JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 36

176.

The Gulf War of 1990 is an indication that the U. N. O. is unable to _______

A.

ensure free world trade

B.

stop colonialism

C.

control armament

D.

ensure permanent world peace

Correct answer is D

The major purpose of U.N.O. is to keep peace throughout the world. The Gulf war was a disruption of peace, an indication that UNO is unable to ensure permanent world peace.

177.

In the First Republic, Nigeria was very reluctant to have meaningful interaction with ________

A.

Italy

B.

the Soviet Union

C.

the United States of America

D.

Germany

Correct answer is C

The United State of America refused to license the sales of arms to the federal government, as a result, Nigerians were reluctant to interact with USA and turned to the Soviet Union who supplied the federal government arms.

178.

A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared to that of General Yakubu Gowon was the _________ 

A.

inclusion of the civilians as members

B.

exclusion of military governors from the council

C.

inclusion of the chief justice as a member

D.

the exclusion of the Inspector General of police from the council

Correct answer is B

New appointed military governors were not given seats on the supreme military council, but instead were expected to administer federal policies handed by Muritala Muhammad.

179.

The highest court in Nigeria before 1963 was the _________

A.

Supreme Court

B.

High Court

C.

Judicial Committees of the Privy Council

D.

Court of Appeal

Correct answer is C

Judicial Committee of Privy Council is the highest court of appeal for British Territories established on 13th, August 1833.

180.

The application of the rule of law may be constrained by ________

A.

securing the tenure of office of judges

B.

insulating judges from partisan politics

C.

employing men of proven integrity as judges

D.

invoking emergency powers

Correct answer is D

The rule of law can be constrained by invoking emergency powers. For instance, if there is a war, a state of emergency could be declared. Bad leaders may be enthroned and citizens may be denied of some of their rights.