Systems of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 91:

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following is a form of delegated legislation?

A. Case law
B. Convention
C. Edict
D. Acts

Question 92:

• JAMB 2017

The transfer of certain powers and functions by means of constitutional or legislation process to the lowest levels of government is known as ___ ?

A. Delegation
B. Devolution
C. Deconcentration
D. Decentralisation

Question 93:

• JAMB 2018

In the cabinet system of government, individual responsibility of ministers means that ____________

A. Only ministers can be held responsible for errors
B. A minister must hold his subordinates responsible for his failures
C. The prime ministers can remove an erring minister
D. No individual can be held responsible for government decisions

Question 94:

• JAMB 2018

A typical form of delegated legislation is

A. Acts of parliaments
B. Decree
C. Bye-law
D. Gazette

Question 95:

• JAMB 2018

A bye-law is made by

A. Parliament
B. Congress
C. An electoral college
D. The local government