JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 180

896.

Constitutional matters in which the Nigerian federal and state governments exercise joint authority are on the

A.

exclusive list

B.

residual list

C.

concurrent list

D.

reserved list

E.

reserved list

Correct answer is C

Constitutional matters in which the Nigerian federal and state governments exercise joint authority are on the concurrent list.

Some examples are as follows:

1. Industrial Development

2. Education

3. Agriculture

4. Finance

5. Transport

6. Works

The federal laws prevail in case of contradictions.

897.

In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system,the council of chiefs constituted the

A.

legislative arm

B.

executive

C.

ombudsman

D.

judicial arm

Correct answer is A

In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system,the council of chiefs constituted the Legislative Arm.

It should be noted that the Oba made the laws in consultation with his chiefs who represented different villages. The laws could be for imposition of the following:

1. Taxes

2. Land Allocation

3. Marriage

4. Divorce etc.

The senior chiefs could also make laws but such laws were subject to Oba's ratification.

The Bales also made rules and regulations on behalf of the Oba.

898.

In Nigeria, military regimes returned power to civilians through

A.

transition programmes

B.

constitutional conferences

C.

impositions

D.

negotiations

Correct answer is A

In Nigeria, military regimes returned power to civilians through Transition Programmes

899.

The main reason for the poor performance of the Public Complaints Commission in Nigeria is that

A.

its activities are interfered with

B.

it lacks the power to prosecute offenders

C.

it lacks adequate funds to play its roles

D.

people have not been lodging complaints

Correct answer is B

The main reason for the poor performance of the Public Complaints Commission in Nigeria is that it lacks the power to prosecute offenders.

That is, it has no powers to enforce its investigations and decisions it has taken, it can only investigate and recommend.

Other limitations are as follows:

1. It cannot investigate the activities of top officials in government e.g the President.

2. No power to question or challenge e.g the decision of the court.

3. Lack of confidentiality.

4. The need to preserve and safeguard state security and vital national interest.

900.

The chairman of the National Defense Council as provided in the 1999 Constitution is the

A.

Minister of Defence

B.

Chief of Defence Staff

C.

Chief of Army Staff

D.

President

Correct answer is D

The President is the chairman of the National Defence Council as provided in the 1999 Constitution.

Other members are as follows:

1. The Vice President who shall be the Deputy Chairman

2. The Minister of the Government of the

3. The Chief of Defence Staff;

4. The Chief of Naval Staff;

5. The Chief of Army Staff;

6. The Chief of Air Staff and

7. Such other members as the President may appoint.
The Council shall have power to advise the President on matters relating to the defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria.