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Question 671
jamb 2001

The central decision-making organ of a confederation is made up of

Atechnocrats appointed by the units
Bpoliticians elected from the confederal constituencies
Cpoliticians nominated by the government of member states
Drepresentatives of pressure groups.
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Question 672
jamb 2001

Where the constitution is supreme, unconstitutional acts of the executive and the legislature can be checked by the courts through

Arecall
Bjudicial review
Cvote of no confidence
Dimpeachment.
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Question 673
jamb 2001

The standing committee of a legislature is one

Awhose member stand while delibrating
Bthat has statutory responsibities
Cthat perform adhoc functions
Dthat has legislators as members.
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Question 674
jamb 2001

Power differs from influence in that it is

Apersuasive while influence is directive
Bcoercive while influence is harmful
Ccoercive while influence is persuasive
Darrogant while influence is corruptive
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Question 675
jamb 2000

The approval of budgetary and financial matters in the United Nations is the responsibility of the

AGeneral Assembly
BSecurity Council
CTrusteeship Council
DEconomic and Social Council
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Question 676
jamb 2000

The Secretary General of the OAU is appointed by the

ACouncil upon the recommendation of the Assembly
BCouncil upon the recommendation of the Secretariat
CAssembly upon the recommendation of the council
DDefence Commission upon the recommendation of the secretariat
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Question 677
jamb 2000

The two leaders that played the most prominent roles in the formation of the ECOWAS were

AAchempong and Jawara
BGowon and Eyadema
CKerekou and Tubman
DKounche and Senghor
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Question 678
jamb 2000

The charter of the United Nations was drawn up in

ANew York
BWashington DC
CLos Angeles
DSan Francisco
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Question 679
jamb 2000

How many countries constitute the Economic Community of West African States?

A16
B15
C13
D11
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Question 680
jamb 2000

One of the principal objectives of the OPEC is to

Aharmonize the oil policies of member countries
Bdiscipline erring oil - producing countries
Cdetermine oil prices in the international market
DAssist non -oil producing developing states
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Question 681
jamb 2000

The foreign policy thrust of the Babangida administration was

Aeconomic diplomacy
Bwar against narcotics
Cmilitary aggression
DAfrican interest
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Question 682
jamb 2000

Nigeria's relations with African countries are underscored by its policy of

Anon - alignment
Bafrocentrism
Cpolitical diplomacy
Dpeaceful co-existence
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Question 683
jamb 2000

Which of the following world powers was the first to come to Nigeria's aid during the civil war?

ABritain
BU S A
CGermany
DUSSR
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Question 684
jamb 2000

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

Amilitary might
Beconomic strength
Csize and population
Dgenerosity
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Question 685
jamb 2000

The Technical Aid Corps scheme in Nigeria aims at strengthening relations with

Acountries in the Northern Hemisphere
Bcountries in the Southern Hemisphere
CAfrican countries
DWest African countries
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Question 686
jamb 2000

Nigerians opposed the Defence Pact with Britain at independence because it

Awas forced on Nigeria, by Britian
Bwas very ambiguous
Cwas of no benefit to Nigeria
Doffended their pride at independence
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Question 687
jamb 2000

The first African Secretary General of the United Nations is

AKofi Annan
BJoe Garba
CBoutrous Boutrous Ghali
DIbrahim Gambari
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Question 688
jamb 2000

In 1991, the African Economic Community Treaty was signed in

AAddis Ababa
BAbuja
CLome
DTripoli
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Question 689
jamb 2000

Prior to the formation of the OAU in 1963, Nigeria identified with the

AMonorovia Group
BCasablanca Group
CBrazzaville Group
DLibreville Group
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Question 690
jamb 2000

A characteristic of most pre-colonial governments in Nigeria is that they

Ahad no defined functions
Bperformed only executive functions
Chad no clear separation of powers
Dobserved independence of the judiciary
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