ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 601:

• JAMB 2002

A law passed by the legislature and assented by the executive is

A. An act
B. A presidential proclamation
C. A decree
D. A legislative order

Question 602:

• JAMB 2002

One of the features of a sovereign state is that it

A. Has the capacity to defend itself from external aggression
B. Has a large number of soldiers
C. Practises the presidential system of government
D. Is not indebted to other countries

Question 603:

• JAMB 2002

A major way of maintaining confidence in the electoral process is by ensuring that

A. Electoral officers are regularly trained
B. Elections are conducted in a free and fair atmosphere
C. Unlimited franchise is made available
D. Elections are conducted as and when due

Question 604:

• JAMB 2002

The principle of checks and balances reinforces separation of powers in order to

A. Protect the powers of the executive
B. Make the legislature more powerful
C. Prevent an unconstituional change of government
D. Prevent the emergence of dictatorship

Question 605:

• JAMB 2002

One major factor that differentiates the presidential from the parliamentary system is

A. Separation of powers
B. Judicial independence
C. Passage of bills
D. Party system