Sovereignty - 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 1980

Which of the following constitutes the political sovereign in a democracy ?

A. The Executive
B. The Judiciary
C. The Press
D. The Legislature
E. The Electorate

Question 3:

• JAMB 1983

A sovereign state is one

A. Whose constitution can only be changed by a military government
B. Where its citizens can speak without fear or favour
C. In which sovereignty is invested in the military
D. Whose citizens are free to evade responsibility
E. Whose government decisions are made independent of foreign interference

Question 4:

• JAMB 1990

When a state is subject to no other authority it is said to be

A. Powerful
B. Legitimate
C. Authoritative
D. Sovereign

Question 5:

• JAMB 1990

Sovereignty is limited by

A. The criminal code
B. Decrees
C. The legal system
D. International law