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Question 11

jamb 2015

A good example of a country with a largely unwritten constitution is

Athe United States of America

BThe Soviet Union

CNigeria

DUnited Kingdom

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Question 12

jamb 2015

In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as

AOyo Mesi

BBales

CObas

DOgboni

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Question 13

jamb 2015

France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to

Ateach them the art of leadership

Bgive them a sound education

Cchange their way of life

Ddiscourage them from ritual killings

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Question 14

jamb 2015

The term, rule of law means

Anobody is above the law

Beverybody is equal before the law

Cwe are being governed by lawyers

DA and B above

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Question 15

jamb 2015

Nigeria’s quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her

Amilitary might

Bsize and population

Cgenerosity

Deconomic strength

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Question 16

jamb 2015

A typical form of delegated legislation is

Aan act

Ba bill

Ca decree

Da bye-law

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Question 17

jamb 2015

The dominant idea behind the establishment of the Organization of African Unity is

Athat Africa must unite

Bto show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done

Cto provide a framework and opportunities for co-operation on common African problems

Dto promote economic development of Africa

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Question 18

jamb 2015

One challenge associated with presidential system of Government

AAim of government

Bseparation of power

CThe Senate president

DFusion of power

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Question 19

jamb 2015

The Igbo political system was based on

AAge Grades

BUmunna

CFamily ties

DUmuada

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Question 20

jamb 2015

Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was

Aseen as an instrument of impoverishment

Bperceived to abolish the federal system

Cpromulgated without consultation with the people

Dconsidered as alien

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Question 21

jamb 2015

When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of

Acollective responsibility

Bprobity and accountability

Cchecks and balances

Dseparation of powers

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Question 22

jamb 2015

Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU?

AThe Council of Ministers

BThe Administrative Secretary General

CThe Assembly of Heads of States and Government

DAppointment of staff

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Question 23

jamb 2015

Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the

ALyttelton Constitution

BMacpherson Constitution

CRichards Constitution

DIndependence

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Question 24

jamb 2015

Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?

ABashorun

BOyomesi

CAremo

DAlaafin

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Question 25

jamb 2015

Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of

AOlusegun Obasanjo

BYakubu Gowon

CMuritala Muhammad

DIbrahim Babangida

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Question 26

jamb 2015

An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is

Aprimary election

Belectoral college

Cbye election

Dgeneral election

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Question 27

jamb 2015

In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible

Ato the Federal or Central Government

Bto the State Government

Cto the Federal and State Government

Dto no other level of government

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Question 28

jamb 2015

In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of

ALocal government Chairman

BArmed Forces Ruling Council

CSecurity and Exchange Commission

DExclusive list

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Question 29

jamb 2015

The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because

Aof the fragmented political structures

Bthe Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers

Cthe high incidence of taxation Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers

Dthe colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people

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Question 30

jamb 2015

The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is

ABoutrous Boutrous-Ghali

BJoe Garba

CIbrahim Gambari

DKofi Annan

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