Year :
2012
Title :
Government
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
11 - 20 of 45 Questions
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| 11. |
The rule of law is negation of A. equality before the law B. supremacy of the law C. Limited power D. absolute power Detailed SolutionThe rule of law is a principle of the UK constitution that means politicians govern within their powers, the law applies equally to all and that the law is certain. No arm of government is superior to the other. In the face of the law, the president is the same as the ordinary citizen being governed. no one enjoys absolute power. we are all equal before the law |
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| 12. |
To ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be A. fused B. incorporated C. separated D. rotated Detailed SolutionThe separation of powers is a model for the governance of a state. Under this model, a state's government is divided into branches, each with separate and independent powers and areas of responsibility so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with the powers associated with the other branches. |
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| 13. |
Delegated legislation is made by bodies other than the A. president B. governor C. parliament D. judiciary Detailed Solution· Delegated Legislation is law made by a person or body to whom Parliament has delegated law-making power; hence the term ‘delegated legislationDelegated legislation is a law that is not passed by an Act of Parliament. |
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| 14. |
The primary aim of pressure groups is to A. Attract people's attention B. protects the interest of members C. captured political power D. fight corrupt officials Detailed SolutionThe aim of all pressure groups is to influence the people who actually have the power to make decisions. Pressure groups do not look for the power of political office for themselves, but do seek to influence the decisions made by those who do hold this political power. |
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| 15. |
The French colonial system was underlined by the policy of ............ A. assimilation B. paternalism C. socialism D. indirect rule Detailed SolutionAssimilation was one ideological basis of French colonial policy in the 19th and 20th centuries. In contrast with British imperial policy, the French taught their subjects that, by adopting French language and culture, they could eventually become French. The famous 'Four Communes' in Senegal were seen as proof of this. |
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| 16. |
Which of the following is used in gauging public opinion? A. constitution B. educational institution C. mass media D. electoral college Detailed SolutionMass media helps shape public opinion. It is a powerful force yet many people do not realize what effect it has in shaping their opinion. Mass media is intended to be informative. |
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| 17. |
Colonization of Africa was mainly motivated by A. security considerations B. economic reasons C. religious reasons D. cultural factors Detailed SolutionThe primary reason for European colonization of Africa was capitalism. European nations saw opportunity for new trade routes and potential wealth in some of Africa's natural resources. The geographical limitations of Europe were also a factor. |
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| 18. |
The commission charged with the conduct of federal elections in Nigeria is A. NEC B. FEDECO C. INEC D. NECON Detailed SolutionThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country. |
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| 19. |
In the Hausa pre- colonial political system, a district was headed by A. A hakimi B. a dagaci C. an alkali D. a waziri Detailed SolutionHakimi (Official in charge of districts, collection of taxes, maintenance of law and order). |
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| 20. |
Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system? A. Checks and balances B. Fusion of power C. individual responsibility D. the rule of law Detailed SolutionThe system of administration and governance was based on the principle of checks and balances especially between the king and Oyomesi/Ogboni. |
| 11. |
The rule of law is negation of A. equality before the law B. supremacy of the law C. Limited power D. absolute power Detailed SolutionThe rule of law is a principle of the UK constitution that means politicians govern within their powers, the law applies equally to all and that the law is certain. No arm of government is superior to the other. In the face of the law, the president is the same as the ordinary citizen being governed. no one enjoys absolute power. we are all equal before the law |
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| 12. |
To ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be A. fused B. incorporated C. separated D. rotated Detailed SolutionThe separation of powers is a model for the governance of a state. Under this model, a state's government is divided into branches, each with separate and independent powers and areas of responsibility so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with the powers associated with the other branches. |
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| 13. |
Delegated legislation is made by bodies other than the A. president B. governor C. parliament D. judiciary Detailed Solution· Delegated Legislation is law made by a person or body to whom Parliament has delegated law-making power; hence the term ‘delegated legislationDelegated legislation is a law that is not passed by an Act of Parliament. |
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| 14. |
The primary aim of pressure groups is to A. Attract people's attention B. protects the interest of members C. captured political power D. fight corrupt officials Detailed SolutionThe aim of all pressure groups is to influence the people who actually have the power to make decisions. Pressure groups do not look for the power of political office for themselves, but do seek to influence the decisions made by those who do hold this political power. |
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| 15. |
The French colonial system was underlined by the policy of ............ A. assimilation B. paternalism C. socialism D. indirect rule Detailed SolutionAssimilation was one ideological basis of French colonial policy in the 19th and 20th centuries. In contrast with British imperial policy, the French taught their subjects that, by adopting French language and culture, they could eventually become French. The famous 'Four Communes' in Senegal were seen as proof of this. |
| 16. |
Which of the following is used in gauging public opinion? A. constitution B. educational institution C. mass media D. electoral college Detailed SolutionMass media helps shape public opinion. It is a powerful force yet many people do not realize what effect it has in shaping their opinion. Mass media is intended to be informative. |
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| 17. |
Colonization of Africa was mainly motivated by A. security considerations B. economic reasons C. religious reasons D. cultural factors Detailed SolutionThe primary reason for European colonization of Africa was capitalism. European nations saw opportunity for new trade routes and potential wealth in some of Africa's natural resources. The geographical limitations of Europe were also a factor. |
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| 18. |
The commission charged with the conduct of federal elections in Nigeria is A. NEC B. FEDECO C. INEC D. NECON Detailed SolutionThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country. |
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| 19. |
In the Hausa pre- colonial political system, a district was headed by A. A hakimi B. a dagaci C. an alkali D. a waziri Detailed SolutionHakimi (Official in charge of districts, collection of taxes, maintenance of law and order). |
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| 20. |
Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system? A. Checks and balances B. Fusion of power C. individual responsibility D. the rule of law Detailed SolutionThe system of administration and governance was based on the principle of checks and balances especially between the king and Oyomesi/Ogboni. |