JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 138

686.

The General Purpose Committee of the local government is

A.

cabinet of the local government

B.

body responsible for supervising self-help projects

C.

local government public relations unit

D.

body for awarding contracts

Correct answer is A

The General Purpose Committee of the local government is cabinet of the local government.

687.

Parastatals are established to

A.

enhance entrepreneurial skills

B.

expand business transactions

C.

maximize government profits

D.

render social services

Correct answer is D

Parastatals are established to render social services.
In Nigeria, some public Corporations are federal-owned while others are state owned. Public corporations or enterprises are also called parastatals.

688.

The main purpose of establishing public enterprise in Nigeria is to

A.

increase government revenue

B.

enrich the title

C.

provide essential services

D.

compete with the private sector

Correct answer is C

The main purpose of establishing public enterprise in Nigeria is to provide essential services.

One of the main reasons for setting up public Corporations is to provide essential services to the masses at a cheaper rate than would have been possible if left in the hands of private entrepreneurs. This also prevents exploitation and discrimination.

689.

A major contentious issue confronting the Nigerian Federalism is

A.

poverty

B.

health care delivery

C.

education

D.

revenue allocation

Correct answer is D

Revenue Allocation is a major contentious issue confronting the Nigerian Federalism.

Problem of revenue allocation in Nigeria has always been a thorny issue. In an effort to find an acceptable formula for sharing of Revenue in Nigeria, as many as ten commissions were set up between 1946 and 1999.

690.

In which of the following is the ceremonial and executive powers fused?

A.

Presidential system of government

B.

Federal system of government

C.

Parliamentary system of government

D.

Unitary system of government

Correct answer is A

The ceremonial and executive powers are fused in a presidential System of Government. The president is the head of state as well as the head of government. 

In a parliamentary system of government, the role of a head of state and head of government are played by two people. For instance in the UK,  the prime minister is the head of government (executive powers) while the queen is the head of state (ceremonial head)