ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 246:

• JAMB 1986

The two primary elements in politics are

A. War and peace
B. Order and conflict
C. Patriotism and economic sabotage
D. Nationalism and freedom

Question 247:

• JAMB 1986

A nation - state is synonymous with a

A. Sovereign state
B. Dependent territory
C. Nation
D. Political community

Question 248:

• JAMB 1986

Presidentialism is a system of government in which

A. There is elected Head of State who exercises actual executive powers
B. The Head of State is not the chief executive
C. The executive functions are the responsibility of the entire members of a cabinet
D. All members of cabinet must also be mebers of the legislature

Question 249:

• JAMB 1986

The main function of the upper chamber in a parliamentary system of government is to

A. Initiate new legislation
B. Execute laws
C. Act as a check on the lower chamber
D. Direct the activities of the lower chamber

Question 250:

• JAMB 1986

In a cabinet system, the executive is appointed from the

A. Legislature
B. Oppointed from
C. Upper house
D. Weaker party in the coalition