Democracy - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1989

In a modern democracy the ultimate source of sovereignty is the

A. Legislature
B. People
C. Supreme court
D. Armed forces

Question 17:

• JAMB 1990

An indispensable aspect of the constitution of a democratic state is

A. Press censorship
B. Presidentialism
C. Fundamental human rights
D. Socialist ideology

Question 18:

• JAMB 1990

A good democratic constitution should aspire to evolve the following EXCEPT

A. A judiciary dependent on the executive
B. A free and fair electoral system
C. Genuine and truly national political parties
D. The establishment of the principle of accountability for public officers

Question 19:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of democracy?

A. Popular sovereignty
B. Regular elections
C. Majority rule
D. Limited franchise

Question 20:

• JAMB 1990

Freedom of speech in a democratic state is limited by

A. Law of sedition
B. Law of trespass
C. Press censorship
D. Martial law