ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 506:

• JAMB 1998

In the presidential system of government, the chief executive is

A. Elected by the entire electorate
B. Nominated by the legislators
C. Selected by the party with the majority of seats in the legislature
D. Appointed by an independent judicisry

Question 507:

• JAMB 1998

The resignation of the cabinet after a defeat in parliament, is an expression of the principle of

A. Political accountability
B. Collective responsibility
C. Checks and balances
D. Rule of law

Question 508:

• JAMB 1998

Ceremonial and executive powers are fused in the

A. Parliamentary system of government
B. Presidential system of government
C. Federal system of government
D. Unitary system of government

Question 509:

• JAMB 1998

The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person

A. Leaves the country
B. Is convicted by a court
C. Oppses the government
D. Is pronounced dead

Question 510:

• JAMB 1998

the principle by which both the governors and the governed are bound by the laws is called

A. Constitutionalism
B. Constitutional supremacy
C. Rule by decree
D. Rule of law