JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 25

121.

Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to

A.

Casablanca group

B.

Monrovia group

C.

Casablanca/Brazzavılle group

D.

Brazzaville group

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

122.

The oversight function is performed by the

A.

judiciary

B.

executive

C.

court

D.

legislature

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

123.

The Security Council of the United Nations Organization has

A.

five permanent members

B.

seven permanent members

C.

four permanent members

D.

three permanent members.

Correct answer is A

The Security Council has 15 members: 5 permanent members with veto power.

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council, often referred to as the P5, are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These countries have the privilege of veto power, which means that any substantive resolution cannot be adopted if one or more of them cast a negative vote. Additionally, there are ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.

124.

One of the constitutional requirements for the registration of political parties in Nigeria is ______

A.

provision for review of party manifesto

B.

offices in at least 12 states

C.

membership from at least 12 states

D.

national presence in the federal capital territory

Correct answer is D

The Party in its formation must provide evidence of ownership or rental of an office in at least 24 States of the Federation, with its headquarters located in the Federal Capital Territory.

125.

The philosophy behind Nigerian federalism is  

A.

unity in diversity

B.

sectional development

C.

review of sectionalism

D.

colonial rule

Correct answer is A

Unity in diversity is a phrase that signifies unity among people with diverse cultural, and religious beliefs, social status, and other demographic differences. Nigeria is a nation with a large population consisting of people with different beliefs, traditions, religions,