Systems of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• 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 2:

• 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 3:

• 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 4:

• 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 5:

• 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