1994 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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The essence of checks and balances is to
A
enhance the functioning of government and prevent arbitary use of power
B
ensure that people have their own rights
C
make sure that power is not delegated to other bodies or individuals
D
prevent political parties from putting pressure on government
correct option: a
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The power of a head of state to dissolve the legislature and order a general election is usually associated with the
A
presidential system of government
B
monarchical system of government
C
parliamentary system of government
D
unitary system of government
correct option: c
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Accountability in public office means that officers shall
A
keep proper account of state finances
B
render good account of their activities
C
not accept bribes and gratification
D
declare their assets periodically
correct option: b
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The act of bringing a legislative session to an end only for business to continue later is called
A
adjournment
B
prorogation
C
resolution
D
abrogation
correct option: a
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Which of the following violates the principle of the rule of law?
A
arbitrary increase of prices by the press
B
criticism of government actions by the press
C
arbitrariness of government policies
D
arbitrariness of individuals in the society
correct option: c
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An electoral system which restricts voting rights to only male adults is termed
A
popular franchise
B
male suffrage
C
adult suffrage
D
limited franchise
correct option: d
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Which of the following best represents duties and obligations of government?
A
national sysmbols of
B
provision of public utilities
C
care of public property
D
obedience of laws
correct option: b
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An electoral process in which candidates for elective offices are selected by party members is known as
A
primary election
B
electoral college
C
direct election
D
preferential voting
correct option: a
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The principle brought to an end by his constituency is known as
A
rejection
B
reference
C
recall
D
return
correct option: c
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One of the main functions of a political party is
A
political evaluation
B
interest aggregation
C
political accountability
D
interest determination
correct option: b
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