ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 571:

• JAMB 2001

A constitution that requires a plebiscite or a referendum to be amended is

A. Rigid
B. Unwritten
C. Flexible
D. Written

Question 572:

• JAMB 2001

An important function of a constitution is that it

A. Provide a framework for the study of government
B. Facilities cross-fertilization of ideas of governance
C. Serves as the fountian head of authority for the execise of power
D. Promotes citizen participation in government and administration.

Question 573:

• JAMB 2001

when a bill passed by the legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle

A. Probity and accountability
B. Separation of powers
C. Collective responsibility
D. Checks and balances.

Question 574:

• JAMB 2001

In the legislative process, a bill is pass

A. Motion accepted for debate
B. Motion rejected after debate
C. Proposal before the legislature
D. Law pass by the legislature.

Question 575:

• JAMB 2001

One of the advantages of a bicameral over a unicameral legislature is that it

A. Is cheap to maintain
B. Promotes social equality
C. Takes less time for the bills to be passed
D. Prevents the passage of ill-considered bills.