JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 74

366.

The primary reason for the establishment of political parties is to _______?

A.

Attain political power

B.

protect political interest

C.

make law

D.

lobby the government

Correct answer is A

The main aim of any political party is to gain power and control resources through elections

367.

The elective principle was introduced by which constitution?

A.

Macpherson Constitution of 1951

B.

Clifford Constitution of 1922

C.

Richard Constitution of 1946

D.

Lyttleton Constitution of 1954

Correct answer is B

Sir Hugh Clifford was appointed Governor of Nigeria after Lord Fredrick Lugard. In 1922, Sir Clifford introduced the first formal constitution for the country. The main features of the constitution were: Introduction of the first elective principle in Nigeria and in West Africa.

368.

When was the Nigeria flag designed?

A.

1961

B.

1959

C.

1957

D.

1962

Correct answer is B

The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on 1 October 1960. The flag has three vertical bands of green, white, green. The two green stripes represent Nigeria's natural wealth, while the white band represents peace.

369.

The transfer of certain powers and functions by means of constitutional or legislation process to the lowest levels of government is known as ___ ?

A.

Delegation

B.

Devolution

C.

Deconcentration

D.

Decentralisation

Correct answer is D

Decentralization is the transfer of authority from central to local government.

370.

Ensuring that appointment into federal establishment in Nigeria reflect geographical spread is the sole function of the ____?

A.

revenue Mobilization and fiscal allocation commission

B.

civil service commission

C.

federal character commission

D.

public complaint commission

Correct answer is C

Federal Character Commission duty is to work out an equitable formula, subject to the approval of the President, for the distribution of all cadres of posts in the civil and public service of the Federation and of the State, the armed forces, the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies, bodies. They also ensure that recruitment are done without bias.