Principles of Democratic Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 1998

the principle by which both the governors and the governed are bound by the laws is called

A. Constitutionalism
B. Constitutional supremacy
C. Rule by decree
D. Rule of law

Question 42:

• JAMB 1999

The separation of judicial, legislative and executive functions is designed to

A. Promote freedom
B. Prevent tyranny
C. Promote peace
D. Prevent anarchy

Question 43:

• JAMB 1999

The notion of equality before the law is the same as the principle of

A. Supremacy of the constitution
B. Rule of law
C. Independence of the judiciary
D. Social equality

Question 44:

• JAMB 2000

Separation of powers is a principle which enables each arm of government to

A. Probe one another
B. Overlap the functions of the other
C. Carry out its constitutional functions
D. Moderate the scope of the constitution

Question 45:

• JAMB 2000

Nigeria observed the principle of collective responsibility between

A. 1993 and 1999
B. 1985 and 1993
C. 1979 and 1983
D. 1960 and 1966