Jamb Government 2012 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 2012

Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system?

A. Checks and balances
B. Fusion of power
C. Individual responsibility
D. The rule of law

Question 22:

• JAMB 2012

An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is

A. Absolute majority
B. Simple majority
C. Proporational representation
D. Indirect election

Question 23:

• JAMB 2012

The bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation is known as

A. Political impasse
B. Dissolution of parliament
C. Vote of no confidence
D. Prorogation of parliament

Question 24:

• JAMB 2012

The right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called

A. Economic right
B. Civil right
C. Political right
D. Social right

Question 25:

• JAMB 2012

A permanent structure that facilitates continuity and guarantees orderly conduct in governance is

A. Bureaucracy
B. Public corporation
C. Ombudsman
D. Political party