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Question 421

jamb 2011

Which of the following performs quasi-legislative functions?

AThe Judiciary

BThe Traditional Institutions

CThe Civil Service

DThe Executive

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Question 422

jamb 2011

A system based on hierarchies of land ownership is

Afeudalism

Btotalitarianism

Ccommunism

Dfascism

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Question 423

jamb 2011

Private ownership of the means of production is central to

Afascism

Bfeudalism

Ccapitalism

Dcommunism

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Question 424

jamb 2011

Which of the following is a feature of democracy?

Ainterdependence of states

Bstate responsibilities to society

Cpower vested in minority parties

Dpopular consultation

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Question 425

jamb 2011

In a nation, sovereignty is vested in the

Acommunity

Bstate

Celite

Delectorate

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Question 426

jamb 2011

Political behavior is governed by

Apolitical socialization

Bpolitical ideology

Cpolitical economy

Dpolitical culture

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Question 427

jamb 2011

The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is

Apolitical emancipation

Bpolitical socialization

Cpolitical participation

Dpolitical orientation

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Question 428

jamb 2010

The approval of treaties and agreements of the Economic Community of West African States is the responsibility of the

ASecretariat

BCouncil of Minisiters

CECOWAS Tribunal

DAssembly of Heads of State and Government

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Question 429

jamb 2010

The Secretary General of the United Nations is appointed by the

ASecurity Council acting alone

BPermanent members of the Security Council on the recommendation of the General Assembly

CGeneral Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council

DGeneral Assembly in plenary session

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Question 430

jamb 2010

The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is

A5 years

B4 years

C2 years

D6 years

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Question 431

jamb 2010

One of the major functions of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is

Aorganizing international conference

Bappointing staff of the Secretariate

Cappointing the Executive Secretary

Dpreparing the bugdet of the Community

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Question 432

jamb 2010

The head of Nigeria's foreign mission in a Commonwealth nation is known as

Ahigh commissioner

Bambassador

Ccharge d'affairs

Dattache

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Question 433

jamb 2010

The prominent role Nigeria played in the UN in the 70's earned her

Anon-permanent membership position

Bpermanent representation at the UN

Cmembership of the Security Council

Dchairmanship of the General Assembly

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Question 434

jamb 2010

Nigeria was classified as a front line state for

Aparticipating in a peacekeeping in the Congo

Bspearheading the formation of African Union

Csupporting the liberation efforts in Southern Africa

Dhelping to end the crisis in Liberia

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Question 435

jamb 2010

Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of

AOlusegun Obasanjo

BMurtala Muhammed

CYakubu Gowon

DIbrahim Babangida

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Question 436

jamb 2010

An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non-aligned countries is

Athe state of her economy

Bher large population

Cher heterogenous population

Dher large size

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Question 437

jamb 2010

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because

AFrance's atomic test in the Sahara Desert

BHer poor relations with the francophone countries

CGeneral de-Gaulle's negative attitude towards her

DFrance's diplomatic relations with Israel

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Question 438

jamb 2010

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

Aseen as an instrument of impoverishment

Bpromulgated without consultation with the people

Cperceived to abolish the federal system

Dconsidered as alien

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Question 439

jamb 2010

The highest organ of the state during Babangida Regime was the

AProvisional Ruling Council

BArmed Forces Ruling Council

CSupreme Military Council

DFederal Executive Council

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Question 440

jamb 2010

The General Purpose Committee of the local government is

Acabinet of the local government

Bbody responsible for supervising self-help projects

Clocal government public relations unit

Dbody for awarding contracts

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