Jamb Government 1981 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1981

Franchise means

A. Ability to speak French
B. The right to choose representatives to the Legislature
C. The right to vote
D. Voters cards
E. Membership of the Franco phone community

Question 12:

• JAMB 1981

The Nigerian electoral system gives voting rights to

A. Aliens
B. Africans above the age of twenty one
C. Children over twelve years old
D. Nigerian citizens who are 18 years old and above
E. Friends of Nigerian

Question 13:

• JAMB 1981

The inalienable rights of the citizens are best protected through

A. Mass participation in political processes
B. An independent and fearless judiciary
C. A cabinet system of government
D. A good head of state
E. A written constitution

Question 14:

• JAMB 1981

The primary function of the judiciary is to

A. Interpret laws
B. Make laws
C. Safeguard independence
D. Regulate behaviour
E. Execute

Question 15:

• JAMB 1981

The main function of the National Assembly is to

A. Fix salaries for all the the state governors
B. Make laws for the country
C. Pass motions on the welfare of the legislators
D. Direct public attention to the excesses of public officials
E. Condemn the south african government for its policy of apartheid