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Question 381
jamb 2012

A major objective of the public Complaints Commission is

ATraining and promotion of public servants
BSettlement of disputes among individuals
CAddressing the grievances of individuals and groups
DFighting corruption and indiscipline
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Question 382
jamb 2012

The major factor militating against the efficient operation of electoral commissions in Nigeria is

AInadequate public support
BPopulation size
CInadequate skilled manpower
DExcessive political interference
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Question 383
jamb 2012

The National Assembly in Nigeria is primarily responsible for

AExecuting laws
Binterpreting laws
CRatifying appointments
DMaking laws
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Question 384
jamb 2012

In Nigeria, the agency mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal peace and security is the

Aarmy
Bnavy
Ccivil defence corps
Dpolice
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Question 385
jamb 2012

Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 constitution to ensure

Aloyalty
BEconomic empowerment
CEquity
DEven development
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Question 386
jamb 2012

Workers in the public corporations are known as

Acivil servants
Bprivate employees
Cpublic servants
Dprofessional employees
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Question 387
jamb 2012

The central objective of privatization in Nigeria is to

AReduce the retrenchment of workers
BEncourage prompt payment of salaries
CImprove standard of living
DImprove the efficiency of enterprises
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Question 388
jamb 2012

The first institution introduced by the military to exercise legislative power was the

Asupreme military council
Barmed forces ruling council
Cfederal executive council
Dprovisional ruling council
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Question 389
jamb 2012

Military intervention in Nigeria arose from

Aperceived incapability of civilians to govern
Binternational pressure for change
Cthe desire for a military government
Dcivilian's desire to relinquish power
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Question 390
jamb 2012

The main focus of Nigeria's foreign policy since independence centers on

ASouth- south cooperation
BSub-regionalism
CGlobalism
DAfrocentrism
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Question 391
jamb 2012

The Sharia legal system was first introduced in the Fourth Republic in

AKano State
BKatsina State
CZamfara State
DSokoto State
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Question 392
jamb 2012

Two foreigners that directly aroused nationalist feelings among Nigerians are

AEdward Blyden and Payne Jackson
BCasely Hayford and James Horton
CW.E du Boise and H.O Davies
DMarcus Garvey and Casely Hayford
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Question 393
jamb 2012

Radical nationalism in Nigeria is generally attributed to the influence of

AAminu Kano
BHerbert Marcaulay
CNnamdi Azikiwe
DMbonu Ojike
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Question 394
jamb 2012

An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as

Aprimary election
Bgeneral election
Cmid-term election
Dbye-election
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Question 395
jamb 2012

A permanent structure that facilitates continuity and guarantees orderly conduct in governance is

ABureaucracy
Bpublic corporation
Combudsman
Dpolitical party
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Question 396
jamb 2012

The right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called

Aeconomic right
Bcivil right
Cpolitical right
Dsocial right
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Question 397
jamb 2012

The bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation is known as

Apolitical impasse
Bdissolution of parliament
Cvote of no confidence
Dprorogation of parliament
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Question 398
jamb 2012

An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is

AAbsolute majority
BSimple majority
Cproportional representation
Dindirect election
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Question 399
jamb 2012

Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system?

AChecks and balances
BFusion of power
Cindividual responsibility
Dthe rule of law
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Question 400
jamb 2012

In the Hausa pre- colonial political system, a district was headed by

AA hakimi
Ba dagaci
Can alkali
Da waziri
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