1999 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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The most important function of the executive organ of government is to
A
formulate policies
B
give assent to bills
C
control foreign policy
D
enforce laws
correct option: d
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The process of learning the norms and values associated with a political system is referred to as political
A
socialization
B
indoctrination
C
culture
D
participation
correct option: a
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Which of the following best describes the role of the civil service?
A
promoting the interest of civil servants
B
advising government and implementig its policies
C
keeping records for government
D
providing information on government and its agencies
correct option: b
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One instrument for safeguarding the rights of citizens is
A
judicial interpretation
B
presidential pardon
C
legislative intervention
D
writ of habeas corpus
correct option: d
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Legislative control over delegated legislation can be performed through
A
withdrawal of delegated powers by the judiciary
B
nullification of unconstitutional legislation
C
investigation into the exercise of delegated power
D
approval of legislation by the Chief justice
correct option: c
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The feature which best differentiates pressure groups from political parties is that they do not
A
have interest in politics
B
seek to influence public opinion
C
have permananent organization
D
nominate ministers
correct option: d
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The notion of equality before the law is the same as the principle of
A
supremacy of the constitution
B
rule of law
C
independence of the judiciary
D
social equality
correct option: b
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A constitution is classified as unwritten when it
A
does not emanate from the legislature
B
provides for separation of powers
C
originates from Britain
D
is not contained in any single document
correct option: d
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A state is said to be fascist when
A
its leader is partriotic but the citizens are not
B
all rights and liberties are subordinated to state interest
C
its citizens are fanatically in love with their leader
D
all fights and liberties are placed above state interests
correct option: b
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A dominant two -party system is operated in
A
the United kingdom and United States
B
India and Pakistan
C
France and Germany
D
South African and Senegal
correct option: a
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