Basic Concepts in Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1997

Authority refers to the

A. Might to secure compliance from others within a given social setting
B. Power to exerice might over others behaviour
C. Mandate to exercise power over others
D. Ability to compel others to act in a particular way

Question 37:

• JAMB 1997

Government is different from other political organizations because

A. It has legitimate power over citizens
B. Its officials have fixed terms of office
C. It can punish those who violate its rules
D. It is made up of elected officials

Question 38:

• JAMB 1998

Which of the following defines the concept of government ?

A. The process of administering justic in a country
B. The process of supervising the activities of the legislature
C. The orderly management and control of the affairs of a country
D. The orderly transfer of power to duly elected policticians

Question 39:

• JAMB 1998

The most distinguishing characteristic of the state is

A. Government
B. Population
C. Territory
D. Sovereighty

Question 40:

• JAMB 1999

The process of learning the norms and values associated with a political system is referred to as political

A. Socialization
B. Indoctrination
C. Culture
D. Participation