Principles of Democratic Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1990

The rule of law implies that

A. Judges interpret the law
B. Lawyers interpret the law
C. Everyone is subject to the law
D. The legislature makes the law

Question 27:

• JAMB 1991

The notion of checks and balances guarantees that

A. The executive is able to control the legislature
B. The judiciary can stop allexecutive actions
C. Each branch of government acts as a watchdog over other branches
D. The legislature is subordinate to the judiciary

Question 28:

• JAMB 1991

The principle of collective responsibility implies that

A. The prime minister can dissolve the entire parliament
B. The head of state can dismiss the prime minister
C. Each offending minister can be reassigned
D. The cabinet stands or falls together

Question 29:

• JAMB 1991

The application of the rule of law may be constrained by

A. Securing the tenure of office of juges
B. Insulating judges from partisan politics
C. Employing men of proven integrity as judges
D. Invoking emergency powers

Question 30:

• JAMB 1992

The principle of collective responsibility does not operate under the presidential system of government because

A. Cabinet members are responsible people
B. The legislative and the executive work together
C. The executive is elected for a fixed term
D. The judiciary will overrule the impeachment of the cabinet