Jamb Government 1987 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1987

Which of the following is NOT a unique feature of federal constitution?

A. Division of powers
B. At least two levels of government
C. Supremacy of the constitution
D. Independence of the constitution

Question 17:

• JAMB 1987

An important principle of the Civil Service is

A. Authoritariansim
B. Anonymity
C. Nepotism
D. Partisanship

Question 18:

• JAMB 1987

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic feature of a state?

A. A territory
B. An army
C. A government
D. A system of laws

Question 19:

• JAMB 1987

In a federal system of government

A. The central government shares powers equally with the state governments
B. All the state s of the federation are equal in size and population
C. State courts control federal courts
D. The central government has exclusive power over defence and foreign affairs

Question 20:

• JAMB 1987

Bicameral legislature exists

A. Where cameramen are allowed to cover the proceedings of the legislature
B. To prevent the concentration of power in one legislative house
C. To provide jobs for more politicians
D. To ensure that just laws are passed