ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 491:

• JAMB 1997

When school pupils sing the national anthem and salute the flag, they are

A. Performing their obligations as citizens
B. Exercising their rights citizens
C. Practicing to be leaders to tomorrow
D. Carrying out their responsibilities as citizens

Question 492:

• JAMB 1997

A major duty of citizens is to

A. Vote at elections
B. Associate freely
C. Pay taxes
D. Join political parties

Question 493:

• JAMB 1997

The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because

A. The ruling party may lose the election
B. The winner may not poll an absolute majority
C. It works against all opposition parties
D. It is easy to rig

Question 494:

• JAMB 1997

The process of dividing a country into electoral districts is known as

A. Delimitation
B. Demarcation
C. Delineation
D. Distribution

Question 495:

• JAMB 1997

Political parties are formed essentially to

A. Capture state power
B. Replace bad governments
C. Compete with the military for power
D. Satisfy the needs of members