The Structure and Workings of Nigerian Federalism - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1979

The Mid- Western Region was created in Nigeria in

A. 1961
B. 1962
C. 1963
D. 1964
E. 1965

Question 2:

• JAMB 1982

The idea of putting everyone under two levels of government at the same time is called

A. Dual policy
B. Dual mandate
C. Dual citizenship
D. Federalism
E. Nationalism

Question 3:

• JAMB 1986

Legislative supremacy exists in

A. Britain
B. France
C. Soviet Union
D. Nigeria

Question 4:

• JAMB 1987

An important factor that brought about the introduction of federalism in Nigeria was the

A. Existence of three regions
B. Division of powers between the fedral and state governments
C. Diversity and complexity in social and cultural patterns
D. Existence of culturl bicameral legislature

Question 5:

• JAMB 1987

When did Nigeria adopt the nineteen state structure?

A. 1960
B. 1966
C. 1976
D. 1979