POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 366:

• JAMB 1997

The creation of more states in Nigeria has

A. Eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts
B. Reduced the gap between rich and poor states
C. Increased the powers of the federal government
D. Increased the powers of the states and local governments

Question 367:

• JAMB 1997

After the botched coup of January 1966, power was handed over to General Johnson Aguiy Nronsi by the

A. Senate
B. President
C. House of representatives
D. Council of ministers

Question 368:

• JAMB 1997

In 1978,the Obasanjo Administration nationalized the assets of the British Petroleum and Barclays Bank in Nigeria in reaction to the British

A. Monopoly of Nigeria;s oil market
B. Occupation of the Falkland Islands
C. Continued trade links with South Africa
D. Reluctance to write off Nigeria's debts

Question 369:

• JAMB 1998

The empowerment of the police service commission to make rules for the appointment, promotion and dismissal of its personnel, is an example of

A. A decree
B. A penal law
C. A delegated legislature
D. An executive order

Question 370:

• JAMB 1998

An acephalous, pre - colonial political system is best represented by the

A. Oyo empire
B. Igbo political organization
C. Ijo polictical organization
D. Benin empire