The Judiciary - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1980

The highest Court in Nigeria is called the

A. Federal Court of Appeal
B. High Court
C. Upper Area Court
D. Supreme Court
E. Sharia Court of Appeal

Question 7:

• JAMB 1981

The primary function of the judiciary is to

A. Interpret laws
B. Make laws
C. Safeguard independence
D. Regulate behaviour
E. Execute

Question 8:

• JAMB 1981

The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria is

A. Subject to appeal
B. Subject to judicial review
C. Final
D. B and C
E. None of the above

Question 9:

• JAMB 1982

A court order directing a detainee to be brought to court is called

A. Referendum
B. Summons
C. Injunction
D. Habeas corpus
E. Prerogative

Question 10:

• JAMB 1983

The main function of the judiciary is to

A. Serve as the watch-dog of the executive
B. Enact laws
C. Execute the laws of the land
D. Interpret the laws
E. Protect the interest of accused persons