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Question 441· Post-independence constitutions· WAEC
The 1999 Constitution provides for how many states?
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Answer: D. 36
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Question 442· Post-independence constitutions· JAMB
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission advises on
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Answer: B. revenue allocation and remuneration of political office holders
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Question 443· Post-independence constitutions· JAMB
The National Judicial Council recommends
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Answer: C. the appointment and discipline of senior judges
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Question 444· Post-independence constitutions· JAMB
The federal character principle was first entrenched in the
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Answer: C. 1979 Constitution
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Question 445· Post-independence constitutions· WAEC
The presidential system of government was first adopted in Nigeria under the
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Answer: A. 1979 Constitution
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Question 446· Post-independence constitutions· WAEC
Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the head of government was the
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Answer: D. Prime Minister
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Question 447· Post-independence constitutions· JAMB
Under the 1999 Constitution, a Governor serves a term of
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Answer: B. four years, renewable once
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Question 448· Pre-colonial political systems· JAMB
In the pre-colonial Igbo political system, important decisions were often taken by the
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Answer: C. village assembly of adult males
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Question 449· Pre-colonial political systems· WAEC
The Alkali in the emirate system was
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Answer: C. a judge in the Sharia court
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Question 450· Pre-colonial political systems· WAEC
In the pre-colonial Oyo Empire, the council that checked the power of the Alaafin was the
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Answer: C. Oyomesi
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Question 451· Pre-colonial political systems· WAEC
In the pre-colonial Oyo Empire, the Alaafin's powers were checked mainly by the
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Answer: D. Oyo Mesi
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Question 452· Pre-colonial political systems· WAEC
In the pre-colonial Hausa–Fulani system, the emir was assisted by
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Answer: A. a council of officials such as the Waziri and Galadima
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Question 453· Pre-colonial political systems· JAMB
The Ooni is the traditional ruler of
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Answer: B. Ile-Ife
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Question 454· Pre-colonial political systems· JAMB
In the pre-colonial Oyo Empire, the Alaafin's powers were checked by the
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Answer: A. Oyomesi
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Question 455· Pre-colonial political systems· WAEC
The Oyo Mesi in the old Oyo Empire
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Answer: C. checked the powers of the Alaafin
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Question 456· Pre-colonial political systems· JAMB
The age-grade system in Igboland performed duties such as
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Answer: C. community development and maintaining order
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Question 457· Pre-colonial political systems· JAMB
In the emirate system, the Madawaki was
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Answer: A. the commander of the army
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Question 458· Pre-colonial political systems· JAMB
In the Hausa-Fulani emirate system, the head of the emirate was the
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Answer: C. Emir
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Question 459· Pre-colonial political systems· JAMB
Age grades in Igbo society performed functions such as
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Answer: D. public works and keeping order
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Question 460· Pre-colonial political systems· JAMB
The pre-colonial Igbo political system has been described as
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Answer: B. acephalous (without a central head)
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JAMB and WAEC Government questions

The 1999 Constitution provides for how many states?

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission advises on

The National Judicial Council recommends

The federal character principle was first entrenched in the

The presidential system of government was first adopted in Nigeria under the

Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the head of government was the

Under the 1999 Constitution, a Governor serves a term of

In the pre-colonial Igbo political system, important decisions were often taken by the

The Alkali in the emirate system was

In the pre-colonial Oyo Empire, the council that checked the power of the Alaafin was the

In the pre-colonial Oyo Empire, the Alaafin's powers were checked mainly by the

In the pre-colonial Hausa–Fulani system, the emir was assisted by

The Ooni is the traditional ruler of

In the pre-colonial Oyo Empire, the Alaafin's powers were checked by the

The Oyo Mesi in the old Oyo Empire

The age-grade system in Igboland performed duties such as

In the emirate system, the Madawaki was

In the Hausa-Fulani emirate system, the head of the emirate was the

Age grades in Igbo society performed functions such as

The pre-colonial Igbo political system has been described as