Jamb 1998 Government Past Questions And Answers
1
The 1946 constitution was remarkable because it
- A. created ministerial positions in Nigeria
- B. introduced regional governments in Nigeria
- C. introduced for the first time, the elective principle
- D. brought about self- government for Nigeria
2
One major democratic innovation in local government administration introduced by the Babangida regime was the
- A. appointment of protfolio councillors
- B. appointment of retired military officers as sole administrators
- C. selection of heads of personnel management departments from the councillors
- D. separation of powers between the executive and legislative arms of the councils
3
The premier of Western Region immediately after independence was
- A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
- B. Chief Ladoke Akintola
- C. Dr. M.A Majekodunmi
- D. Alhaji D.S Adegbenro
4
In the botched Third Republic, the unit of representation in the House of Representative was the
- A. local government
- B. electoral ward
- C. senatorial district
- D. entire state
5
In a democracy, ultimate authority resides in the
- A. Electorate
- B. People
- C. Head of state
- D. armed forces
6
During the period 1960, Nigeria was governed under the
- A. presidential system of government
- B. Westminster system of government
- C. Confederal system of government
- D. unitary system of government
7
The most distinguishing characteristic of the state is
- A. government
- B. population
- C. territory
- D. sovereignty
8
Federalism was adopted in Nigeria as a constitutional response to the problem of
- A. educational imbalance
- B. national identity
- C. ethnic pluralism
- D. manpower and resources
9
Which of the following was a feature of the government of a British protectorate/
- A. Legislature Council
- B. Provincial Authority
- C. Executive Council
- D. Native Authority
10
The change in the role of traditional rulers in local government administration in Nigeria can be attributed to the
- A. 1976 local government reforms
- B. involvement of the military in politics
- C. lack of support for the traditional rulers by the citizens
- D. 1988 civil service reforms