Year :
1994
Title :
Government
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 51 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
A society that is politically organized under a government is called a A. sovereign state B. community C. national state D. polity Detailed SolutionIn international law, a sovereign state, sovereign country, or simply state, is a nonphysical juridical entity that is represented by one centralized government that has sovereignty over a geographic area. International law defines sovereign states as having a permanent population, defined territory, one government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states. It is also normally understood that a sovereign state is neither dependent on nor subjected to any other power or state. |
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| 2. |
Political power is naked force when it is exercised without A. set objectives B. state apparatus C. governmental legitimacy D. soverignty |
D |
| 3. |
The major different between a state and a nation is that the latter presupposes a A. heterogenous population B. homogenous population C. well defined territory D. more organized system |
B |
| 4. |
The principle of judicial independence makes sense only when judges A. have freedom to try any case B. are thermselves above the law C. have permanent tenure of office D. can join any political party of their choice |
A |
| 5. |
A federal system of government has the following three advantages A. economies of scale, uniform development and political unity B. economies of scale, uniform development and strong army C. strong army, greater security and economies of scale D. ecnomic co-operation, uniform development and greater security |
A |
| 6. |
Constitutionalism means A. promotion of the constitution B. respect for the constitution C. electoral processes based on the constitution D. voting rule and regulations Detailed SolutionConstitutionalism is a doctrine that a government's authority is determined by a body of laws or constitution. It simply means the limitation of the government, as it can only act based on the dictates of the constitution. The government must respect and obey the constitution, and avoid acting outside its authority. |
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| 7. |
Switzerland is often cited as a classic example of a country with A. unitary constitution B. quasi unitary constitution C. federal constitution D. confederal constitution |
D |
| 8. |
What is the major distinguishing characteristic between flexible and rigid constitutions? A. manner of documentation B. one is unwritten C. amendment procedure D. degree of legality |
C |
| 9. |
Which of the following best defines democracy? A. Government based on virtuous principles and laws B. government based on the spirit and letter of the constitution C. government based on the free consent of the governed D. government which recognizes and respects human rights as enshrined in the constitution |
C |
| 10. |
An economic system in which the major means of production are owned and controlled by a few individuals is called A. socialism B. communism C. communalism D. capitalism |
D |
| 1. |
A society that is politically organized under a government is called a A. sovereign state B. community C. national state D. polity Detailed SolutionIn international law, a sovereign state, sovereign country, or simply state, is a nonphysical juridical entity that is represented by one centralized government that has sovereignty over a geographic area. International law defines sovereign states as having a permanent population, defined territory, one government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states. It is also normally understood that a sovereign state is neither dependent on nor subjected to any other power or state. |
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| 2. |
Political power is naked force when it is exercised without A. set objectives B. state apparatus C. governmental legitimacy D. soverignty |
D |
| 3. |
The major different between a state and a nation is that the latter presupposes a A. heterogenous population B. homogenous population C. well defined territory D. more organized system |
B |
| 4. |
The principle of judicial independence makes sense only when judges A. have freedom to try any case B. are thermselves above the law C. have permanent tenure of office D. can join any political party of their choice |
A |
| 5. |
A federal system of government has the following three advantages A. economies of scale, uniform development and political unity B. economies of scale, uniform development and strong army C. strong army, greater security and economies of scale D. ecnomic co-operation, uniform development and greater security |
A |
| 6. |
Constitutionalism means A. promotion of the constitution B. respect for the constitution C. electoral processes based on the constitution D. voting rule and regulations Detailed SolutionConstitutionalism is a doctrine that a government's authority is determined by a body of laws or constitution. It simply means the limitation of the government, as it can only act based on the dictates of the constitution. The government must respect and obey the constitution, and avoid acting outside its authority. |
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| 7. |
Switzerland is often cited as a classic example of a country with A. unitary constitution B. quasi unitary constitution C. federal constitution D. confederal constitution |
D |
| 8. |
What is the major distinguishing characteristic between flexible and rigid constitutions? A. manner of documentation B. one is unwritten C. amendment procedure D. degree of legality |
C |
| 9. |
Which of the following best defines democracy? A. Government based on virtuous principles and laws B. government based on the spirit and letter of the constitution C. government based on the free consent of the governed D. government which recognizes and respects human rights as enshrined in the constitution |
C |
| 10. |
An economic system in which the major means of production are owned and controlled by a few individuals is called A. socialism B. communism C. communalism D. capitalism |
D |