JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 92

456.

The Mid-Western Region was created in Nigeria in

A.

1961

B.

1962

C.

1963

D.

1964

Correct answer is C

This was created shortly after the independence to protect the interest of the minority groups (i,e) Edo state, It sekiri, Urohbo, Delta state e t c.

457.

A referendum is a device to ensure that

A.

elections are free and fair

B.

legislators vote to resolve contentious issues

C.

decisions are effected with the consent of citizens

D.

bye-elections are held to fill vacant positions

Correct answer is C

The primary purpose of representatives (the legislature). The law makers seek the consent of the people before they embarking on any decision.

458.

Which of these constitutions recognized local government as a third tier of government in Nigeria?

A.

1960 Constitution

B.

1963 Constitution

C.

1979 Constitution

D.

1946 Constitution

Correct answer is C

It is because that administration created this local government (Grass root government)

459.

Under a presidential system of government, the legislature and the executive are

A.

elected separately to an unfixed term

B.

appointed at the same time to an unfixed term

C.

appointed by the judiciary to a fixed term

D.

elected separately to a fixed term

Correct answer is D

Both have a fixed tenure of 4 years each Nigeria as a case study. Furthermore, the president for instance is an executive whereas the legislature is an independent body both elected separately but in a fix term.

460.

The two leaders that played the most prominent roles in the formation of the ECOWAS were

A.

Gowon and Eyadema

B.

Kountche and Senghor

C.

Kerekou and Tubman

D.

Acheampong and Jawara

Correct answer is A

Both Leaders (Gen. Yakubu Gowon of Nigeria and Eyadema of Togo) used their military might to facilitate the organization.