Forms of Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 2004

In a democracy,sovereign authority is exercised by the

A. Legislature
B. People
C. Executive
D. Electorate

Question 42:

• JAMB 2005

A major flaw in a liberal democracy is

A. The limitation of the freedom of expression
B. Its emphasis on political rights over economic rights
C. That it promotes political instability
D. Its emphasis on collective ownership

Question 43:

• JAMB 2005

A non-monarchical state can best be described as a

A. Republic
B. Confederation
C. Nation
D. Federation

Question 44:

• JAMB 2006

The form of government in which the powers of the hereditary ruler are limited is

A. Aristocracy
B. Constitutional monarchy
C. Absolute monarchy
D. Totalitarianism

Question 45:

• JAMB 2006

The type of government in which an individual wields absolute power is called

A. Autocracy
B. Theocracy
C. Oligarchy
D. Plutocracy