Structure of military regimes - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1987

The head of the first military government in Nigeria was

A. General Murtala Muhammed
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Johnson Aguiyi- Ironsi
D. General Olusegun Obasnjo

Question 7:

• JAMB 1988

The major change effected by the government of major General J.T.U Aguyi-Ironsi was the

A. Abolition of federalism
B. Reposting of government officials
C. Dissolution of boards of corporations
D. Creation of states

Question 8:

• JAMB 1990

The military normally belongs to the arm (s) of government known as

A. The legislature and the judiciary
B. The executive
C. The judiciary
D. The judiciary and the executive

Question 9:

• JAMB 1992

A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared to that of General Yakubu Gowon was the

A. Inclusion of civilians as members
B. Exculsion of military governors from the council
C. Inclusion of the chief justice as a member
D. Exclusion of the Inspector General of Plice from the council

Question 10:

• JAMB 1993

Under the military administration, supreme court decisions are subject to review by

A. Sharia Court of Appeal
B. No other court of law
C. Federal Court of Appeal
D. Judicial tribunals