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65 questions JAMB 2421 WAEC 1967 NECO 297 CUSTOM 2
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Question 11
jamb 1990
The military normally belongs to the arm (s) of government known as
Athe legislature and the judiciary
Bthe executive
Cthe judiciary
Dthe judiciary and the executive
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Question 12
jamb 1990
Under the military regime in Nigeria state enactments are known as
Alaws
Bdecree
Cedicts
Dpromulgations
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Question 13
jamb 1990
Which of the following factors contributed most to cash crop production during the colonial administration in Nigeria?
AEducation
BPacification
CForced Labour
DTaxation
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Question 14
jamb 1990
The principle objective of British colonial policy in Nigeria was to
Alay a solid fundation for Nigerian independence
Bhelp build a virile Nigerian economy
Cpromote missionary activities
Dexploit and expropriate Nigerian resources for Bristh interests
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Question 15
jamb 1990
During the second republic, some local government councils were created by
Astate governments
Bthe federal government
Cthe national assembly
Dthe judiciary
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Question 16
jamb 1990
Traditional rulers in Nigeria exercised the greatest political powers under
Athe military administrations
Bthe second republic
Cthe first republic
Dindirect rule
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Question 17
jamb 1990
Which of the following served as the electoral college during the election into the constituent assembly in 1978?
Alocal communities
Blocal government councils
Cthe federal electoral commission
Dtraditional councils
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Question 18
jamb 1990
Liberalism is a philosophy underlying
Asocialism
Bcapitalism
CFeudalism
Dnazism
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Question 19
jamb 1990

In a true democracy, franchise can be limited by

Asex
Beducation
Cage
Dwealth
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Question 20
jamb 1990

The most effective way of monitoring public opinion is

Aby examining the questions asked by journalists
Bby the frequency of the press releases of pressure groups
Cby referendum
Dthrough opinion poll
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Question 21
jamb 1990
Habeas corpus is an essential process for safeguarding the right of citizens to
Avote
Bpersonal liberty
Cown property
Dfreedom of speech
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Question 22
jamb 1990
Freedom of speech in a democratic state is limited by
Alaw of sedition
Blaw of trespass
Cpress censorship
Dmartial law
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Question 23
jamb 1990

A set of internalized norms which guides political action is called

Apower
Bvalue
Claw
Dsymbol
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Question 24
jamb 1990
In parliament, the most extensive amendment to a bill takes place at the
Afirst reading
Bcommittee stage
Csecond reading
Dfinal stage
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Question 25
jamb 1990
The notion of carpet -crossing in a parliamentary democracy involves
Acrossing from the lower House to the Upper House
Bchanging party allegiance after election
Copposing party discipline in parliament
Dresigning from parliament
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Question 26
jamb 1990
A by -law is made by
Aparliament
Bcongress
Can electoral college
Dthe local government
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Question 27
jamb 1990

The rule of law implies that

Ajudges interpret the law
Blawyers interpret the law
Ceveryone is subject to the law
Dthe legislature makes the law
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Question 28
jamb 1990

Marxism is directed against

Astate ownership of the means of production
Bmaterialism
Cthe proletariat
Dsocialism
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Question 29
jamb 1990

Under socialism the control of power resides with the

Apeasants
Bbourgeoisie
Cnobles
Dproletariat
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Question 30
jamb 1990
The principle of separation of powers is fundamental to the
Aparliamentary system
Bpresidential system
Ctotalitarian system
Dfederal system
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