POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 406:

• JAMB 1999

One of the main reasons for the creation of more local government in Nigeria is to

A. Make them more responsive to people's needs
B. Weaken the powers of traditional authorities
C. Make them more receptive to traditional rulers
D. Establish them as the third tier in the federal structure

Question 407:

• JAMB 2000

Which of the following electoral bodies in Nigeria conducted elections from 1979 to 1983?

A. National Electoral Commission
B. Independent Electoral Commission
C. Federal Electoral Commission
D. National Electoral Commission of Nigeria

Question 408:

• JAMB 2000

The General Purpose Committee of the local government functions as a

A. Committee for awarding contracts
B. Cabinet of the local government
C. Body responsible for supervsing self - help projects
D. Committee of the government on public relations

Question 409:

• JAMB 2000

The political party with the widest spread membership in Nigeria during the Second Republic was the

A. GNPP
B. NPP
C. NPN
D. UPN

Question 410:

• JAMB 2000

Military intervention i Nigeria arose from

A. Perceived incapacity of civilians to govern
B. Military corporatism and egocentdsm
C. International pressures for change
D. Civilians desire to give up power