JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 190

946.

A major function of the State Independent Electoral Commission in Nigeria is the

A.

registration of political parties

B.

conduct of elections into local government offices

C.

conduct of gubernatorial elections

D.

delineation of electoral constituencies

Correct answer is B

A major function of the State Independent Electoral Commission in Nigeria is the conduct of elections into local government offices. The local government offices are Chairman and Councilors.

947.

The pre-colonial Tiv society can best be described as

A.

republican

B.

aristocratic

C.

feudalism

D.

monarchical

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

948.

The legislative in Nigeria under the 1999 Constitution is composed of

A.

108 senators and 350 members of the House of Representatives

B.

109 senators and 350 members of the House of Representatives

C.

100 senators and 250 members of the House of Representatives

D.

109 senators and 360 members of the House of Representatives

Correct answer is D

Under the 1999 constitution the legislature in Nigeria is composed of 109 Senators and 360 Members of House of Representatives. Each of the 36 states of the federation has 3 Senators which comes from the capital territory, Abuja. In the House of Representatives, the 360 members represent the 360 constituencies across the federation.

949.

In Nigeria, promotion of judges is the responsibility of the

A.

Judicial Service Commission

B.

Chief Justice of the Federation

C.

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice

D.

Council of Legal Education

Correct answer is A

In Nigeria, promotion of judges is the responsibility of the Judicial Service Commission.

950.

Under the 1999 Constitution,the appointment of ministers and ambassadors must be ratified by the

A.

National Council of States

B.

Presidency

C.

Senate

D.

House of Representatives

Correct answer is C

The appointment of ministers and ambassadors must be ratified by the Senate Under the 1999 Constitution, While the President is responsible for the appointment or nomination.