1990 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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An important function of the legislature is
A
judicial review
B
review of executive
C
defending government policies
D
lobbying
correct option: b
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A common means of influencing public opinion is
A
Public policy-making
B
legislation
C
propaganda
D
lobbying
correct option: c
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An electoral system in which the candidate who receives the largest number of votes wins is
A
the perferential ballot
B
the second ballot
C
proportional system
D
plurality system
correct option: d
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Which of the following is NOT usually associated with the activities of political parties?
A
providing political education
B
selecting and supporting candidates for public office
C
forming the government
D
controlling the judiciary
correct option: d
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The political neutrality of civil servants is guaranteed by not allowing them to
A
Vote
B
be members of any interest groups
C
have dealings with politicians
D
engage in partisan politics
correct option: d
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Which of the following functions is performed by both political parties and pressure groups?
A
Contesting elections
B
Interest articulation
C
formal opposition to government
D
working for the interests of their members
correct option: b
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The exercise of political power involves
A
winning elections
B
using the police
C
deciding cases
D
allocating values
correct option: d
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Sovereignty is limited by
A
the criminal code
B
decrees
C
the legal system
D
international law
correct option: d
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The pronouncement of judges which have the force of law are called
A
judgements
B
judicial oaths
C
orders-in-council
D
judicial precedent
correct option: d
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Constitutional disputes between states in a federation can only be settled by
A
parliament
B
the supreme court
C
a tribunal
D
the Court of Appeal
correct option: b
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