JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 96

476.

Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the

A.

Lyttleton Constitution

B.

Macpherson Constitution

C.

Richards Constitution

D.

Independence

Correct answer is A

The Lyttleton Constitution was enacted in 1954 and it established the federal system of government and paved the way for independence.

This constitution is considered the start of federalism, as it provided for a division of power between the central government and the regions, unlike the Richards constitution that created provinces/regions, with no autonomy being given to the regions.

477.

Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?

A.

Bashorun

B.

Oyomesi

C.

Aremo

D.

Alaafin

Correct answer is D

This position is regarded as sacred and spirit being. So the Alafin is regarded as the spiritual head of the Oyo kingdom.

478.

Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of

A.

Olusegun Obasanjo

B.

Yakubu Gowon

C.

Murtala Muhammad

D.

Ibrahim Babangida

Correct answer is B

This was regarded as one of the greatest achievement of the then military head of state.

479.

An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is

A.

primary election

B.

electoral college

C.

bye election

D.

general election

Correct answer is A

It is only the party that can nominate (choose) an individual for a position or post. Furthermore, it an in-house affair where the party’s candidate is given a ticket to vote for a particular post.

480.

In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible

A.

to the Federal or Central Government

B.

to the State Government

C.

to the Federal and State Government

D.

to no other level of government

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.