JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 58

286.

One feature of the federal system of government is that the centre is____________

A.

superior to the other components

B.

inferior to the other components

C.

equal to the other components

D.

of-unlimited jurisdiction

Correct answer is A

The centre government is more powerful and superior over the other levels of government.

287.

The body responsible for exercising the functions of local governments in the 1976 reforms was the________

A.

local government commission

B.

local government council

C.

local government committee

D.

committee of chairmen and supervisory councillors

Correct answer is B

Local government council is a body responsible for exercising the functions of local governments.

288.

Which of the following countries made up the Casablanca Group?

A.

Liberia, Mali, Egypt

B.

Tunisia, Morocco, Guinea

C.

Mali, Algeria, Egypt

D.

Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Libya

Correct answer is C

The Casablanca group are African countries which are radical; in achieving the aim of African nationalism. Members include Mali, Algeria, Egypt etc

289.

The major motivation of British colonization of Nigeria was to______________

A.

spread religion

B.

satisfy British economic interests

C.

westernize Nigerians

D.

protect Nigeria from external attack

Correct answer is B

British colonization of Nigeria was fueled by their economic interest in the area, in search of cheap natural and human resources for the development of their economy.

290.

Bicameral legislatures are popular in____________-

A.

Unitary system

B.

Federal system

C.

Confederal

D.

Rigid system

Correct answer is B

Federal system of government operates bicameral legislatures in which the law making body is in two levels.