ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• JAMB 1978

The primary political parties is to

A. Oppose the government
B. Aggregate interest
C. Mobilise public opinion
D. Provide welfare for their member
E. Provide support for the military

Question 52:

• JAMB 1978

All members of the newly constituted local government councils in Nigeria were

A. Directly elected
B. Indirectly elected
C. Appointed by the State Governors
D. Appointed by the Head of State
E. None of the above

Question 53:

• JAMB 1978

Which of the following is true as a major function of elections?

A. Elections serve the purpose of recruitment of the leaders to office in a modern state
B. The elections give the people a chance to eliminate opponents who are in office
C. They are means of testing the popularity of politicians of politicians
D. Politicians use elections as tools to deceive the populace
E. Elections are a means by which politicians keep themeselves in power

Question 54:

• JAMB 1978

In a federal system such as Nigeria the local governments are directly responsible

A. To the federal or central government
B. To the state government
C. To no other level of government
D. To the federal and state governments
E. To any level of government which can provide money for its programmes

Question 55:

• JAMB 1978

If the rights of the individual are violated or threatened, where can he go for redress?

A. The Executive branch of government
B. The Legislative branch of government
C. The Local government council
D. The Judicial branch of government
E. The Ministry for internal of Home Affairs