The Judiciary - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2003

The independence of the Judiciary can be undermined through the

A. Politicization of the appointment of judges
B. Appointment of the minister of justice as the Attorney-General
C. Confirmation of the appointment of judges by the legislature
D. Payment of the salaries of judicial officers by the government

Question 27:

• JAMB 2004

Independence of the judiciary is pertinent because it accords the judiciary the power to

A. Dismiss any judge who has breached the judicial code of conduct
B. Determine a fixed salary for judges
C. Determine a fixed term of office for the judges
D. Enable the judges to try and decide cases without bias

Question 28:

• JAMB 2005

The head of the Nigerian judiciary is the

A. Solicitor-Genral of the Federation
B. President of the Court of Appeal
C. Chief Justice of the Federation
D. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice

Question 29:

• JAMB 2005

In the Judicial administration, the term " bench" refers to the

A. Registrars
B. Judges
C. Lawyers
D. Litigants

Question 30:

• JAMB 2007

In a democracy,a major set back in the judicial process is

A. Political neutrality
B. Lack of proffessionalism
C. Freedom from punishment
D. Inadequate material resources