JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 71

351.

The identifiable spheres of control which the central government exercise over local government is known as ____?

A.

Supervisory Control

B.

Judicial Control

C.

Audit Control

D.

Appointment Control

Correct answer is A

The ministry responsible for the local government is the supervisory authorityunless; the responsibility for the review of municipalities is assigned by law to the responsible ministry or institution with respect to a specific field.

352.

In the United States, what do they call by-election?

A.

special election

B.

by polls

C.

general election

D.

recall

Correct answer is A

By-elections, also spelled bye-elections (known as special elections in the United States ), are used to fill elected offices that have become vacant between general elections.

353.

Sucessive population figures have been contested in Nigeria because of ______?

A.

gender consideration

B.

religious consideration

C.

geographical disparity

D.

political consideration

Correct answer is D

Successful figure of population census needs to be considered politically because it can contribute to the success of politics.

354.

The appointment and dissolution of the board of directors of the public corporation fall under _______?

A.

ministerial control

B.

legislative control

C.

political control

D.

judicial control

Correct answer is C

Political control is the duty of either the president or governor to appoints and dissolve its appointees at any time.

355.

Early nationalist activities manifested in the form of _____?

A.

discrimination

B.

resistance

C.

participation

D.

disagreement

Correct answer is C

Participation on government process on a regional level led to early motion for self government.