Federal - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2011

The principle of federal character was adopted in order to promote equitable allocation of

A. Positions and appointments among people of various regions
B. Appointments between the North and the South
C. Opportunities between the males and females
D. Revenue between groups in the country

Question 32:

• JAMB 2012

A governmental system in which constitutional supremacy resides in the center is

A. Federal
B. Confederal
C. Unitary
D. Parliamentary

Question 33:

• JAMB 2013

Nigeria adopted the federal system of government because of

A. Uneven development
B. The availability of limited resources
C. The adoption of a state religion
D. The fear of domination of minorities

Question 34:

• JAMB 2015

In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible

A. To the Federal or Central Government
B. To the State Government
C. To the Federal and State Government
D. To no other level of government

Question 35:

• JAMB 2016

A structure of government in which power is shared between the centre and the units is

A. Confederal
B. Oligarchic
C. Unitary
D. Federalism