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Question 31
jamb 2023

Pressure groups primarily aim to

Apromote social equality and justice
Bgain political power and control
Cinfluence public opinion through media campaigns
Ddisrupt the functioning of the government
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Question 32
jamb 2023

Which document serves as the constitution of the United Nations?

AUniversal Declaration of Human Rights
BGeneva conventions
CTreaty of the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
DCharter of the United Nations
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Question 33
jamb 2023

If the president refuses to sign a bill within a specific period, it can still become a law through

Alegislative override
Bnone of the above
Cjudicial review
Dpublic petition
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Question 34
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a feature of Nigerian Federalism?

ASingle-party system
BCentralized fiscal system
CAutonomy of local government
DStrong central government
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Question 35
jamb 2023

Which African country successfully resisted European imperialism and maintained its independence?

AGhana
BEthiopia
CKenya
DAlgeria
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Question 36
jamb 2023

What is the term for a system of government in which power is held by a small group of people?

AOligarchy
BMonarchy
CTheocracy
DDemocracy
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Question 37
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a function of the Public Complaints Commission?

AManaging public transportation
BEnforcing criminal laws
CConducting investigations and enquiries
DImplementing foreign policies
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Question 38
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a limitation of pressure groups?

AThey only represent the interests of the wealthy.
BThey have no influence on the government policies
CThey may prioritize their own interests over the public interest
DThey often resort to violent tactics
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Question 39
jamb 2023

What is the main source of funding for public corporations in Nigeria?

AGovernment budget allocations
BForeign aid
CRevenues generated from their operations
DDonations from private companies
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Question 40
jamb 2023

In a parliamentary system of government, the executive branch is

Aunder the control of the judiciary
Bcombined with the legislative branch
Celected through popular votes
Dseparate from the legislative branch
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Question 41
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a right associated with citizenship?

ARight to education
BRight to vote
CRight to privacy
DRight to property
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Question 42
jamb 2023

Which of the following documents granted Nigeria its independence?

AThe Lancaster House Agreement
BThe Atlantic Charter
CThe Nigerian Independence Act
DThe United Nations Declaration on Decolonization
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Question 43
jamb 2023

During the cold war, Nigeria's foreign policy was characterized by

Aalignment with the United States
BNeutrality and non-alignment
CPursuit of colonial interest
Dalignment with the Soviet Union
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Question 44
jamb 2023

The constitutional amendment process in Nigeria requires the approval of

AThe Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)
BThe National Assembly
CThe President
DThe Supreme Court
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Question 45
jamb 2023

Who is the current chairperson of ECOWAS?

ABola Ahmed Tinubu
BAlassane Ouattara
CMacky Sall
DNana-Akufo Ado
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Question 46
jamb 2023

The policy of 'indigenization' was introduced under the regime of?

AGeneral Yakubu Gowon
BGeneral Olusegun Obasanjo
CGeneral Ibrahim Babangida
DGeneral Sani Abacha
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Question 47
jamb 2023

In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is typically ___________.

Aelected directly by the people
Bthe leader of the majority party in the legislature
Cappointed by the judiciary
Dchosen by the head of state
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Question 48
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Which of the following is not a source of public opinion?

AOpinion polls
BAcademic Journals
CSocial media
Dpolitical parties
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Question 49
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democratic governance?

ACentralized decision-making
BCensorship of the media
CCitizen Participation
DAuthoritarianism
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Question 50
jamb 2023
A system where all citizens vote directly on policies is
Adictatorship
Bdirect democracy
Cmonarchy
Drepresentative democracy
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