Year :
1983
Title :
Government
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
11 - 20 of 47 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 11. |
The primary function of a legislature is A. appointing a president B. law making C. vetong bills D. monitoring the judiciary E. re-assigning civil servants |
B |
| 12. |
According to Marxist theory, those who own and control the means of production in a capitalist society are A. Explotiters B. Colonialists C. Workers D. Shareholders E. Bourgeoisie |
E |
| 13. |
While political parties aim at forming a government, pressure groups aim at A. imposing military rule B. causing social unrest C. influenencing governmental decisions D. controlling a nations's economy E. getting all workers to unite |
C |
| 14. |
When the electorate vote for representatives who in turn vote on their behalf we say it is A. an indirect election B. an unfair election C. a rigged election D. a disputed election E. a biased election |
A |
| 15. |
An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a A. by election B. general election C. referendum D. plebiscite E. mini election |
A |
| 16. |
Which of the following countries does NOT operate a federal constitution A. USA B. Canada C. Nigeria D. France E. Switzerland |
D |
| 17. |
The major advantage of the secret ballot is that A. it is faster than other systems B. nobody can be prevented from voying C. it ensures the anonymity of each voter D. losers can ask for another secret vote E. it extends the franchise to all adults |
C |
| 18. |
Which of these statements is CORRECT about proportional Representation? A. it makes the assembly representative of all citizens B. it is simple to operate C. it preserves the party system D. it gives the parties seats in proportion to their popular support E. it legalizes dictatorship |
D |
| 19. |
In a one party State A. there are no free citizens B. communism is banned C. the communist party is the only legal party D. the ruling party the only only legal party E. elections to the legislature are held at the party's conferences |
D |
| 20. |
A party system made up of more than two parties may not qualify for the title of multi-party system when A. the country in question has a unitary from of government B. the country in question has a federal form of government C. the parties are not competitive D. different parties are supported by distinct political interests E. the parties have identical structure |
A |
| 11. |
The primary function of a legislature is A. appointing a president B. law making C. vetong bills D. monitoring the judiciary E. re-assigning civil servants |
B |
| 12. |
According to Marxist theory, those who own and control the means of production in a capitalist society are A. Explotiters B. Colonialists C. Workers D. Shareholders E. Bourgeoisie |
E |
| 13. |
While political parties aim at forming a government, pressure groups aim at A. imposing military rule B. causing social unrest C. influenencing governmental decisions D. controlling a nations's economy E. getting all workers to unite |
C |
| 14. |
When the electorate vote for representatives who in turn vote on their behalf we say it is A. an indirect election B. an unfair election C. a rigged election D. a disputed election E. a biased election |
A |
| 15. |
An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a A. by election B. general election C. referendum D. plebiscite E. mini election |
A |
| 16. |
Which of the following countries does NOT operate a federal constitution A. USA B. Canada C. Nigeria D. France E. Switzerland |
D |
| 17. |
The major advantage of the secret ballot is that A. it is faster than other systems B. nobody can be prevented from voying C. it ensures the anonymity of each voter D. losers can ask for another secret vote E. it extends the franchise to all adults |
C |
| 18. |
Which of these statements is CORRECT about proportional Representation? A. it makes the assembly representative of all citizens B. it is simple to operate C. it preserves the party system D. it gives the parties seats in proportion to their popular support E. it legalizes dictatorship |
D |
| 19. |
In a one party State A. there are no free citizens B. communism is banned C. the communist party is the only legal party D. the ruling party the only only legal party E. elections to the legislature are held at the party's conferences |
D |
| 20. |
A party system made up of more than two parties may not qualify for the title of multi-party system when A. the country in question has a unitary from of government B. the country in question has a federal form of government C. the parties are not competitive D. different parties are supported by distinct political interests E. the parties have identical structure |
A |