POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 126:

• JAMB 1983

The first political party in Nigeria was formed after the introduction of the

A. Richards Constitution
B. Clifford Constitution
C. Bourdillon Constitution
D. Macpherson Constitution
E. Lyttleton Constitution

Question 127:

• JAMB 1983

The major innovation of the Republican Constitution of 1963 was that

A. The Prime Minister ceased to be Head of State
B. The Governor's office as the representative of the Queen was abolished
C. The Cabinet was no longer responsible to the legislature
D. It introduced the Executive Prsidential system
E. The Prime Minister was nominated by the Executive Council

Question 128:

• JAMB 1983

Which of these was NOT a demand of the nationalist movements in Nigeria?

A. Promotion of Africans to senior service positions
B. Increased Africans representation in the legislative assemblies
C. Improved conditions of service and salaries for Africans
D. Withdrawal of military bases from Africa
E. Reduction of the dictatorship of colonial officers

Question 129:

• 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 130:

• JAMB 1983

The Independence Constitution

A. Provided for republican status for the country
B. Created a unitary state
C. Was negotiated by Nigerians
D. Was imposed on Nigerians by the British
E. Introduced the military into Nigerian politics