Forms of Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1982

In a democracy, political power is exercised by

A. The majority
B. The literate public
C. The few wealthy
D. One person
E. The monarchy

Question 7:

• JAMB 1982

The idea of democracy as a system of government was inherited from

A. The USA
B. Italy
C. England
D. Greece
E. China

Question 8:

• 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 9:

• 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 10:

• 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