1997 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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The principle of checks and balances is found mainly in
A
parliamentary system
B
presidential system
C
monarchies
D
oligarchies
correct option: b
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During the second republic in Nigeria, the branch of the legislature responsible for ratifying presidential nominees for appointments was the
A
Senate
B
Council of states
C
House of Representatives
D
public service commission
correct option: a
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A tax law originates from
A
a private member's bill
B
an education tax bill
C
a judicial bill
D
a public bill
correct option: d
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The order used by the court against unnecessary detention is
A
interlocutory injunction
B
habeas corpus
C
that of extradition
D
mandamus
correct option: b
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When school pupils sing the national anthem and salute the flag, they are
A
performing their obligations as citizens
B
exercising their rights citizens
C
practicing to be leaders to tomorrow
D
carrying out their responsibilities as citizens
correct option: a
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A major duty of citizens is to
A
vote at elections
B
associate freely
C
pay taxes
D
join political parties
correct option: c
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The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because
A
the ruling party may lose the election
B
the winner may not poll an absolute majority
C
it works against all opposition parties
D
it is easy to rig
correct option: d
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The process of dividing a country into electoral districts is known as
A
delimitation
B
demarcation
C
delineation
D
distribution
correct option: a
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Political parties are formed essentially to
A
capture state power
B
replace bad governments
C
compete with the military for power
D
satisfy the needs of members
correct option: a
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A systematic effort to manipulate the beliefs, attitudes and actions of the public through the mass media and other means is called
A
political education
B
public opinion
C
propaganda
D
brainstorming
correct option: c
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