Arms of Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• 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 22:

• JAMB 1981

The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria is

A. Subject to appeal
B. Subject to judicial review
C. Final
D. B and C
E. None of the above

Question 23:

• 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 24:

• JAMB 1981

The President of Nigeria

A. Has a tenure of seven years
B. Has to be elected every four years
C. Has a tenure of five years
D. Cannot seek re-election
E. Is elected for life

Question 25:

• JAMB 1982

A court order directing a detainee to be brought to court is called

A. Referendum
B. Summons
C. Injunction
D. Habeas corpus
E. Prerogative