Government, 2003, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2003

Title :

Government

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
1.	In a parliamentary system,the functions of the head of state and the head of government are vested in A. the inner cabinet B. an indidvidual C. two different individuals D. the ministerial council Show Content Detailed Solution In a parliamentary system, the functions of the head of state and the head of government are vested in two different individuals. This is the system which has a ceremonial or titular head of state as president and a prime minister as the head of government and chief executive of government e.g Nigeria 1960-1966,Britain etc.	C
2.	Government by the wealthy is known as A. plutocracy B. oligarchy C. aristocracy D. democracy Show Content Detailed Solution Government by the wealthy is known as plutocracy it is one of the forms of oligarchy which is defined as government ruled by few privileged and powerful people.	A
3.	A collegial executive is a government in which power is vested in a A. president B. monarch C. commitee D. parliament Show Content Detailed Solution A collegial executive is a government in which power is vested in a committee. A committee is a number of persons who have been selected from a large body to deal with special business.	C
4.	The unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by ............. A. sovereignty B. nationalism C. self-determination D. patriotism Show Content Detailed Solution The unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by sovereignty. Sovereignty could be defined as the supreme legal power to make and enforce laws for people within a definite territory without any external control. Characteristics of sovereignty are permanence, indivisibility, comprehensiveness and absoluteness.	A
5.	Removal by impeachment applies to the position of a A. president B. chief judge C. prime minister D. cabinet minister Show Content Detailed Solution Removal by impeachment applies to the position of a president. Impeachment means the process by which the chief executive is removed from office by the parliament.	A
6.	One of the duties of the legislature is to A. implement laws B. adjudicate disputes C. promulgate decrees D. exercise oversight Show Content Detailed Solution Basically, the functions of the legislature under our constitution extend to the following key areas: a. lawmaking, b. control over state funds, c. oversights over the other branches of government in areas that are coterminous with the legislative powers, d. receipts and disposal of petitions, e. screening of nominees for executive appointments, f. quasi-judicial functions in indicting and impeaching the executive and g. protecting democracy by emphasizing representation as well as open debate of State affairs.	D
7.	The independence of the Judiciary can be undermined through the A. politicization of the appointment of judges B. appointment of the minister of justice as the Attorney-General C. confirmation of the appointment of judges by the legislature D. payment of the salaries of judicial officers by the government Show Content Detailed Solution Independence of the judiciary has to do with the idea that courts should be separated from the Executive and Legislative arm of government. This independence is important to aid the judges to remain impartial to serve the constitution, act fairly, reasonably, free of any fear or favor. One way to ensure the independence of the judiciary is by not politicizing the appointments of judges. Judges should be non partisan and their appointments shouldn't be based off political affiliations.	A
8.	A common feature of government is A. the separation of powers B. the making of public policy C. the independence of the judiciary D. a written constitution Show Content Detailed Solution A common feature of government is the making of public policy. Government is made up of three arms the legislature, the executive and judiciary. The main function of the legislature is law making while that of the executive is formulation and implementation of policies	B
9.	The best form of government for a heterogeneous society is a A. quasi-federal system B. federal system C. confederal system D. unitary system Show Content Detailed Solution The best form of government for a heterogeneous society is a federal system. It should also be noted that heterogeneity, different languages, customs and levels of political economic and social developments among the tribes play a prominent role in forcing confederal system of government on the people.	B
10.	Capitalism is a system of economic organization based on A. a mixed economy that takes all ineterests into consideration B. individual ownership of the means of production C. very fair distribution of the means of production D. trading among people who own and control their items of trade Show Content Detailed Solution Capitalism is a system of economic organization based on individual ownership of means of production. It is an economic and political ideology which allows individual ownership and control of the means of production and to produce what they like. The guiding principle is profit maximization.	B

1.	In a parliamentary system,the functions of the head of state and the head of government are vested in A. the inner cabinet B. an indidvidual C. two different individuals D. the ministerial council Show Content Detailed Solution In a parliamentary system, the functions of the head of state and the head of government are vested in two different individuals. This is the system which has a ceremonial or titular head of state as president and a prime minister as the head of government and chief executive of government e.g Nigeria 1960-1966,Britain etc.	C
2.	Government by the wealthy is known as A. plutocracy B. oligarchy C. aristocracy D. democracy Show Content Detailed Solution Government by the wealthy is known as plutocracy it is one of the forms of oligarchy which is defined as government ruled by few privileged and powerful people.	A
3.	A collegial executive is a government in which power is vested in a A. president B. monarch C. commitee D. parliament Show Content Detailed Solution A collegial executive is a government in which power is vested in a committee. A committee is a number of persons who have been selected from a large body to deal with special business.	C
4.	The unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by ............. A. sovereignty B. nationalism C. self-determination D. patriotism Show Content Detailed Solution The unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by sovereignty. Sovereignty could be defined as the supreme legal power to make and enforce laws for people within a definite territory without any external control. Characteristics of sovereignty are permanence, indivisibility, comprehensiveness and absoluteness.	A
5.	Removal by impeachment applies to the position of a A. president B. chief judge C. prime minister D. cabinet minister Show Content Detailed Solution Removal by impeachment applies to the position of a president. Impeachment means the process by which the chief executive is removed from office by the parliament.	A

6.	One of the duties of the legislature is to A. implement laws B. adjudicate disputes C. promulgate decrees D. exercise oversight Show Content Detailed Solution Basically, the functions of the legislature under our constitution extend to the following key areas: a. lawmaking, b. control over state funds, c. oversights over the other branches of government in areas that are coterminous with the legislative powers, d. receipts and disposal of petitions, e. screening of nominees for executive appointments, f. quasi-judicial functions in indicting and impeaching the executive and g. protecting democracy by emphasizing representation as well as open debate of State affairs.	D
7.	The independence of the Judiciary can be undermined through the A. politicization of the appointment of judges B. appointment of the minister of justice as the Attorney-General C. confirmation of the appointment of judges by the legislature D. payment of the salaries of judicial officers by the government Show Content Detailed Solution Independence of the judiciary has to do with the idea that courts should be separated from the Executive and Legislative arm of government. This independence is important to aid the judges to remain impartial to serve the constitution, act fairly, reasonably, free of any fear or favor. One way to ensure the independence of the judiciary is by not politicizing the appointments of judges. Judges should be non partisan and their appointments shouldn't be based off political affiliations.	A
8.	A common feature of government is A. the separation of powers B. the making of public policy C. the independence of the judiciary D. a written constitution Show Content Detailed Solution A common feature of government is the making of public policy. Government is made up of three arms the legislature, the executive and judiciary. The main function of the legislature is law making while that of the executive is formulation and implementation of policies	B
9.	The best form of government for a heterogeneous society is a A. quasi-federal system B. federal system C. confederal system D. unitary system Show Content Detailed Solution The best form of government for a heterogeneous society is a federal system. It should also be noted that heterogeneity, different languages, customs and levels of political economic and social developments among the tribes play a prominent role in forcing confederal system of government on the people.	B
10.	Capitalism is a system of economic organization based on A. a mixed economy that takes all ineterests into consideration B. individual ownership of the means of production C. very fair distribution of the means of production D. trading among people who own and control their items of trade Show Content Detailed Solution Capitalism is a system of economic organization based on individual ownership of means of production. It is an economic and political ideology which allows individual ownership and control of the means of production and to produce what they like. The guiding principle is profit maximization.	B