Government 1995 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 16 :

• JAMB 1995

An electoral system that apportions legislative seats to a group relative to its actual voting strength is referred to as

A. Franchise
B. Simple plurality
C. Proportional representation
D. Discriminatory majority

Question 17 :

• JAMB 1995

A non - party election occurs when

A. All candidates run as independents
B. There are no party symbols
C. Only party candidates contest
D. Voters have no parties

Question 18 :

• JAMB 1995

The major distinguishing factor between a political party and a pressure group is that while the former

A. Is effectively organized the latter is not
B. Engages in propaganda, the latter does not
C. Seeks power, the latter influences it
D. Does not form a government, the latter does

Question 19 :

• JAMB 1995

Public opinion is the view expressed by a

A. Few members of the society
B. Majority of the members in a society
C. Majority of the members of a society
D. Group of individuals in a society

Question 20 :

• JAMB 1995

On what is charismatic authority based?

A. Inherited wealth and power
B. Tyrannical tendencies
C. Institutional processes
D. Personal ability and influence