Which of the following is a good example of a confederal state?
- A.Nigeria
- B.ECOWAS
- C.Switzerland
- D.USA
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Answer: C. Switzerland
Switzerland (the 'Swiss Confederation') is a classic historical example of a confederal state.
JAMB Government Past Questions 2020
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A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is called _________
- A.a private bill
- B.a decree
- C.an appropriate bill
- D.a public bill
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Answer: D. a public bill
A public bill applies to the entire population and is intended to promote the general welfare.
A meeting of the legislature is usually brought to an end with __________
- A.an adjournment
- B.a prorogation
- C.a dissolution
- D.suspension
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Answer: A. an adjournment
A single sitting/meeting of the legislature is typically ended with an adjournment.
Within the United Nations, the vote power is exercised in __________
- A.UNESCO
- B.WHO
- C.the General Assembly
- D.the Security Council
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Answer: D. the Security Council
Veto power within the UN system is exercised by the permanent members of the Security Council.
Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she will _________
- A.have nothing to do with the superpowers
- B.not take sides in international issues based on ideological considerations
- C.avoid having any dealing with any country with ideological learnings
- D.relate only with member countries of the Non-Aligned movement
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Answer: B. not take sides in international issues based on ideological considerations
Nigeria's non-alignment means it does not take sides in international disputes based on ideological considerations.
Which of the following is not associated with local government elections?
- A.Constituency
- B.Ballot Box
- C.Electoral Officer
- D.Ward
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Answer: A. Constituency
Constituency is associated with state/federal elections; local government elections are organized around wards.
In the traditional Hausa-Fulani political system, political authority was vested in the ___________
- A.Emir
- B.Talakawa
- C.Alkali
- D.Emirate Council
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Answer: A. Emir
In the traditional Hausa-Fulani system, political authority was vested in the Emir.
A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared to that of General Yakubu Gowon was the _________
- A.inclusion of the civilians as members
- B.exclusion of military governors from the council
- C.inclusion of the chief justice as a member
- D.the exclusion of the Inspector General of police from the council
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Answer: B. exclusion of military governors from the council
Unlike Gowon's Supreme Military Council, Murtala Muhammed's SMC excluded military governors from its membership.
In a democracy, sovereignty is in _________
- A.the community
- B.public officials
- C.judges
- D.the Head of State
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Answer: A. the community
In a democracy, sovereignty ultimately resides in the community (the people).
When a state is subject to no other authority, it is said to be _________
- A.powerful
- B.legitmate
- C.authoritative
- D.sovereign
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Answer: D. sovereign
A state subject to no external or higher authority is described as sovereign.
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