ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 76:

• JAMB 1979

The distinction between a flexible and a rigid constitution is based on

A. Entrenched clauses
B. Distribution of powers
C. Amendment procedure
D. Written and unwritten aspects
E. Whether it is unitary or federal

Question 77:

• JAMB 1979

The primary obligation of citizenship is

A. Loyalty to one's ethnic group
B. Loyalty to the state and participation in the political process
C. Loyalty to one's school and church
D. Loyalty to one's local government council
E. Voting during local government council elections

Question 78:

• JAMB 1979

All Federal systems of government have

A. Flexible constitutions
B. Industrialized economic
C. Written constitutions
D. Four layers of government
E. Heads of states who are also heads of government

Question 79:

• JAMB 1979

The independence of the judiciary can be best safeguarded by

A. The Public Service Commission
B. A charismatic leadership
C. A liberal government
D. A well informed public
E. A system of checks and balances

Question 80:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the following governs a state in between meetings of the legislature?

A. The Legislative Organ
B. The Upper House
C. The Lower House
D. The Executive
E. The Judiciary