Arms of Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2019

The term ultra vires means_________

A. The exercise of supervisory functions by the judiciary
B. A situation where a public authority dutifully performs its functions
C. A situation where a public authority acts beyond the scope of its duties
D. The act of exercising administrative competence over a matter

Question 7:

• JAMB 2019

The arm of government responsible for the approval of war is the_____

A. Judiciary
B. Executive
C. Legislature
D. None

Question 8:

• JAMB 1978

The Executive is

A. A committee of the legislature
B. The body that makes laws
C. The body that executes the policies of government
D. The highest organ of government
E. None of the above

Question 9:

• JAMB 1978

The Judiciary is

A. An arm of the Executive
B. The body which makes the law
C. A body of lawyers
D. The body which interprets the law
E. The body which enforces the law

Question 10:

• 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