Forms of Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1995

A distinctive feature of a democratic system of government is the

A. Existence of periodic competitive elections
B. Absence of strong pressure groups
C. Existence of a single political party
D. Centralization of all powers in the exeecutive

Question 32:

• JAMB 1998

In a democracy, ultimate authority resides in the

A. Electorate
B. People
C. Head of state
D. Armed forces

Question 33:

• JAMB 1998

In democracy, Franchise is given to all

A. Adult citizens
B. Citizens
C. Loyal party members
D. Resident adults

Question 34:

• JAMB 1999

A government controlled by a few people for their own interests is said to be

A. An autocracy
B. A tyranny
C. An oligarchy
D. A meritocracy

Question 35:

• JAMB 1999

One of the distinctive features of democracy is that it

A. Connotes civil rule
B. Facilitates popular participation
C. Provides for a unicameral legislature
D. Is not associated with one - part system