Jamb Government 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2001

when a bill passed by the legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle

A. Probity and accountability
B. Separation of powers
C. Collective responsibility
D. Checks and balances.

Question 12:

• JAMB 2001

In the legislative process, a bill is pass

A. Motion accepted for debate
B. Motion rejected after debate
C. Proposal before the legislature
D. Law pass by the legislature.

Question 13:

• JAMB 2001

One of the advantages of a bicameral over a unicameral legislature is that it

A. Is cheap to maintain
B. Promotes social equality
C. Takes less time for the bills to be passed
D. Prevents the passage of ill-considered bills.

Question 14:

• JAMB 2001

The fundamental rights of citizens include rights the following except?

A. Free education, employment and freedom of thought
B. Life, speech and association
C. Life, liberty and property
D. Association,property and social security.

Question 15:

• JAMB 2001

The manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called

A. Devolution
B. Rigging
C. Gerrymandering
D. Delimitation