2012 - JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - page 1

1
The distinctive attribute of a state is the monopoly of
A
control
B
power
C
violence
D
justice
CORRECT OPTION: b
2
State as a political entity refers to
A
An organized group within a definite territory
B
An association of men in a given society
C
A branch of a nation
D
A geographical location
CORRECT OPTION: a
3

Political values are acquired in any given society through

A
political re-orientation
B
political campaign
C
political socialization
D
political indoctrination
CORRECT OPTION: c

Political Socialization Is The Process Through Which A Person Develops Political Beliefs And Opinions That Influence Their Behaviou In Social Spheres,,political Culture On The Other Hand, Is A Set Of Attitudes And Practices Held By A People That Shapes Their Political Behaviour

4
In a democratic government, political sovereignty is vested in the
A
legislature
B
elite
C
executive
D
electorate
CORRECT OPTION: d
5
One judicial function performed by the executive is
A
Granting of amnesty
B
Implementing judicial orders
C
Ensuring obedience to the law
D
Appointing judges
CORRECT OPTION: a
6
A governmental system in which constitutional supremacy resides in the center is
A
federal
B
confederal
C
unitary
D
parliamentary
CORRECT OPTION: a
7
A political system which empowers the leader with the ultimate responsibility to execute laws is
A
parliamentarianism
B
presidentialism
C
dictatorship
D
autocracy
CORRECT OPTION: b
8
A bill is a draft which is awaiting the consideration of the
A
executive
B
party caucus
C
legislature
D
judiciary
CORRECT OPTION: c
9
The private ownership of the means of production is a feature of
A
capitalism
B
socialism
C
communalism
D
communism
CORRECT OPTION: a
10
In a feudal system, the two major classes are the serfs and the
A
masses
B
vassals
C
lords
D
elite
CORRECT OPTION: c
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