The Legislature - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1981

The main function of the National Assembly is to

A. Fix salaries for all the the state governors
B. Make laws for the country
C. Pass motions on the welfare of the legislators
D. Direct public attention to the excesses of public officials
E. Condemn the south african government for its policy of apartheid

Question 7:

• JAMB 1981

In order to qualify for membership of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, a citizen must have attained the age of

A. 21
B. 18
C. 30
D. 54
E. 25

Question 8:

• JAMB 1982

The Nigeria Federal Legislature is

A. Bicameral
B. Unicameral
C. Called the House of Assembly
D. Called the House of Representatives
E. The Senate

Question 9:

• JAMB 1983

The primary function of a legislature is

A. Appointing a president
B. Law making
C. Vetong bills
D. Monitoring the judiciary
E. Re-assigning civil servants

Question 10:

• JAMB 1983

The legislature in every state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is called the

A. State National Assembly
B. State Legislative Council
C. State Traditional Council
D. House of Assembly
E. State House of Representatives