JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 157

781.

In orientation,early nationalism in Nigeria was essentially

A.

revolutionary

B.

reformist

C.

reactionary

D.

radical

Correct answer is B

In orientation,early nationalism in Nigeria was essentially reformist .

782.

The option A-4 voting system was introduced into the political process in Nigeria during the

A.

Third Republic

B.

Fourth Republic

C.

First Republic

D.

Second Republic

Correct answer is A

The option A-4 voting system was introduced into the political process in Nigeria during the Third Republic.

It was introduced by the then Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (N.E.C), Professor Humphrey Nwosu.

783.

A major shortcoming of the Lyttleton Constitution was that

A.

it did not provide for a second chamber at the federal level

B.

the Governor-General continued to head the government

C.

no provision was made for the office of the prime minister

D.

It failed to provide for the office of a premier

E.

A major shortcoming of the Lyttleton Constitution was that

Correct answer is C

A major shortcoming of the Lyttleton Constitution was that no provision was made for the office of the Prime Minister.

In spite of the fact that the Constitution established the post of Regional Premiers at the centre who might be called ''Prime Minister''. The principal instrument of policy still remained the Council of Ministers presided over by the Governor-General.

784.

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

Correct answer is C

Prior to 1966,the system of local government in western region was based on the three-tier structure of Division, District and Local Councils. In Western Nigeria, there was the 1952 ordinance which established three tier system -divisional, district and local councils. Each tier was given responsibilities according to its resources, with the divisional councils shouldering the greatest responsibilities.

785.

The officer in charge of the administration of the palace in the Yoruba political structure is the

A.

baale

B.

oluwo

C.

ilari

D.

iwarefa

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.