ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 261:

• JAMB 1986

The writ of habeas corpus is applied to secure the

A. Right to personal liberty
B. Independence of the judiciary
C. Freedom of the press
D. Right to own private property

Question 262:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental human right in Nigeria?

A. Right to education
B. Right to personal liberty
C. Freedom of thought
D. Freedom of conscience
E. Non of the above

Question 263:

• 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 264:

• JAMB 1986

A system of voting in which the voters are asked a yes' or 'no' question on a major issue is called

A. First past the post
B. A referendum
C. An absolute majority
D. An indirect election

Question 265:

• JAMB 1986

A political manifesto is a document which outlines

A. A country's development
B. A party's programme
C. The national policy
D. An ethnic interest