JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 71

351.

Which of the following is a process of military disengagement from Nigeria politics?

A.

Increase in military budget

B.

conduct of free and fair elections

C.

Appointment of Army officers into political post

D.

strengthening the Army

Correct answer is B

This aspect of election is not possible because of the military power to use force

352.

A major differences between pressure group and political party is that whereas the latter aims at winning power the former__________?

A.

execute government policies

B.

aims at winning election

C.

influencing government policies

D.

nominates potential leaders for government

Correct answer is C

The political party was set up to influence government policy.

353.

The African country that was not colonized is ______?

A.

Sudan

B.

Botswana

C.

Gambia

D.

Ethiopia

Correct answer is D

As of today, Ethiopia is the only country that is not colonised as majority of the people are Italian citizens

354.

The primary reason for the establishment of political parties is to _______?

A.

Attain political power

B.

protect political interest

C.

make law

D.

lobby the government

Correct answer is A

The main aim of any political party is to gain power and control resources through elections

355.

The elective principle was introduced by which constitution?

A.

Macpherson Constitution of 1951

B.

Clifford Constitution of 1922

C.

Richard Constitution of 1946

D.

Lyttleton Constitution of 1954

Correct answer is B

Sir Hugh Clifford was appointed Governor of Nigeria after Lord Fredrick Lugard. In 1922, Sir Clifford introduced the first formal constitution for the country. The main features of the constitution were: Introduction of the first elective principle in Nigeria and in West Africa.