JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 85

421.

In the Igbo traditional system, the highest democratic institution is the

A.

Umunna

B.

Oha-na -eze

C.

Umuada

D.

Ofo Title Holders

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

422.

In order to assist fellow developing countries, Nigeria initiated the

A.

New Partnership for African Development

B.

Economic Community of West African States

C.

Concept of Medium Powers

D.

Technical Aid Corps Scheme

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

423.

Public opinion is commonly referred to as the composite reaction of the citizenry on

A.

matters relating to association

B.

legal rights of foreigners

C.

matters affecting government

D.

key issues that affect them

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 problems that affect them

424.

The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by

A.

John Locke

B.

Thomas Hobbes

C.

Jean Bodin

D.

Baron De Montesquieu

Correct answer is C

The modern concept of sovereignty owes more to the jurist Jean Bodin (1530–1596) . Bodin conceived it as a supreme, perpetual, and indivisible power, marked by the ability to make law without the consent of any other.

425.

Nigerian Judiciary is headed by

A.

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice

B.

Solicitor-General of the Federation

C.

Chief Justice of the Federation

D.

President, Court of Appeal

Correct answer is C

The Supreme Court is presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria and thirteen associate justices, who are appointed by the President of Nigeria on the recommendation() of the National Judicial Council.