JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 94

466.

France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to

A.

teach them the art of leadership

B.

give them a sound education

C.

change their way of life

D.

discourage them from ritual killings

Correct answer is C

It deliberately adopted thus just to counter indirect rule system embarked on by the British on Nigeria.

467.

The term, rule of law means

A.

nobody is above the law

B.

everybody is equal before the law

C.

we are being governed by lawyers

D.

A and B above

Correct answer is D

Because that is true nature of what the term “rule of law". According to Prof. A.V. Dicey who propagated the theory of the rule of law, implies that nobody is above the law; all are equal before the law.

468.

Nigeria’s quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her

A.

military might

B.

size and population

C.

generosity

D.

economic strength

Correct answer is B

Nigeria’s size and population is a credit which makes other African countries take refuge in it. Beside, Nigeria’s role in handling other African issues (i.e ) internal crises, attention to natural disaster e t c is second to none .

469.

A typical form of delegated legislation is

A.

an act

B.

a bill

C.

a decree

D.

a bye-law

Correct answer is D

A by- law in place, an individual or populace has stood in capacity of delegated legislation.

470.

The dominant idea behind the establishment of the Organization of African Unity is

A.

that Africa must unite

B.

to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done

C.

to provide a framework and opportunities for co-operation on common African problems

D.

to promote economic development of Africa

Correct answer is A

It is a forum to unite Africa and eradicate colonialism and imperialism.