Jamb Government 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1997

A major duty of citizens is to

A. Vote at elections
B. Associate freely
C. Pay taxes
D. Join political parties

Question 17:

• JAMB 1997

The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because

A. The ruling party may lose the election
B. The winner may not poll an absolute majority
C. It works against all opposition parties
D. It is easy to rig

Question 18:

• JAMB 1997

The process of dividing a country into electoral districts is known as

A. Delimitation
B. Demarcation
C. Delineation
D. Distribution

Question 19:

• JAMB 1997

Political parties are formed essentially to

A. Capture state power
B. Replace bad governments
C. Compete with the military for power
D. Satisfy the needs of members

Question 20:

• JAMB 1997

A systematic effort to manipulate the beliefs, attitudes and actions of the public through the mass media and other means is called

A. Political education
B. Public opinion
C. Propaganda
D. Brainstorming