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

Question 6:

• JAMB 1987

Nigerian federalism before 1966 was be devilled by

A. Amendment clauses of the constitution
B. Large number of the local government areas
C. Lack of uniformity of the civil service
D. Uneven sizes of the constituent regions

Question 7:

• JAMB 1988

One of the important advantages of federalism is that

A. Any component state can secede at any time
B. Each state can develop at its own peace
C. Each state can only spend money allocated to it by the centre
D. Citizens cannot be taxed by both state and federal governments

Question 8:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following was the LEAST important rationale for Nigerian federalism?

A. The vastness of the territory and the size of the population
B. Diverse cultures
C. Economic benefits
D. Bicameral legislature

Question 9:

• JAMB 1992

By statute, the main responsibility of the armed forces of Nigeria is to

A. From a military government
B. Maintain law and order
C. Defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country
D. Take part in peace -keeping operations in troubled neighbouring countries

Question 10:

• JAMB 1993

Federalism is a constitutional arrangement in which

A. The national and regional governments derive their power from the constitution
B. The national government acts only through the regional governments
C. Regional and local authorities exist at the pleasure of national government
D. The national government does not reach individual citizens directly