Year :
1980
Title :
Government
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 49 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
An electoral district is A. a polling booth B. Aconstituency C. a ward D. a local government area E. a subdivision of the state |
B |
| 2. |
Pressured groups' politics are usually directed to A. limited or sectoral goals B. national objectives C. the interest s of the Nigerian Medical Association D. the goals of the Nigeria Union of Teachers E. none of the above |
A |
| 3. |
The principle of separation of powers ensures A. the erosin of executive power B. that the legislature is supreme C. the preservation of the fundamental liberties of the citizens D. that all the branches of government have equal powers and functions E. that the rights of the ethnic minoroties are safeguarded Detailed SolutionThe principle of separation of powers is that in which each distinct branch, the legislative, executive and judicial, can check and balance the other to prevent the concentration of power. |
|
| 4. |
A democratic system of government is A. an efficient government B. a mass government on behalf of the people C. a government that grants absolute freedom to all citizens D. a patriotic government E. a government of the people by the people and for the people |
E |
| 5. |
When we talk about the constitution of any given country we mean A. the general body of rules and principles controlling the distribution of governmental power B. a guide book containing the functions of trade union movernments C. a document embodying rules and principle regulating the exercise of government power D. a document defining the relations between the rulers and ruled E. A,C and D |
E |
| 6. |
The concept of Indirect Rule in Nigeria is usually associated with A. Goldie B. Sir Donald Cameron C. Major Claude Macdonald D. Lord Lugard E. Sir Arthur Richards |
D |
| 7. |
In a Parliamentary system of government, a Bill is almost certain to be passed after the A. second reading B. third reading C. fourth reading D. fifth reading E. none of the above |
B |
| 8. |
A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is A. France B. the United Kingdom C. the USA D. the Soviet Union E. none of the above |
B |
| 9. |
A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is A. France B. the United Kingdom C. the USA D. the Soviet Union E. none of the above |
B |
| 10. |
A constitution is a document A. drafted by the Constituent Assembly B. which states in written form the basic laws governing a country C. which spells out how the president is to elected D. which forms the basic upon which a government rules a given state E. which states that the central government is superior to state governments |
D |
| 1. |
An electoral district is A. a polling booth B. Aconstituency C. a ward D. a local government area E. a subdivision of the state |
B |
| 2. |
Pressured groups' politics are usually directed to A. limited or sectoral goals B. national objectives C. the interest s of the Nigerian Medical Association D. the goals of the Nigeria Union of Teachers E. none of the above |
A |
| 3. |
The principle of separation of powers ensures A. the erosin of executive power B. that the legislature is supreme C. the preservation of the fundamental liberties of the citizens D. that all the branches of government have equal powers and functions E. that the rights of the ethnic minoroties are safeguarded Detailed SolutionThe principle of separation of powers is that in which each distinct branch, the legislative, executive and judicial, can check and balance the other to prevent the concentration of power. |
|
| 4. |
A democratic system of government is A. an efficient government B. a mass government on behalf of the people C. a government that grants absolute freedom to all citizens D. a patriotic government E. a government of the people by the people and for the people |
E |
| 5. |
When we talk about the constitution of any given country we mean A. the general body of rules and principles controlling the distribution of governmental power B. a guide book containing the functions of trade union movernments C. a document embodying rules and principle regulating the exercise of government power D. a document defining the relations between the rulers and ruled E. A,C and D |
E |
| 6. |
The concept of Indirect Rule in Nigeria is usually associated with A. Goldie B. Sir Donald Cameron C. Major Claude Macdonald D. Lord Lugard E. Sir Arthur Richards |
D |
| 7. |
In a Parliamentary system of government, a Bill is almost certain to be passed after the A. second reading B. third reading C. fourth reading D. fifth reading E. none of the above |
B |
| 8. |
A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is A. France B. the United Kingdom C. the USA D. the Soviet Union E. none of the above |
B |
| 9. |
A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is A. France B. the United Kingdom C. the USA D. the Soviet Union E. none of the above |
B |
| 10. |
A constitution is a document A. drafted by the Constituent Assembly B. which states in written form the basic laws governing a country C. which spells out how the president is to elected D. which forms the basic upon which a government rules a given state E. which states that the central government is superior to state governments |
D |