ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 406:

• JAMB 1992

The principle of collective responsibility does not operate under the presidential system of government because

A. Cabinet members are responsible people
B. The legislative and the executive work together
C. The executive is elected for a fixed term
D. The judiciary will overrule the impeachment of the cabinet

Question 407:

• JAMB 1992

The fundamental rights of citizens include

A. Social security and free speech
B. Religious freedom and collective aggression
C. Immunity from libel and right to employment
D. Right to life and liberty

Question 408:

• JAMB 1992

Electoral colleges have been criticized because they

A. Are very expensive
B. Create more seats in the legislature
C. Make the legislature too responsive
D. Sometimes negate the wishes of the electorate

Question 409:

• JAMB 1992

Universal adult suffrage is usually restricted in most political systems to

A. Those with landed property
B. Literates
C. Citizens
D. Those not more than 70 years old

Question 410:

• JAMB 1992

An election in which citizens are called upon to vote for or against a specified issue is called a

A. Mandate
B. Referendium
C. By election
D. Run off election