JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 77

381.

In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy?

A.

Robert Michels

B.

Adolf Gasser

C.

Adolf Hitler

D.

Edmunde Burke

Correct answer is A

He is the author of the book "Political Parties" argues that most representative systems deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy in the year 1911

382.

The granting of internal authority to the regions came under which constitution?

A.

Lyttleton Constitution

B.

Richard Constitution

C.

Clifford Constitution

D.

Macpherson Constitution

Correct answer is B

This constitution was the only constitution that granted Internal authority

383.

The Characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevents it's officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________

A.

impartiality

B.

neutrality

C.

anonymity

D.

impersonality

Correct answer is C

This is used to describe situations where the acting person's name is unknown

384.

The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____

A.

president

B.

prime minister

C.

speaker of the house of representative

D.

senate president

Correct answer is A

Nigeria became a federal republic under the Constitution of 1963 and the monarch and Governor-General were replaced by a ceremonial President. In 1979, under the 1979 Constitution, the President gained executive powers, becoming head of both state and government.

385.

The essence of ECOWAS is to________

A.

bring political parties together

B.

foster interstate economic and political co-operation

C.

emerging political event

D.

expansion of scopes and powers

Correct answer is B

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional organisation of 15 West African countries established on 28 May 1975. Its main goal is the promotion of the economic integration among its members. Indeed, ECOWASis one the five regional pillars of the African Economic Community (AEC).