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

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Year :

2013

Title :

Government

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

11 - 20 of 40 Questions

#	Question	Ans
11.	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 Show Content Detailed Solution The salient distinction between the two classes of systems is that, in a presidential system, executive power is constitutionally vested in a single individual (i.e., the president) for a limited number of years, whereas, in a parliamentary system, executive power is vested in the legislature (i.e., parliament, which chooses a prime minister) There is an explanation video available below.	D
12.	Which of the following advocates equitable distribution of wealth? A. Capitalism B. Aristocracy C. Socialism D. Plutocracy Show Content Detailed Solution Socialism is a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. There is an explanation video available below.	C
13.	A constitution that is difficult to amend is A. Rigid B. Written C. Unwritten D. Flexible Show Content Detailed Solution Rigid constitution refers to that one which could only be amended by a very difficult special procedure. There is an explanation video available below.	A
14.	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 Show Content Detailed Solution A centralized government is one in which power or legal authority is exerted or coordinated by a political executive to which federal states, local authorities, and smaller units are considered subject. Power is concentrated at the top and other units are considered subjects. The best kind of constitution to be adopted here would be Flexible constitution that can be easily amended when need arises There is an explanation video available below.	D
15.	Which of the following types of citizenship cannot be withdrawn?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 Show Content Detailed Solution For a natural-born citizen, losing your citizenship is actually quite difficult. The law prohibits the taking of your citizenship against your will, but there are certain actions a citizen can take which are assumed to be a free-will decision that constitutes a voluntary renunciation of the citizenship There is an explanation video available below.	B
16.	The right of citizens to vote is A. Universal suffrage B. Nationality suffrage C. Electoral suffrage D. Adult suffrage Show Content Detailed Solution Universal suffrage is the right of almost all adults to vote in political elections. There is an explanation video available below.	A
17.	A political party is different from a pressure group in its A. Objective B. Organization C. Strategy D. Source of finance Show Content Detailed Solution pressure groups differ from political parties in two main ways: • A pressure group usually has a narrow program dealing only with its own particular interests, while a political party usually deals with a wide range of issues. Their objectives are different There is an explanation video available below.	A
18.	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 Show Content Detailed Solution Pressure groups are a vital link between the government and the governed. They keep governments more responsive to the wishes of the community, especially in between elections. . Pressure groups are able to express the views of minority groups in the community who might not otherwise receive a hearing. There is an explanation video available below.	C
19.	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 Show Content Detailed Solution The 1979 constitution empowered the National Assembly to determine what proportion of the federation account and a state's revenue should be allocated to local governments. There is an explanation video available below.	C
20.	Under Nigeria's Second Republic, the Senate was under the leadership of A. Tarka B. Joseph Wayas C. Godwin Ume-Ezeoke D. John Wash Pam Show Content Detailed Solution When General Olusegun Obasanjo terminated military rule in 1979, Joseph Wayas was elected to the Senate on the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) platform and appointed Senate President. There is an explanation video available below.	B

11.	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 Show Content Detailed Solution The salient distinction between the two classes of systems is that, in a presidential system, executive power is constitutionally vested in a single individual (i.e., the president) for a limited number of years, whereas, in a parliamentary system, executive power is vested in the legislature (i.e., parliament, which chooses a prime minister) There is an explanation video available below.	D
12.	Which of the following advocates equitable distribution of wealth? A. Capitalism B. Aristocracy C. Socialism D. Plutocracy Show Content Detailed Solution Socialism is a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. There is an explanation video available below.	C
13.	A constitution that is difficult to amend is A. Rigid B. Written C. Unwritten D. Flexible Show Content Detailed Solution Rigid constitution refers to that one which could only be amended by a very difficult special procedure. There is an explanation video available below.	A
14.	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 Show Content Detailed Solution A centralized government is one in which power or legal authority is exerted or coordinated by a political executive to which federal states, local authorities, and smaller units are considered subject. Power is concentrated at the top and other units are considered subjects. The best kind of constitution to be adopted here would be Flexible constitution that can be easily amended when need arises There is an explanation video available below.	D
15.	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 Show Content Detailed Solution For a natural-born citizen, losing your citizenship is actually quite difficult. The law prohibits the taking of your citizenship against your will, but there are certain actions a citizen can take which are assumed to be a free-will decision that constitutes a voluntary renunciation of the citizenship There is an explanation video available below.	B

16.	The right of citizens to vote is A. Universal suffrage B. Nationality suffrage C. Electoral suffrage D. Adult suffrage Show Content Detailed Solution Universal suffrage is the right of almost all adults to vote in political elections. There is an explanation video available below.	A
17.	A political party is different from a pressure group in its A. Objective B. Organization C. Strategy D. Source of finance Show Content Detailed Solution pressure groups differ from political parties in two main ways: • A pressure group usually has a narrow program dealing only with its own particular interests, while a political party usually deals with a wide range of issues. Their objectives are different There is an explanation video available below.	A
18.	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 Show Content Detailed Solution Pressure groups are a vital link between the government and the governed. They keep governments more responsive to the wishes of the community, especially in between elections. . Pressure groups are able to express the views of minority groups in the community who might not otherwise receive a hearing. There is an explanation video available below.	C
19.	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 Show Content Detailed Solution The 1979 constitution empowered the National Assembly to determine what proportion of the federation account and a state's revenue should be allocated to local governments. There is an explanation video available below.	C
20.	Under Nigeria's Second Republic, the Senate was under the leadership of A. Tarka B. Joseph Wayas C. Godwin Ume-Ezeoke D. John Wash Pam Show Content Detailed Solution When General Olusegun Obasanjo terminated military rule in 1979, Joseph Wayas was elected to the Senate on the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) platform and appointed Senate President. There is an explanation video available below.	B