Democracy - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1982

A body of people and institutions that make and enforce laws for a particular society is called

A. Government
B. Dictatorship
C. Anarchy
D. Totalitariansim
E. Democracy

Question 7:

• JAMB 1983

Representative Democracy is best characterized by

A. Free elections and proper register of voters
B. Proper constitutencies and a real choice of candidates
C. A politically educated electorate
D. Representation only for the poor
E. Rule by the interest groups

Question 8:

• JAMB 1983

Which of these statements is CORRECT about proportional Representation?

A. It makes the assembly representative of all citizens
B. It is simple to operate
C. It preserves the party system
D. It gives the parties seats in proportion to their popular support
E. It legalizes dictatorship

Question 9:

• JAMB 1983

A proclamation by the Federal Republic of Nigeria

A. Promotes unity in diversity
B. Allows for thye dominance of the minority ethnic groups
C. Concentrates governmental power at one level of government
D. Advances the interest of the rich
E. Ensures the dominance of one political party

Question 10:

• JAMB 1984

In a democracy, franchise is given to all

A. Resident adults
B. Citizens
C. Citizens except members of the armed forces
D. Loyal party members
E. Qualified adult citizens