JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 133

661.

A major contentious issue confronting the Nigerian Federalism is

A.

poverty

B.

health care delivery

C.

education

D.

revenue allocation

Correct answer is D

Revenue Allocation is a major contentious issue confronting the Nigerian Federalism.

Problem of revenue allocation in Nigeria has always been a thorny issue. In an effort to find an acceptable formula for sharing of Revenue in Nigeria, as many as ten commissions were set up between 1946 and 1999.

662.

In which of the following is the ceremonial and executive powers fused?

A.

Presidential system of government

B.

Federal system of government

C.

Parliamentary system of government

D.

Unitary system of government

Correct answer is A

The ceremonial and executive powers are fused in a presidential System of Government. The president is the head of state as well as the head of government. 

In a parliamentary system of government, the role of a head of state and head of government are played by two people. For instance in the UK,  the prime minister is the head of government (executive powers) while the queen is the head of state (ceremonial head)

663.

One of the strong points of the multiparty system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is

A.

the provision for a bicameral legislature

B.

government interference

C.

wider political participation

D.

wider anti-democracy campaign

Correct answer is C

One of the strong points of the multiparty system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is wider political participation.

Many writers agree that multi-party system ensures wider political participation and education through the various parties' Campaigns and rallies. It also encourages the reflection of various shades of opinions and interests in government.

664.

A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is

A.

lack of adequate resources

B.

its inability to restrain bureaucratic excesses

C.

lack of clear-cut mandate

D.

lack of executive power to enforce decisions

Correct answer is D

A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is lack of executive power to enforce decisions.

One of the limitations of the powers of the Ombudsman is that it has no powers of the enforcement of its investigations and decisions it has taken. It can only investigate and recommend.

665.

The designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers was recommended by a commission headed by

A.

Jerome Udoji

B.

Simeon Adebo

C.

S.J Cookey

D.

Dotun Phillips

Correct answer is D

The designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers was recommended by a commission headed by Dotun Phillips.

The structure of the civil service as contained in that of General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd.) is hereby shown below as recommended by the Dotun Philips Civil Service Review Panel of 1985.

''The Minister/Commissioner was the Chief executive and accounting officer rather than the Permanent Secretary as it had hitherto existed '' The post of the Permanent Secretary was politicised and called Director-General.