1990 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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The notion of carpet -crossing in a parliamentary democracy involves
A
crossing from the lower House to the Upper House
B
changing party allegiance after election
C
opposing party discipline in parliament
D
resigning from parliament
correct option: b
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In parliament, the most extensive amendment to a bill takes place at the
A
first reading
B
committee stage
C
second reading
D
final stage
correct option: b
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A set of internalized norms which guides political action is called
A
power
B
value
C
law
D
symbol
correct option: a
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Freedom of speech in a democratic state is limited by
A
law of sedition
B
law of trespass
C
press censorship
D
martial law
correct option: a
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Habeas corpus is an essential process for safeguarding the right of citizens to
A
vote
B
personal liberty
C
own property
D
freedom of speech
correct option: b
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The most effective way of monitoring public opinion is
A
by examining the questions asked by journalists
B
by the frequency of the press releases of pressure groups
C
by referendum
D
through opinion poll
correct option: b
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In a true democracy, franchise can be limited by
A
sex
B
education
C
age
D
wealth
correct option: c
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Liberalism is a philosophy underlying
A
socialism
B
capitalism
C
Feudalism
D
nazism
correct option: b
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Which of the following served as the electoral college during the election into the constituent assembly in 1978?
A
local communities
B
local government councils
C
the federal electoral commission
D
traditional councils
correct option: b
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Traditional rulers in Nigeria exercised the greatest political powers under
A
the military administrations
B
the second republic
C
the first republic
D
indirect rule
correct option: d
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