Jamb Government 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1997

The principle of checks and balances is found mainly in

A. Parliamentary system
B. Presidential system
C. Monarchies
D. Oligarchies

Question 12:

• JAMB 1997

During the second republic in Nigeria, the branch of the legislature responsible for ratifying presidential nominees for appointments was the

A. Senate
B. Council of states
C. House of Representatives
D. Public service commission

Question 13:

• JAMB 1997

A tax law originates from

A. A private member's bill
B. An education tax bill
C. A judicial bill
D. A public bill

Question 14:

• JAMB 1997

The order used by the court against unnecessary detention is

A. Interlocutory injunction
B. Habeas corpus
C. That of extradition
D. Mandamus

Question 15:

• JAMB 1997

When school pupils sing the national anthem and salute the flag, they are

A. Performing their obligations as citizens
B. Exercising their rights citizens
C. Practicing to be leaders to tomorrow
D. Carrying out their responsibilities as citizens