ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 531:

• JAMB 1999

Which of the following best describes the role of the civil service?

A. Promoting the interest of civil servants
B. Advising government and implementig its policies
C. Keeping records for government
D. Providing information on government and its agencies

Question 532:

• JAMB 1999

One instrument for safeguarding the rights of citizens is

A. Judicial interpretation
B. Presidential pardon
C. Legislative intervention
D. Writ of habeas corpus

Question 533:

• JAMB 1999

Legislative control over delegated legislation can be performed through

A. Withdrawal of delegated powers by the judiciary
B. Nullification of unconstitutional legislation
C. Investigation into the exercise of delegated power
D. Approval of legislation by the Chief justice

Question 534:

• JAMB 1999

The feature which best differentiates pressure groups from political parties is that they do not

A. Have interest in politics
B. Seek to influence public opinion
C. Have permananent organization
D. Nominate ministers

Question 535:

• JAMB 1999

The notion of equality before the law is the same as the principle of

A. Supremacy of the constitution
B. Rule of law
C. Independence of the judiciary
D. Social equality