Democracy - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2008

A system of government that promotes the rights and freedom of the citizens is called

A. Oligarchy
B. Plutocracy
C. Autocracy
D. Democracy

Question 32:

• JAMB 2009

Democracy is a system of government that is

A. Constituted by the will of the majority of the citizens
B. Imposed on the majority of the citizens
C. Designed to favour the elite
D. Put in place to favour the party caucus

Question 33:

• JAMB 2010

A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the

A. Elected representatives rule
B. Majority of the people vote
C. Majority of the people rule
D. Elite rule

Question 34:

• JAMB 2011

Which of the following is a feature of democracy?

A. Interdependence of states
B. State responsibilities to society
C. Power vested in minority parties
D. Popular consultation

Question 35:

• JAMB 2020

In a democracy, sovereignty is in _________

A. The community
B. Public officials
C. Judges
D. The Head of State