Government, 2013, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2013

Title :

Government

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

1 - 10 of 40 Questions

#	Question	Ans
1.	Power that is delegated is exercised A. By devolution B. Directly C. By coercion D. Indirect Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
2.	De Jure sovereignty is acquired through A. Law B. Grant C. Treaty D. Force Show Content Detailed Solution De jure means a state of affairs that is in accordance with law There is an explanation video available below.	A
3.	A group of people who live together under a common law within a definite territory is a A. Community B. Nation - State C. Nation D. State Show Content Detailed Solution A state is a community of persons, more or less numerous, occupying a definite territory, possessing an organized government, and enjoying independence from external control. There is an explanation video available below.	D
4.	Political socialization is associated with A. Military take over of civilian government B. The transmission of political values C. Political transition D. Free choice of party programmes Show Content Detailed Solution How a person determines his or her political beliefs is called political socialization. It is a lifelong process by which people form their ideas about politics and acquire political values. It is associated with the transmission of political values There is an explanation video available below.	B
5.	According to Aristotle, a form of government in which the few rule for the benefit of all is A. Diarchy B. Aristocracy C. Autocracy D. polyarchy Show Content Detailed Solution Aristocracy is a kind of government that puts power in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class. There is an explanation video available below.	B
6.	Rule by the old people is known as A. Monarchy B. Gerontocracy C. Feudalism D. Theocracy Show Content Detailed Solution Gerontocracy; a state, society, or group governed by old people. Government based on rule by old people. There is an explanation video available below.	B
7.	As an executive, the commissioner is charged with the responsibility of A. Implementing laws B. Writing laws C. Giving loans D. Making laws Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
8.	Rules adjudication is a primary function of the A. Judiciary B. Executive C. Government D. Legislature Show Content Detailed Solution Adjudication is the legal process by which an arbiter or judge reviews evidence and argumentation, including legal reasoning set forth by opposing parties or litigants, to come to a decision which determines rights and obligations between the parties involved. Its the function of the judiciary There is an explanation video available below.	A
9.	The judiciary controls the executive in federal state through A. Delegated legislation B. Judicial overview C. Judicial review D. Motions Show Content Detailed Solution Judicial review; power of the courts of a country to examine the actions of the legislative, executive, and administrative arms of the government and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the constitution. There is an explanation video available below.	C
10.	One major advantage of the unitary system is that it tends to make government A. Free of controversy B. Distant from the people C. Popular among the masses D. Strong and stable Show Content Detailed Solution One major advantage of a unitary system is that the responsibilities and powers of government tend to be fairly clear-cut. In times of crisis, a clear division of power often results in more swift reactions and assistance than in a form of government where power is divided between multiple government entities. There is an explanation video available below.	D

1.	Power that is delegated is exercised A. By devolution B. Directly C. By coercion D. Indirect Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
2.	De Jure sovereignty is acquired through A. Law B. Grant C. Treaty D. Force Show Content Detailed Solution De jure means a state of affairs that is in accordance with law There is an explanation video available below.	A
3.	A group of people who live together under a common law within a definite territory is a A. Community B. Nation - State C. Nation D. State Show Content Detailed Solution A state is a community of persons, more or less numerous, occupying a definite territory, possessing an organized government, and enjoying independence from external control. There is an explanation video available below.	D
4.	Political socialization is associated with A. Military take over of civilian government B. The transmission of political values C. Political transition D. Free choice of party programmes Show Content Detailed Solution How a person determines his or her political beliefs is called political socialization. It is a lifelong process by which people form their ideas about politics and acquire political values. It is associated with the transmission of political values There is an explanation video available below.	B
5.	According to Aristotle, a form of government in which the few rule for the benefit of all is A. Diarchy B. Aristocracy C. Autocracy D. polyarchy Show Content Detailed Solution Aristocracy is a kind of government that puts power in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class. There is an explanation video available below.	B

6.	Rule by the old people is known as A. Monarchy B. Gerontocracy C. Feudalism D. Theocracy Show Content Detailed Solution Gerontocracy; a state, society, or group governed by old people. Government based on rule by old people. There is an explanation video available below.	B
7.	As an executive, the commissioner is charged with the responsibility of A. Implementing laws B. Writing laws C. Giving loans D. Making laws Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
8.	Rules adjudication is a primary function of the A. Judiciary B. Executive C. Government D. Legislature Show Content Detailed Solution Adjudication is the legal process by which an arbiter or judge reviews evidence and argumentation, including legal reasoning set forth by opposing parties or litigants, to come to a decision which determines rights and obligations between the parties involved. Its the function of the judiciary There is an explanation video available below.	A
9.	The judiciary controls the executive in federal state through A. Delegated legislation B. Judicial overview C. Judicial review D. Motions Show Content Detailed Solution Judicial review; power of the courts of a country to examine the actions of the legislative, executive, and administrative arms of the government and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the constitution. There is an explanation video available below.	C
10.	One major advantage of the unitary system is that it tends to make government A. Free of controversy B. Distant from the people C. Popular among the masses D. Strong and stable Show Content Detailed Solution One major advantage of a unitary system is that the responsibilities and powers of government tend to be fairly clear-cut. In times of crisis, a clear division of power often results in more swift reactions and assistance than in a form of government where power is divided between multiple government entities. There is an explanation video available below.	D