JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 6

The electoral commission that organized the 1979 general elections was FEDECO (Federal Electoral Commission). This body was established in 1976 during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo, and it conducted the elections that led to Nigeria's Second Republic in 1979.

When Africa is the centerpiece of Nigeria's foreign policy, it is said to be Afrocentric. This means that the policy is centered on African issues and values, and prioritizes African unity and interests.

The 1963 constitution of Nigeria created a list of powers that were exclusively reserved for the Federal government. These powers included defense, foreign affairs, and the economy. The regional governments were given powers over areas such as education and health.

Judges in the International Court of Justice are appointed for a period of nine years. The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, is the main judicial organ of the United Nations. It settles legal disputes submitted by states and gives advisory opinions on legal issues referred to it by authorised UN organs and specialised agencies.

The zoning system in Nigerian politics refers to the rotation of power among different regions. This is a political arrangement to ensure that political power is not monopolized by a particular region, but is rotated among different regions in the country.