Political parties - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1997

Political parties are formed essentially to

A. Capture state power
B. Replace bad governments
C. Compete with the military for power
D. Satisfy the needs of members

Question 17:

• JAMB 2005

On the basis of its structure,a political party can be classified as indirect if

A. Its membership is acquired through other groups
B. It contests elections by proxy
C. It campaigns for votes through agents
D. It controls government indirectly

Question 18:

• JAMB 2012

A permanent structure that facilitates continuity and guarantees orderly conduct in governance is

A. Bureaucracy
B. Public corporation
C. Ombudsman
D. Political party

Question 19:

• JAMB 2012

An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions known as

A. Primary election
B. General election
C. Mid-term election
D. Bye-election

Question 20:

• JAMB 2014

The ultimate aim of political parties is to

A. Increase the political awareness of the electorate
B. Formulate and impleinent policies
C. Implement people-oriented programmes
D. Acquire and exercise power