Principles of Democratic Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1994

Which of the following traditional Nigerian societies practiced the system of checks and balances?

A. Tiv
B. Yoruba
C. Hausa
D. Igbo

Question 37:

• JAMB 1995

The goal of the theory of separation of powers is to

A. Make the executive dependent on the legislature
B. Give more powers to the legislature
C. Protect individual liberty
D. Create efficiency in the judicary

Question 38:

• JAMB 1995

The application of the rule of law can be limited by

A. Giving judges full authority
B. Invoking emergency powers
C. Securing the tenure of office of judges
D. Insulating judges from partisan politics

Question 39:

• JAMB 1997

The principle of checks and balances is found mainly in

A. Parliamentary system
B. Presidential system
C. Monarchies
D. Oligarchies

Question 40:

• JAMB 1997

In Nigeria, functions shared by the central and state governments include

A. External representation, education and provision of water
B. Construction of roads, defence and health
C. Control of ports, health and education
D. Education, provision of water and construction of roads