Institutions of Government in the Post - Independence Nigeria - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1994

A court order compelling the executive or its agencies to produce an unlawfully detained person is called a writ of

A. Mandamus
B. Subpoena
C. Habeas corpus
D. Injunction

Question 12:

• JAMB 1994

The primary function of the Armed Forces of Nigeria s to

A. Promote and protect the security of the nation
B. Protect the head of state and commander in chief of the armed forces of the nation
C. Protect the citizens against corrupt and oppressive politicians
D. Project the country's image by participating in peace keeping operations

Question 13:

• JAMB 1997

Between 1966 and 1975, the highest legislative body in Nigeria was the

A. Armed Force Revolutionary Council
B. Supreme Military Council
C. Armed Forces Ruling Council
D. Provisional Ruling Council

Question 14:

• JAMB 1999

The legislative functions of the government of Benin Kingdom were performed by the Oba and a council of Chiefs known as the

A. Esama
B. Ndichfe
C. Uzama
D. Enigie

Question 15:

• JAMB 2001

Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administrator of justice was the

A. Privy council
B. High court
C. Supreme court
D. Court of appeal