Functions of Constitution - 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

The constitution of any given country must provide for

A. The ditribution of powers
B. The rights and duties of the individual
C. The rule of law
D. None of the above
E. A, B and C

Question 3:

• JAMB 1979

In general constitutions are designed to provide

A. Legal remedies for all political problems
B. Clea alternative to military take-overs of elected governments
C. General arrangement rules and national objectives within which political activities are conducted
D. Codes of ethic for politicians and punishment for those who break the laws of the land
E. Rigid ideological frameworks for nations that operate the constitutions

Question 4:

• JAMB 1980

Fundamental human rights of citizens are provided for in

A. The United Nations Charter
B. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
C. The OAU Charter
D. Amnesty International Edict
E. The constitutions of states

Question 5:

• JAMB 1981

Constitutions are useful documents because they

A. Suppress individual rights and liberties
B. Provide ammunition to fifferent sides in ideological disputes
C. Reward the patriotic and punish traitors
D. Lay down broad guidelines for national political interaction
E. Highlight the procedures for the creation of new states