Structures of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1999

In a federal constitution, legislative powers that are shared by two levels of government are referred to as

A. Exclusive
B. Extra ordinary
C. Residual
D. Concurrent

Question 37:

• JAMB 2000

One main weakness of a unitary system of government is that

A. It facilitates the domination of minority groups
B. The constitution can be amended easily
C. It is run as a single entity
D. Carpet - crossing and opposition are made difficult

Question 38:

• JAMB 2000

Coalition government arises when

A. One of the parties has a majority in parliament
B. No party has a majority in parliament
C. Two or more parties co - operate to pass a bill in parliament
D. The ruling party is defeated in parliament

Question 39:

• JAMB 2001

The central decision-making organ of a confederation is made up of

A. Technocrats appointed by the units
B. Politicians elected from the confederal constituencies
C. Politicians nominated by the government of member states
D. Representatives of pressure groups.

Question 40:

• JAMB 2002

The final interpretation pf the provisions of a federal constitution is vested in the

A. Head of state
B. Council of state
C. Highest legislative body
D. Highest court of the land .