ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 471:

• JAMB 1995

The major distinguishing factor between a political party and a pressure group is that while the former

A. Is effectively organized the latter is not
B. Engages in propaganda, the latter does not
C. Seeks power, the latter influences it
D. Does not form a government, the latter does

Question 472:

• JAMB 1995

Public opinion is the view expressed by a

A. Few members of the society
B. Majority of the members in a society
C. Majority of the members of a society
D. Group of individuals in a society

Question 473:

• JAMB 1995

On what is charismatic authority based?

A. Inherited wealth and power
B. Tyrannical tendencies
C. Institutional processes
D. Personal ability and influence

Question 474:

• JAMB 1995

The first executive president of Nigeria was

A. Dr Nnmdi Azikiwe
B. Sir Abubakar Tarawa Balewa
C. General Yakubu Gowon
D. Alhaji Shehu Shagari

Question 475:

• JAMB 1995

Which of the following organs control the Civil Service?

A. Parliament and the courts
B. Trade unions and the courts
C. The police and parliament
D. Tribunals and interest groups