2013 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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The presidential system differs from the parliamentary system of government in that
A
The principle of collective responsibility applies
B
Executive and legislative powers are fused
C
Powers of the three arms of government are merged
D
The tenure of office of the president is limited
correct option: d
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Which of the following advocates equitable distribution of wealth?
A
Capitalism
B
Aristocracy
C
Socialism
D
Plutocracy
correct option: c
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A constitution that is difficult to amend is
A
Rigid
B
Written
C
Unwritten
D
Flexible
correct option: a
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Which of the following constitutions is more suitable for centralization of political power?
A
Unwritten constitution
B
Rigid constitution
C
Written constitution
D
Flexible constitution
correct option: a
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The act of transferring autonomous powers to subordinate agencies is
A
Concentration
B
Deconcentration
C
Delegation
D
Devolution
correct option: b
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Which of the following types of citizenship cannot be withdrawn?
A
Citizenship by conquest
B
Citizenship by birth
C
Honorary citizenship
D
Citizenship by naturalization
correct option: b
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The right of citizens to vote is
A
Universal suffrage
B
Nationality suffrage
C
Electoral suffrage
D
Adult suffrage
correct option: a
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A political party is different from a pressure group in its
A
Objective
B
Organization
C
Strategy
D
Source of finance
correct option: a
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One of the functions of pressure groups is to
A
Nominate the president
B
Prepare the budget
C
Articulate the opinion of their members
D
Contest elections to serve the people
correct option: c
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Under the 1979 Constitution, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the
A
House of Assembly
B
National Economic Council
C
Federal Legislature
D
Council of State
correct option: a
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