JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 155

771.

The political structure of Nigeria under the first military regime was

A.

confederal

B.

quasi-federal

C.

federal

D.

unitary

Correct answer is D

The political structure of Nigeria under the first military regime was unitary.

On May 24, 1966 the Federal Executive Council was renamed the Central Executive Council. This came into being as a result of the abolition of the Federal system of government and the substitution of a unitary system of government by the Supreme Commander of the Nigeria Armed Forces, Major General J.T.U. Aguiyi Ironsi.

Under this unitary system, the public service, both Federal and Regional were unified and the Regional governments abolished. The National Military Government rather than the Federal Military Government started to legislated for the whole country. This continued until Gowon's regime came in and brought back the Federal system of Government.

772.

Public corporations are established to

A.

reduce government spending

B.

boost government revenue

C.

improve provision of social amenities

D.

create vacancies for political appointments

Correct answer is C

Public corporations are established to improve provision of social amenities Public corporations are set up mainly to provide essential services for the people. For instance, electricity supply, transport service, water supply etc.

773.

Which of the following is saddled with the conduct of the general elections in Nigeria's Fourth Republic?

A.

National Electoral Commission of Nigeria

B.

Independent National Electoral Commission

C.

National Electoral Commission

D.

Federal Electoral Commission

Correct answer is B

The Fourth Republic is the current republican government of Nigeria. Since 1999 it has governed the country according to the fourth republican constitution. INEC conducts elections

774.

The British colonial rule in Nigeria brought about

A.

stagnation in social formations

B.

the pampering of traditional rulers

C.

a change in the mode of production

D.

stabilization in the price of raw materials

Correct answer is B

The British colonial rule in Nigeria brought about the pampering of traditional rulers.

There was protection and strengthening of power of chiefs beyond traditional bounds. The British colonial rule in Nigeria made the traditional rules to be autocratic. Much concentration of power in the hands of few traditional rulers brought about marginalization of majority of the people.

775.

The arm of government mainly responsible for the implementing of law in Nigeria is the

A.

judiciary

B.

police

C.

legislature

D.

executive

Correct answer is D

The arm of government mainly responsible for the implementing of law in Nigeria is the Executive.

The structure or branches of Government are:

1. Legislature. This arm is responsible for making of laws

2. The Executive. This is made up of the Head of State. as the Chief Executive, the Army, the Police and other functionaries of government at the Federal, State and Local Government levels. This arm of government sees to it that the laws made by the legislature are enforced and implemented.
The day to day running of government functions is also the responsibility of the Executive.

3. The Judiciary. This is the branch or arm of government that interprets and of government that interprets and enforces the laws and rules of the country. It is the Judiciary that sees about the correct interpretation of the constitution of the country.