ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 106:

• JAMB 1980

Within a democracy,, Citizens

A. Can use all and any means to overthrow an offensive government
B. Have the right and duty to be involved in the political process
C. Have the duty to eliminate their political opponents
D. Are advised to be eternally vigilant
E. Have the positve right to physically prevent military coups from taking place

Question 107:

• JAMB 1980

The concept of Parliamentary Government in Britain is

A. Turning into Prime M inisterial and Whitehall government in practice
B. Now a complete myth
C. In fact identical with the Presidential system in the USA
D. Supported by a tiny segment of the population
E. Rejected by the aristocracy of that country

Question 108:

• JAMB 1980

The basic element of the United State Constitution is that

A. It presupposes and relies upon the existence of a highly educated and very articulate electorated
B. Presidents like Richard Nixon cannot get away with gross abuse of power
C. It guarantees the enjoyment of equal rights and protection by every citizen
D. Murderers who are found guilty by law courts are executed on electric chairs
E. It embodies the concept of separation of powers

Question 109:

• JAMB 1980

Which of the following constitutes the political sovereign in a democracy ?

A. The Executive
B. The Judiciary
C. The Press
D. The Legislature
E. The Electorate

Question 110:

• JAMB 1980

The principle of the Separation of powers in the new Constitution of Nigeria is different from that of the USA because

A. Traditional rulers can play dominant role
B. There are two houses of the National Assembly
C. The President is above the law
D. The Vice President is not the President of the Senate
E. The Senate has the power of veto