ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 351:

• JAMB 1990

Constitutional disputes between states in a federation can only be settled by

A. Parliament
B. The supreme court
C. A tribunal
D. The Court of Appeal

Question 352:

• JAMB 1990

The second ballot is based on the principle that a successful candidate must obtain

A. Absolute majority
B. Simple majority
C. Forty percent of the votes
D. Fifty percent of the votes

Question 353:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following is the least democratic selection process?

A. First past the post system
B. Proportional representation
C. Indirect election
D. Co-option

Question 354:

• JAMB 1990

An indispensable aspect of the constitution of a democratic state is

A. Press censorship
B. Presidentialism
C. Fundamental human rights
D. Socialist ideology

Question 355:

• JAMB 1990

A good democratic constitution should aspire to evolve the following EXCEPT

A. A judiciary dependent on the executive
B. A free and fair electoral system
C. Genuine and truly national political parties
D. The establishment of the principle of accountability for public officers