Basic Concepts in Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1989

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic of a nation state?

A. Definite boundary
B. Sovereignty
C. Independence
D. Common language

Question 17:

• JAMB 1990

When a state is subject to no other authority it is said to be

A. Powerful
B. Legitimate
C. Authoritative
D. Sovereign

Question 18:

• JAMB 1990

Sovereignty is limited by

A. The criminal code
B. Decrees
C. The legal system
D. International law

Question 19:

• JAMB 1991

Political authority is vested in the

A. State
B. Judiciary
C. Government
D. Armed force

Question 20:

• JAMB 1991

Political authority is vested in the

A. State
B. Judiciary
C. Government
D. Armed force