JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 107

531.

The primary function of the Code of Conduct Bureau is to

A.

Ensure minimum standard of morality

B.

Retain custody of declarations

C.

Receive declaration of assets

D.

Ensure due process by public officers

Correct answer is A

The Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Chapter 58 LFN 1990 was enacted giving CCB the decree to establish, maintain and sustain public morality in the conduct of government organizations and to make sure that the behavior of public officers also comply to the highest quality of public morality and accountability.

532.

The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission is statutorily empowered to determine the remuneration of

A.

Only elected representatives

B.

Political office holders

C.

Employees of public corporations

D.

All civil servants

Correct answer is B

Monitoring the accruals to and disbursement of revenue from the Federal Account and reviewing, from time to time, the revenue allocation formulae to ensure conformity with changing realities

533.

Under Nigeria's Second Republic, the Senate was under the leadership of

A.

J.S. Tarka

B.

Joseph Wayas

C.

Godwin Ume-Ezeoke

D.

John Wash Pam

Correct answer is B

When General Olusegun Obasanjo terminated military rule in 1979, Joseph Wayas was elected to the Senate on the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) platform and appointed Senate President.

534.

Under the 1979 Constitution, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the

A.

House of Assembly

B.

National Economic Council

C.

Federal Legislature

D.

Council of State

Correct answer is C

The 1979 constitution empowered the National Assembly to determine what proportion of the federation account and a state's revenue should be allocated to local governments

535.

One of the functions of pressure groups is to

A.

Nominate the president

B.

Prepare the budget

C.

Articulate the opinion of their members

D.

Contest elections to serve the people

Correct answer is C

Pressure groups are a vital link between the government and the governed. They keep governments more responsive to the wishes of the community, especially in between elections. 

. Pressure groups are able to express the views of minority groups in the community who might not otherwise receive a hearing.