JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 135

671.

In a nation, sovereignty is vested in the

A.

community

B.

state

C.

elite

D.

electorate

Correct answer is B

In an nation, sovereignty is vested in the state.

Sovereignty means the supreme power and authority of the state over its citizens. It is the power of the state to make laws and then enforce them with all means of coercion without any external interference.

672.

Political behavior is governed by

A.

political socialization

B.

political ideology

C.

political economy

D.

political culture

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

673.

The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is

A.

political emancipation

B.

political socialization

C.

political participation

D.

political orientation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

674.

The approval of treaties and agreements of the Economic Community of West African States is the responsibility of the

A.

Secretariat

B.

Council of Minisiters

C.

ECOWAS Tribunal

D.

Assembly of Heads of State and Government

Correct answer is D

The approval of treaties and agreements of the Economic Community of West African States is the responsibility of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.

According to Modern Government for Secondary Schools By G.A.I. Ofoegbu, ''The responsibility of amending the treaty of the community lies with the authority''.

675.

The Secretary General of the United Nations is appointed by the

A.

Security Council acting alone

B.

Permanent members of the Security Council on the recommendation of the General Assembly

C.

General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council

D.

General Assembly in plenary session

Correct answer is C

The Secretary General of the United Nations is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.
The Secretariat of the U.N.O. is situated at its headquarters in New York. It is headed by the Secretary General who is the Chief Executive Officer of the organization appointed by General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council. The Secretary-General holds office for a five year period. It could then be renewed if the incumbent performs satisfactorily.

It should be noted that only citizens of the Scandinavian, African, Asian and Latin American countries are eligible for the office of the Secretary-General.