ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 311:

• JAMB 1988

The principle of collective responsibility means that ministers

A. Are collectively responsible to the head of state
B. Are collectively responsible for cabinet ecisions
C. Are heads of their respective departments
D. Must always show a sense of responsibility to their fellow ministers

Question 312:

• JAMB 1988

A major difference between power and authority is that authority is

A. Popularly acquired
B. More costly to exercise
C. Less dependent on force
D. Exercise more frequently

Question 313:

• JAMB 1988

In simple plurality electoral system, the winner receives

A. More than half of the votes cast
B. Overwhelming majority of all votes cast
C. More votes than those for all other candidates combined
D. The highest vote cast in favour of any candidate

Question 314:

• JAMB 1988

a major weakness of unicameral legislature is that it

A. Delays legislation
B. Is unsuitable for a unitary state
C. Breeds struggle for power
D. Does not provide a check against hasty legislation

Question 315:

• JAMB 1988

An essential feature of democracy is

A. Rigid constitution
B. People's consent
C. Supremacy of parliament
D. Bicameral legislature