Basic Concepts in Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2004

Laws made by state governments are known as

A. Bye laws
B. Decrees
C. Edicts
D. Acts

Question 47:

• JAMB 2005

The study of government essentially facilitates the understanding of the

A. Functioning of the entire social formation
B. Organization of the executive arm of government
C. Governance of human societies
D. Observance of fundamental human rights

Question 48:

• JAMB 2005

The ultimate authority in a state is

A. Sovereignty
B. Power
C. Influence
D. Legitimacy

Question 49:

• JAMB 2005

The most important aspect of political participation in a democracy is

A. Voting in elections
B. Attending political rallies
C. The observance of electoral processes
D. Registration with a political party

Question 50:

• JAMB 2006

One of the most essential characteristics of the state is

A. Legitimacy
B. The civil service
C. The rule of law
D. Sovereignty