JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 196

976.

The body responsible for running the personal affairs of senior local government staff in Nigeria is the

A.

Local Government Service Commission

B.

Local Government Council

C.

State Civil Service Commission

D.

Senior Staff Committee

Correct answer is A

The body responsible for running the personal affairs of senior local government staff in Nigeria is the Local Government Service Commission

977.

Government-owned companies operating in the economic sector are referred to as

A.

public investments

B.

public services

C.

public enterprise

D.

public utilities

Correct answer is C

Government-owned companies operating in the economic sector are referred to as public enterprises

978.

In the Second Republic,the ruling National Party of Nigeria formed an alliance with the

A.

Great Nigeria People's Party

B.

Nigeria Advance Party

C.

Unity Party of Nigeria

D.

Nigeria People's Party

Correct answer is D

In the Second Republic,the ruling National Party of Nigeria formed an alliance with the Nigeria People's Party (NPP).

That was popularly known as NPN-NPP Accord

979.

In a democracy, sovereign authority is exercised by the

A.

legislature

B.

people

C.

executive

D.

electorate

Correct answer is D

In a democracy, sovereign authority is exercised by the electorate

980.

Independence of the judiciary is pertinent because it accords the judiciary the power to

A.

dismiss any judge who has breached the judicial code of conduct

B.

determine a fixed salary for judges

C.

determine a fixed term of office for the judges

D.

enable the judges to try and decide cases without bias

Correct answer is D

Independence of the judiciary is pertinent because it accords the judiciary the power to enable the judges to try and decide cases without bias.

It also enables the judges to:

1. Interpret and defend the constitution of the land, without fear and favour.

2. To prevent it from being controlled by other organs of government.

3. To ensure and protect civil liberties and rights of the citizens

4. To settle disputes between the executive and legislature efficiently

5. To be able to punish the law breakers accordingly.

6. To guide and protect the constitution properly.