JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 72

356.

When was the Nigeria flag designed?

A.

1961

B.

1959

C.

1957

D.

1962

Correct answer is B

The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on 1 October 1960. The flag has three vertical bands of green, white, green. The two green stripes represent Nigeria's natural wealth, while the white band represents peace.

357.

The transfer of certain powers and functions by means of constitutional or legislation process to the lowest levels of government is known as ___ ?

A.

Delegation

B.

Devolution

C.

Deconcentration

D.

Decentralisation

Correct answer is D

Decentralization is the transfer of authority from central to local government.

358.

Ensuring that appointment into federal establishment in Nigeria reflect geographical spread is the sole function of the ____?

A.

revenue Mobilization and fiscal allocation commission

B.

civil service commission

C.

federal character commission

D.

public complaint commission

Correct answer is C

Federal Character Commission duty is to work out an equitable formula, subject to the approval of the President, for the distribution of all cadres of posts in the civil and public service of the Federation and of the State, the armed forces, the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies, bodies. They also ensure that recruitment are done without bias.

359.

The system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______?

A.

Party system

B.

Party structure

C.

Public opinion

D.

Political party

Correct answer is A

A party system is a concept in comparative political science concerning the system of government by political parties in a democratic country

360.

A formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office is ___ ?

A.

by-election

B.

election

C.

bill

D.

public office

Correct answer is B

This is the process of choosing an individual to occupy a public office