JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 14

66.

Which of the following African leaders played a significant role in the formation of NEPAD?

A.

Julius Nyerere

B.

Nelson Mandela

C.

Muammar Gaddafi

D.

Robert Mugabe

Correct answer is B

The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) was an economic development program of the African Union. Nelson Mandela, among others, played a significant role in its formation.

67.

In which system of government is the executive and legislature fused?

A.

Cabinet

B.

Presidential

C.

Unitary

D.

Federal

Correct answer is A

All members of the executive are part of the legislature.

68.

Pressure groups primarily aim to

A.

promote social equality and justice

B.

gain political power and control

C.

influence public opinion through media campaigns

D.

disrupt the functioning of the government

Correct answer is C

Pressure groups primarily aim to influence public opinion through media campaigns. They use various forms of advocacy to shape the perceptions and attitudes of the public towards certain issues, with the goal of influencing policy and decision-making in their favor.

69.

Which document serves as the constitution of the United Nations?

A.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

B.

Geneva conventions

C.

Treaty of the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

D.

Charter of the United Nations

Correct answer is D

The document that serves as the constitution of the United Nations is the Charter of the United Nations. This document outlines the rights and obligations of member states and establishes the United Nations' organs and procedures.

70.

If the president refuses to sign a bill within a specific period, it can still become a law through

A.

legislative override

B.

none of the above

C.

judicial review

D.

public petition

Correct answer is A

If the president refuses to sign a bill within a specific period, it can still become a law through legislative override. This means that if a sufficient majority of the legislature votes in favor of the bill, they can override the president's veto and the bill becomes law.