Party Systems - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1983

A party system made up of more than two parties may not qualify for the title of multi-party system when

A. The country in question has a unitary from of government
B. The country in question has a federal form of government
C. The parties are not competitive
D. Different parties are supported by distinct political interests
E. The parties have identical structure

Question 7:

• JAMB 1985

A one party system of government

A. Is found only in Africa
B. Allows no official opposition
C. Does not provide for a legislature
D. Is practised only where the citizens share identical views about policy
E. Does not accept the doctrine of separation of powers

Question 8:

• JAMB 1986

One argument against a multi-party system is the

A. Inability to develop the nation
B. Encouraagement of diverse opinions and opposition
C. Ability to attract foreign investment
D. Banning of pressure groups

Question 9:

• JAMB 1998

A party system can be defined by the

A. Structures of political parties
B. Manner the gvernment and the parties operate
C. Relationship between the parties and the voters
D. Number of political parties in a country

Question 10:

• JAMB 1999

A dominant two -party system is operated in

A. The United kingdom and United States
B. India and Pakistan
C. France and Germany
D. South African and Senegal