ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 271:

• JAMB 1987

In a monarchical form of government sovereignty resides with

A. The council of ministers
B. Royalty
C. Peasantry
D. The entire citizenry

Question 272:

• JAMB 1987

A Constitution is rigid if it

A. Cannot be amended
B. Is found only in one written document
C. Requires special procedures for amendment
D. Is changed only by judicial interpretation

Question 273:

• JAMB 1987

In a unitary state, power is concentrated in the

A. Local governments
B. Constituent units of the state
C. Major ethnic groups
D. National government

Question 274:

• JAMB 1987

Fundamental rights are best guaranteed by

A. Independent judiciary
B. Good leadership
C. Effective legislature
D. Efficient civil service

Question 275:

• JAMB 1987

The main objective of pressure groups is to

A. Win political power
B. Conduct free and fair elections
C. Mobilize support on behalf of the government
D. Protect the interests of its members