Government 1998 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 6 :

• JAMB 1998

In a democracy, ultimate authority resides in the

A. Electorate
B. People
C. Head of state
D. Armed forces

Question 7 :

• JAMB 1998

A major characteristic of the socialist system is its provision for

A. Limited privacy
B. Public ownership
C. Unlimited privacy
D. Private ownership

Question 8 :

• JAMB 1998

In the presidential system of government, the chief executive is

A. Elected by the entire electorate
B. Nominated by the legislators
C. Selected by the party with the majority of seats in the legislature
D. Appointed by an independent judicisry

Question 9 :

• JAMB 1998

The resignation of the cabinet after a defeat in parliament, is an expression of the principle of

A. Political accountability
B. Collective responsibility
C. Checks and balances
D. Rule of law

Question 10 :

• JAMB 1998

Ceremonial and executive powers are fused in the

A. Parliamentary system of government
B. Presidential system of government
C. Federal system of government
D. Unitary system of government