POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 101:

• 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 102:

• JAMB 1982

Under the present local government system in Nigeria, local councils get the bulk their finances from

A. Rates and taxes
B. State governments
C. The federal government
D. Self-help schemes
E. Fines and penalties by the courts

Question 103:

• JAMB 1982

Before it became effective, the 1979 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was finally approved by

A. The Nigeria Labour Congress
B. The National Assembly
C. The Supreme Military Council
D. A referendum
E. All adult voters in Nigeria

Question 104:

• JAMB 1982

Bye-laws are usually made and enforced by

A. State governments
B. Trade union
C. Local authorities
D. The Chief Inspector of police
E. The Senate

Question 105:

• JAMB 1982

One of the earliest political institutions set up in the colonial period to allow for local participation in politics was the

A. Supreme Military Council
B. Legislative Council
C. Federal Executive Council
D. Willink's Commission
E. Public Service Commission