JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 95

471.

One challenge associated with presidential system of Government

A.

Aim of government

B.

separation of power

C.

The Senate president

D.

Fusion of power

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

472.

The Igbo political system was based on

A.

Age Grades

B.

Umunna

C.

Family ties

D.

Umuada

Correct answer is B

Hence it is devoid of an absolute head, it usually relies on Umuna the option above to resolve some political issues. Umuna is made up of heads of family, Nze No Zo and heads of a clan.

473.

Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was

A.

seen as an instrument of impoverishment

B.

perceived to abolish the federal system

C.

promulgated without consultation with the people

D.

considered as alien

Correct answer is B

Ironsi promulgated Decree Number 34 of 1966, which abrogated the federal system of government and substituted a unitary system; he argued that the military could only govern in this way.

474.

When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of

A.

collective responsibility

B.

probity and accountability

C.

checks and balances

D.

separation of powers

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

475.

Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU?

A.

The Council of Ministers

B.

The Administrative Secretary General

C.

The Assembly of Heads of States and Government

D.

Appointment of staff

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.