Forms of Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1990

Freedom of speech in a democratic state is limited by

A. Law of sedition
B. Law of trespass
C. Press censorship
D. Martial law

Question 27:

• JAMB 1990

In a true democracy, franchise can be limited by

A. Sex
B. Education
C. Age
D. Wealth

Question 28:

• JAMB 1991

The terms, oligarchy and democracy, identify governments according to

A. The number of people who participate in it
B. The philosophy of the state
C. Formal distribution of power among governmental levels
D. Institutional structure and relationships

Question 29:

• JAMB 1992

Which of the following is NOT an an acceptable means of achieving democracy?

A. Referendum
B. Recall
C. Initiative
D. Riots

Question 30:

• JAMB 1994

Which of the following best defines democracy?

A. Government based on virtuous principles and laws
B. Government based on the spirit and letter of the constitution
C. Government based on the free consent of the governed
D. Government which recognizes and respects human rights as enshrined in the constitution