JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 112

556.

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

Correct answer is D

The demand for the creation of newer states in Nigeria tends to emanate from sub-state groups, often ethnic- or tribal-interest groups, which accuse the current larger state governments of subverting or ignoring the interests and necessities of the more local regions.

557.

The party system practiced in Nigeria's Third Republic was

A.

Two-party

B.

Zero-party

C.

One-party

D.

Multi-party

Correct answer is A

They were a two part system . The center-right National Republican Convention (NRC) and the center-left Social Democratic Party (SDP). The parties were required to draw from a national rather than regional or tribal basis.

558.

The primary function of the Code of Conduct Bureau is to

A.

Ensure minimum standard of morality

B.

Retain custody of declarations

C.

Receive declaration of assets

D.

Ensure due process by public officers

Correct answer is A

The Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Chapter 58 LFN 1990 was enacted giving CCB the decree to establish, maintain and sustain public morality in the conduct of government organizations and to make sure that the behavior of public officers also comply to the highest quality of public morality and accountability.

559.

The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission is statutorily empowered to determine the remuneration of

A.

Only elected representatives

B.

Political office holders

C.

Employees of public corporations

D.

All civil servants

Correct answer is B

Monitoring the accruals to and disbursement of revenue from the Federal Account and reviewing, from time to time, the revenue allocation formulae to ensure conformity with changing realities

560.

Under Nigeria's Second Republic, the Senate was under the leadership of

A.

J.S. Tarka

B.

Joseph Wayas

C.

Godwin Ume-Ezeoke

D.

John Wash Pam

Correct answer is B

When General Olusegun Obasanjo terminated military rule in 1979, Joseph Wayas was elected to the Senate on the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) platform and appointed Senate President.