Jamb Government 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the following is not a fundamental human right?

A. Freedom of speech
B. Freedom of religion
C. Freedom of the press
D. Freedom of association
E. None of the above

Question 2:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the following is not a fundamental human right?

A. Freedom of speech
B. Freedom of religion
C. Freedom of the press
D. Freedom of association
E. None of the above

Question 3:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the following are pressure groups?

A. The Nigeria Chamber of Commerce
B. The Nigeria Union of Teacher
C. The National Union of Nigerian Students
D. All of the above
E. A and C

Question 4:

• JAMB 1979

Pressure groups are really

A. Nuisances which most governments would like to ignore
B. People with sinister motives who pretend to serve the public interest
C. Greedy citizens who pursue purely selfish interests
D. Organized bodies which try to influence legislation or government decisions in their favour
E. Organized bodies that are vulnerable to giant companies who use them to promote their interests

Question 5:

• JAMB 1979

The major role of national legislature is to

A. Scrutinize and criticize the executive branch
B. Step into political vacum created by weak executives
C. Expose and supervise the government
D. Make laws for the general welfare of citizens
E. Find ways and means to get money for governments