Jamb Government 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1997

Authority refers to the

A. Might to secure compliance from others within a given social setting
B. Power to exerice might over others behaviour
C. Mandate to exercise power over others
D. Ability to compel others to act in a particular way

Question 2:

• JAMB 1997

Government is different from other political organizations because

A. It has legitimate power over citizens
B. Its officials have fixed terms of office
C. It can punish those who violate its rules
D. It is made up of elected officials

Question 3:

• JAMB 1997

Judicial independence in a modern democracy can be ensured by

A. The confirmation of the appointment of judges by the legislature
B. The provision that judges can only be removed from office by the president - in - councl
C. Making judges independent of the ministry of justice
D. Safeguarding the security of tenure of judges

Question 4:

• JAMB 1997

The official report of proceeding in parliament is known as the

A. Hansard
B. Diary of events
C. Gazette
D. Summary of proceedings

Question 5:

• JAMB 1997

An important feature of the federal system of government is the existence of a

A. Strong national legislature
B. President with veto power
C. Court system with impartial judges
D. Multiple tiers of government