Forms of Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1986

Aristocracy is the system of government in which the few rule for

A. Their own benefit
B. The benefit of all
C. The benefit of their friends
D. The benefit of a few

Question 17:

• JAMB 1986

The idea of democracy was first associated with the

A. Romans
B. Persians
C. Greeks
D. Egyptians

Question 18:

• JAMB 1986

Proportional representation is recommended because it

A. Favours small parties
B. Is simple to operate
C. Lead's to liberal democracy
D. Preserves the party system

Question 19:

• JAMB 1987

In liberal democracies, elections help to

A. Determine the acceptability of the government
B. Unite the country against outside groups
C. Create goodwill throughout the nation
D. Identify the richest groups in the country

Question 20:

• JAMB 1988

Government by the few is

A. Dictatorship
B. Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Autocracy