Local government administration prior to 1976 - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

In a democratic system _______

A. Majority Vote
B. Legal sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
C. Electoral college is always necessary
D. Minority vote but majority rule

Question 2:

• JAMB 2006

Before the 1976 reforms, the three-tier local government system was practiced by

A. Northern and Eastern Nigeria
B. Eastern and Western Nigeria
C. Western and Northern Nigeria
D. Mid-Western and Eastern Nigeria

Question 3:

• JAMB 2008

Prior to 1966,the system of local government in western region was based on the three-tier structure of

A. Native authority, division and district councils
B. District, local and area councils
C. Division, district and local councils
D. Province, district and local councils

Question 4:

• JAMB 2009

Prior to 1976,the local government system practiced in Northern Nigeria was

A. Chief-and-council
B. Chief-in-council
C. Prefectorial
D. Council

Question 5:

• JAMB 2017

The identifiable spheres of control which the central government exercise over local government is known as ____________

A. Supervisory Control
B. Judicial Control
C. Audit Control
D. Appointment Control