1979 Constitutions - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1982

Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, State Electoral Commissions are to conduct

A. Gubernatorial election
B. Elections into state Houses of Assembly
C. Local government elections
D. All elections
E. Presidential elections

Question 7:

• JAMB 1983

The 1979 Nigeria Constitution is unique because it

A. Provides for a head of government
B. Introduces the participation of women in politics
C. Provides for a head of state who is also head of government
D. Provides for a House of Chiefs
E. Makes all men equal before the law

Question 8:

• JAMB 1983

Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, each state allowed to elect

A. Two senators
B. Five senators
C. As many senators as the state can finace
D. From two to five senators depending on the population of the stae
E. Ten senators

Question 9:

• JAMB 1983

The 1979 Nigeria Constitution provides for presidential elections every

A. Four years
B. Eight years
C. Time the military hands over the reins of government
D. Time the incumbent is impeached or dies
E. Time the Vice-President is impeached

Question 10:

• JAMB 1984

Which of the following was NOT established by the 1979 Nigeria Constitution?

A. Police Service Commission
B. National Universities Commission
C. Federal Electoral Commission
D. National Economic Council
E. National Population Commission