JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 79

391.

In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, the spiritual and political powers were vested in the

A.

Emir

B.

Madawaki

C.

Galadima

D.

Waziri

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

392.

In Nigeria, public corporations are established by

A.

executive order

B.

a bye-law

C.

an act of parliament

D.

military decree

Correct answer is C

Public corporation is established  by act of parliament.

393.

Federal and State governments legislate on items in the

A.

residual list

B.

legislative list

C.

exclusive list

D.

Concurrent list

Correct answer is D

concurrent list includes the subjects to common interest to both union and state government.

394.

Which of these institutions make bye-laws?

A.

Council of State

B.

National Assembly

C.

Local Government Council

D.

State House of Assembly

Correct answer is C

Laws made by local government in nigeria are called bye-laws. Bye-law is a regulation made by a local authority or corporation.

395.

The responsibility of giving policy guidelines to the board of corporations rest with the

A.

Board of Directors

B.

Minister

C.

Chairman

D.

Permanent Secretary

Correct answer is B

The minister appointed by the his principal (say president) oversee and give direction to boards of statutory corporations.