B. population
- C. sovereignty
- D. territory
10
The option A-4 voting system was introduced into the political process in Nigeria during the
- A. Third Republic
- B. Fourth Republic
- C. First Republic
- D. Second Republic