Democracy - 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 1978

To raise funds, local governments can levy

A. Import duties
B. Income taxes
C. Excise duties
D. Rates
E. Profits tax

Question 3:

• JAMB 1980

Within a democracy,, Citizens

A. Can use all and any means to overthrow an offensive government
B. Have the right and duty to be involved in the political process
C. Have the duty to eliminate their political opponents
D. Are advised to be eternally vigilant
E. Have the positve right to physically prevent military coups from taking place

Question 4:

• JAMB 1982

In a democracy, political power is exercised by

A. The majority
B. The literate public
C. The few wealthy
D. One person
E. The monarchy

Question 5:

• JAMB 1982

The idea of democracy as a system of government was inherited from

A. The USA
B. Italy
C. England
D. Greece
E. China