ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 286:

• JAMB 1987

In a federal system of government

A. The central government shares powers equally with the state governments
B. All the state s of the federation are equal in size and population
C. State courts control federal courts
D. The central government has exclusive power over defence and foreign affairs

Question 287:

• JAMB 1987

Bicameral legislature exists

A. Where cameramen are allowed to cover the proceedings of the legislature
B. To prevent the concentration of power in one legislative house
C. To provide jobs for more politicians
D. To ensure that just laws are passed

Question 288:

• JAMB 1987

Socialism is associated with

A. Kari Marx
B. Nicolo Machiavelli
C. Aristotle
D. Plato

Question 289:

• JAMB 1987

The body that selects the head of government following a general election is the

A. Senate
B. Electoral college
C. Electoral committee
D. Supreme court

Question 290:

• 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