Checks and Balances - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

In a democratic system _______

A. Majority Vote
B. Legal sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
C. Electoral college is always necessary
D. Minority vote but majority rule

Question 2:

• JAMB 1984

The principle of checks and balances is necessary because it

A. Prevents governments from becoming dictatorial
B. Prevents the Executive from functioning
C. Makes the Executive stronger than the other organs
D. Makes the three organs hate each other
E. Leaves each organ of government independent of the Judiciary

Question 3:

• JAMB 1991

The notion of checks and balances guarantees that

A. The executive is able to control the legislature
B. The judiciary can stop allexecutive actions
C. Each branch of government acts as a watchdog over other branches
D. The legislature is subordinate to the judiciary

Question 4:

• JAMB 1994

The essence of checks and balances is to

A. Enhance the functioning of government and prevent arbitary use of power
B. Ensure that people have their own rights
C. Make sure that power is not delegated to other bodies or individuals
D. Prevent political parties from putting pressure on government

Question 5:

• JAMB 1994

Which of the following traditional Nigerian societies practiced the system of checks and balances?

A. Tiv
B. Yoruba
C. Hausa
D. Igbo