Arms of Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

The concept of the independence of the judiciary means that________

A. The judiciary must not attempt to meddle into legislative and executive affairs
B. The powers of the courts can not be subjected of executive re-assessment
C. The sanctity of the office of the Judges and Justices must be preserved without prejudice
D. All means of legislative or executive influence on judicial decision making must be disabled

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

Argumentation, negotiation and deliberation on the subject matter of a bill begins at the_______

A. Third stage
B. First reading
C. Committee stage
D. Second reading

Question 3:

• JAMB 2019

A vote of no confidence means______

A. The same as impeachment in a presidential system
B. The ability of the head of state to dissolve the parliament when collective responsibility fails to hold
C. The act of showing disapproval to the prime minister having breached the collective responsibility doctrine
D. The disapproval with dismissal in effect, the ministers and its head

Question 4:

• JAMB 2019

A cabinet re-shuffle takes place......

A. Only when a motion of no confidence is passed
B. When dissolution is held
C. When prorogation and collective responsibility have their way
D. When the shadow cabinet fails in its effectiveness

Question 5:

• JAMB 2019

The concept of delegated legislation is often criticised for all but one of the following reasons?

A. It may lead to abuse of the powers
B. For reasons of sheer ignorance on legislative substance and procedure
C. For reasons of expertise rule making on specific subject matters
D. It is a clear violation of the separation of powers concept