Parliamentary - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

In a democratic system _______

A. Majority Vote
B. Legal sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
C. Electoral college is always necessary
D. Minority vote but majority rule

Question 2:

• JAMB 1978

A cabinet system of government is practised in

A. The USSR
B. The USA
C. The People's Republic of China
D. The United Kingdom
E. North Korea

Question 3:

• JAMB 1979

Separation of power is primary a

A. Menas of ensuring parliamentary supremacy
B. Restriction on the powers of the exective
C. Device to limit the powers of the executive to enhance individual freedom
D. Menas of guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary
E. Means of institutionalizing opposition

Question 4:

• JAMB 1979

The cabinet system of government embody the principle of separation of powers because

A. It does not encourage the appointment of a president
B. The exectiveis not separate from the legislature
C. It gives less powers to a prime minister than a president
D. The executive is not directly appointed by the electorate
E. The speaker controls the activities of the house

Question 5:

• JAMB 1980

In a Parliamentary system of government, a Bill is almost certain to be passed after the

A. Second reading
B. Third reading
C. Fourth reading
D. Fifth reading
E. None of the above