Oligarchy - 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

A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their own selfish interests is classified as

A. A democracy
B. A dictatorship
C. An aristocracy
D. A monarchy
E. An oligarchy

Question 3:

• JAMB 1991

The terms, oligarchy and democracy, identify governments according to

A. The number of people who participate in it
B. The philosophy of the state
C. Formal distribution of power among governmental levels
D. Institutional structure and relationships

Question 4:

• JAMB 1999

A government controlled by a few people for their own interests is said to be

A. An autocracy
B. A tyranny
C. An oligarchy
D. A meritocracy

Question 5:

• JAMB 2002

Oligarchy is a form of government which

A. Enhances the interest of the ruling few
B. Enhances the electoral chances of the majority
C. Disregards the views of the minority
D. Protects the interest of the common people