ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 171:

• JAMB 1983

A sovereign state is one

A. Whose constitution can only be changed by a military government
B. Where its citizens can speak without fear or favour
C. In which sovereignty is invested in the military
D. Whose citizens are free to evade responsibility
E. Whose government decisions are made independent of foreign interference

Question 172:

• 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 173:

• JAMB 1983

The primary function of a legislature is

A. Appointing a president
B. Law making
C. Vetong bills
D. Monitoring the judiciary
E. Re-assigning civil servants

Question 174:

• JAMB 1983

According to Marxist theory, those who own and control the means of production in a capitalist society are

A. Explotiters
B. Colonialists
C. Workers
D. Shareholders
E. Bourgeoisie

Question 175:

• JAMB 1983

While political parties aim at forming a government, pressure groups aim at

A. Imposing military rule
B. Causing social unrest
C. Influenencing governmental decisions
D. Controlling a nations's economy
E. Getting all workers to unite