Government 1978 JAMB Past Questions

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The most remarkable thing about post-independence political development in the Gambia is

A. that the country has been swallowed up by the much bigger country of Senegal
B. the relatively untarnished reputation of sir Dauda Jawara
C. that without reliance on overwhelming force, the government has remained in power and tolerated opposition
D. the uniquely robust economy which the government has succeeded in establishing for the country and distributed fairly among its people
E. the existence of opposition parties

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The dominant idea behind the establishment of the organization of African Unity is

A. that Africa must unite
B. to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done
C. to provide a framework and opportunities for-co-operation on common Africa problems
D. to promote economic development of Africa
E. to have its Secretary-General co-ordinate the foreign policies of member states

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The new local government reforms in Nigeria

A. seek to establish uniformity in type, purpose and functions local authorities
B. make traditional rulers more powerful than ever before
C. are a waste of time and the federal government's money
D. promote unity but allow for some diverity in the structure of local governments
E. would definitely establish clean and efficient governments at the local level

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The principle of universal adult suffrage refers to

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A constituency

A. is the same as a legislature
B. is part of the campaign process
C. is an area or district in which the inhabitants can send a representative to parliament
D. is an important part of every monarchy
E. consists of party executives and freewheelers

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