JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 80

396.

Which of these factors motivated colonialism in Africa?

A.

Scientific superiority

B.

Humanitarianism

C.

Economic interest

D.

Cultural superiority

Correct answer is C

some of the reasons for colonialism.
Economic factors

  • They wanted a place to market their goods.
  • Wanted to get raw materials for their industries from Africa.
  • They were looking for a place to invest their surplus capital.
  • They wanted agricultural land in Africa where they could grow cash crops for their industries back at home.

397.

In Nigeria, items in the exclusive list are under the jurisdiction of

A.

regional government

B.

state government

C.

central government

D.

local government

Correct answer is C

In the context of Nigerian federalism, exclusive list is the list on which matters over which only the federal authority can legislate over are.

398.

The charter establishing the AU was signed in

A.

Togo

B.

Libya

C.

South Africa

D.

Ethiopia.

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

399.

Government by the best citizens is referred to as

A.

aristocracy

B.

democracy

C.

oligarchy

D.

plutocracy

Correct answer is A

Aristocracy is the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices. A form of government in which power is held by the nobility.

400.

The legislature checks the excesses of the executive through

A.

appointment of civil servants

B.

screening of governors

C.

scrutiny of the budget

D.

nomination of judges

Correct answer is C

The legislature is provided with the authority, resources, and information required to effectively hold the executive to account for the use of public funds by thoroughly scrutinizing the budget