JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 105

521.

The body that is responsible for the appointment, discipline, promotion and dismissal of civil servants

A.

Civil service commission

B.

Ministry of labour and productivity

C.

ministry of establishment

D.

bureau for police service reforms

Correct answer is A

A civil service commission is a government agency that is constituted by legislature to regulate the employment and working conditions of civil servants, oversee hiring and promotions, and promote the values of the public service.

522.

Which of the following is not a dimension of public opinion?

A.

intensity

B.

substance

C.

polling

D.

orientation

Correct answer is B

The four dimensions of public opinion are Direction, stability, intensity, and salience. 
Direction; (which solution do you take?)
Stability; (durability of your stance)
Distribution; (degree of consensus/polarization
Intensity; (strength of people's attitudes)

523.

The main objective of pressure groups is to

A.

protect the interest of the country against foreigners

B.

serve as opposition to the government

C.

promote the interest of political parties

D.

influence legislation for the benefit of their members

Correct answer is D

The aim of all pressure groups is to influence the people who actually have the power to make decisions. Pressure groups do not look for the power of political office for themselves, but do seek to influence the decisions made by those who do hold this political power.

524.

The ultimate aim of political parties is to

A.

increase the political awareness of the electorate

B.

formulate and implement policies

C.

implement people-oriented programmes

D.

acquire and exercise power

Correct answer is D

The aim of political parties are;
1. To contest elections.
2. To form and run government. (the ultimate aim)
3. To shape public opinions.
4. To criticise the policies and regulations of opposition

525.

The officer responsible, for announcing the result of an election is known as

A.

returning officer

B.

electoral officer

C.

ballot officer

D.

presiding officer

Correct answer is A

Returning officer is the official in each constituency or electorate who conducts an election and announces the result.