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Question 11
jamb 2003
The Bureau for Public Enterprises is charged with the responsibility for
Aprivatization and commercialization
Bgenerating revenue
Ceradicating poverty
Dproviding employment opportunities
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Question 12
jamb 2003
The most important challenge facing the Fourth Republic is
Athe need to develop Nigeria culturally
Bthe successful conduct of the 2003 election
Chow to develop Nigeria's social institutions
Dhow to deal with the military
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Question 13
jamb 2003
The expenditure of public funds by the executive in Nigeria is controlled by the
Ajudiciary
Bministry of finance
Clegislature
Dpresident
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Question 14
jamb 2003
The 1979 Constitution established the
ANational Human Rights Commission
BNational Population Commission
CFederal Road Safety Commission
DFederal Civil Defense Corps
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Question 15
jamb 2003
One of the legacies of pre-colonial Nigeria destroyed by the British was the
Apeace and harmony in the land
Bindigenous cultures of the people
Ceducation of the local people
Dnation's farmlands
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Question 16
jamb 2003
The Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria achieved the status of self-government is
A1959
B1957
C1950
D1955
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Question 17
jamb 2003
The smooth operation of the civil service in Nigeria is mostly hampered by
Ainadequate training of personnel
Bcorruption and inefficiency
Cdebt burden and redundancy
Dpoor infrastructure
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Question 18
jamb 2003
In the Pre-colonial Igbo society,the maintenance of peace and order was,the function of the
Aassembly of ezes
Bclan elders
Cage-grades
Dassembly of title holders
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Question 19
jamb 2003

The Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last for

Anine years
Bfive years
Ctwelve years
Dsix years
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Question 20
jamb 2003
The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 31st 1983 is called a
Acollegial system of government
Bpresidential system of government
Cunitary system of government
Dparliamentary system of government
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Question 21
jamb 2003
The operation of the rule of law is undermined by the
Aunfriendly attitude of pressure groups
Bexistence of administrative tribunals and special immunities
Cconspiracy by the two-houses of the legislature to impeach the president
Dinability of the press to discharge its responsibilities
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Question 22
jamb 2003
What distinguishes a political party from other social institutions is the desire to
Ainfluence the international community on local issues
Bpromote the interest of party members
Cwin elections and form a government
Dinfluence government policies in certain directions
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Question 23
jamb 2003

A meeting of the legislature is usually brought to an end with

Aa dissolution
Ban adjournment
Csuspension
Da prorogation
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Question 24
jamb 2003
The civil service embraces all workers in
Aall private corporations
Bpublica and private companies
Cgovernment ministries
Dpublic corporations
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Question 25
jamb 2003
Socialism is a mode of production based on
Astate state ownership of the means of production
Bcollective ownership of the means of production
Cnational ownership of the means of productions
Dmixed ownership of means of production
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Question 26
jamb 2003
Public opinion becomes politically relevant when it
Acriticises people in power
Binfluences the decision of government
Caggregates views and interests
Dis in support of government
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Question 27
jamb 2003
The citizenship of a country could be acquired through
Aparliamentary legislation
Bbirth and naturalization
Cregisteration and arbitration
Dpresidential proclamation
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Question 28
jamb 2003
Constitutional disputes in states with written constitutions are resolved by
Aombudsman
Bjudiciary
Celectorate
Dlegislature
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Question 29
jamb 2003
Associations whose main interest is to influence public policies without having to capture power are
Acommunal groups
Btrade unions
Cpolitical parties
Dpressure groups
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Question 30
jamb 2003
Election as a political process is significant because it
Ais associated with campaigns for public office
Bfacilitates the recall process
Cfacilitates constitutional change of government
Denables citizens to vote
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