Presidential - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1978

In the Presidential system of government the president is elected to office by

A. The cabinet
B. The parliament or legislature
C. The military
D. The people through direct elections
E. The political party

Question 2:

• JAMB 1979

A Congressional bill can become a law without presidential assent when

A. The president is careless enough to forget to sign the bill into law within a certain number of days
B. A bill was, in the first instance passed by both Houses of Congress with a two thirds majority
C. Each of the two Houses voting with a two-thirds majority passes a bill which has been vetoed by the president
D. The country is at war
E. In none of the conditions stated above

Question 3:

• JAMB 1980

A democratic system of government is

A. An efficient government
B. A mass government on behalf of the people
C. A government that grants absolute freedom to all citizens
D. A patriotic government
E. A government of the people by the people and for the people

Question 4:

• JAMB 1981

Under the Presidential system of government in Nigeria

A. There is no formal opposition in the national legislature
B. The Majority that of the President
C. State governments do not have any powers except those allowed by the Central Government
D. The President has absolute power
E. The personal staff of the President are civil servants

Question 5:

• JAMB 1981

Which the adoption of the presidential system of government, Nigeria ceased to

A. Have a representative government
B. Be a, member of the Commonwealth
C. Have different persons as Head of State and Government
D. Operate a bicameral legislature
E. Operate the principle of separation of powers