JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 76

376.

The needs of the citizen are made known to the government through ____?

A.

judiciary

B.

political party

C.

civil service

D.

public opinion

Correct answer is D

Public opinion consists of the desires, wants and thinking of the majority of the people. It is the collective opinion of the people of a society or state on an issue or problem.

377.

The chairman of the 1976 constitution drafting committee was _____?

A.

Udo Udoma

B.

Ademola Adetokunbo

C.

Rotimi Williams

D.

Niki Tobi

Correct answer is C

Chief Frederick Rotimi Alade Williams was the first Nigerian to become Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN). The body held by him was formed to draft the constitution to be approved by the military administration under the regime of Obasanjo.

378.

The organ of the UN that served as custodial of some African countries prior to their independence is _________?

A.

The international court of justice

B.

the security council

C.

the trusteeship council

D.

the general assembly

Correct answer is C

The custodial role of the UN is associated with being responsible for administering trust territories.

379.

Bye laws are made by the _______?

A.

judiciary

B.

legislature

C.

media

D.

executive

Correct answer is B

Bye laws are made by the legislature but delegated to the executive arm.

 Byelaws are effectively local laws to deal with local issues. They are made by a body, such as a local authority, using powers granted by an Act of Parliament, and so are a form of delegated legislation

380.

The Quorum in the OPEC conference is formed with the attendance of ?

A.

one third of the member state

B.

half of member states

C.

member states

D.

three quarter of the member state

Correct answer is D

They consist of the simple majority