Jamb Government 1985 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1985

A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended , to promote the general welfare is called

A. A private bill
B. A decree
C. An appropriation bill
D. A public bill
E. An edict

Question 7:

• JAMB 1985

In federal state, powers are shared

A. Between the central government and local governments
B. Between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state
C. Among the major regions of the country
D. Among the federal ministers
E. Equally among the ethnic groups in the country

Question 8:

• JAMB 1985

The rule of law implies

A. The rule by lawyers
B. That only the Head of State is above the law
C. The absence of a military government
D. That no one is above the law
E. That only the National Assembly can make laws

Question 9:

• JAMB 1985

A one party system of government

A. Is found only in Africa
B. Allows no official opposition
C. Does not provide for a legislature
D. Is practised only where the citizens share identical views about policy
E. Does not accept the doctrine of separation of powers

Question 10:

• JAMB 1985

A constitution is classified as unwritten because it

A. Is used in Britain
B. Has no written records
C. Makes no provision for a clear-cut separation of powers
D. Does not emanate from the legislature
E. Is not contained in any one document