JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 130

646.

The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is

A.

political emancipation

B.

political socialization

C.

political participation

D.

political orientation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

647.

The approval of treaties and agreements of the Economic Community of West African States is the responsibility of the

A.

Secretariat

B.

Council of Minisiters

C.

ECOWAS Tribunal

D.

Assembly of Heads of State and Government

Correct answer is D

The approval of treaties and agreements of the Economic Community of West African States is the responsibility of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.

According to Modern Government for Secondary Schools By G.A.I. Ofoegbu, ''The responsibility of amending the treaty of the community lies with the authority''.

648.

The Secretary General of the United Nations is appointed by the

A.

Security Council acting alone

B.

Permanent members of the Security Council on the recommendation of the General Assembly

C.

General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council

D.

General Assembly in plenary session

Correct answer is C

The Secretary General of the United Nations is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.
The Secretariat of the U.N.O. is situated at its headquarters in New York. It is headed by the Secretary General who is the Chief Executive Officer of the organization appointed by General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council. The Secretary-General holds office for a five year period. It could then be renewed if the incumbent performs satisfactorily.

It should be noted that only citizens of the Scandinavian, African, Asian and Latin American countries are eligible for the office of the Secretary-General.

649.

The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is

A.

5 years

B.

4 years

C.

2 years

D.

6 years

Correct answer is C

The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is 2 years.

The10 non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of 2 years and cannot be re-elected for immediate second term.

650.

One of the major functions of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is

A.

organizing international conference

B.

appointing staff of the Secretariate

C.

appointing the Executive Secretary

D.

preparing the budget of the Community

Correct answer is C

One of the major functions of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is appointing the Executive Secretary.
Other functions are as follows.

1. Amendment of the charter,
2. Approval of agreements and treaties
3. Decision making
4. It approves the recommendations of the council of ministers, etc.