JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 107

531.

An example of a country ruled by a constitutional monarch is

A.

Italy

B.

Libya

C.

Uganda

D.

Morocco

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

532.

Unitary-system of government, is more suitable to a country

A.

with a robust and dynamic economy

B.

with a relatively small area and a homogenous population

C.

that is sparsely populated

D.

that possesses a strong and modern army

Correct answer is B

A unitary system of government, or unitary state, is a sovereign state governed as a single entity. The central government is supreme, and the administrative divisions exercise only powers that the central government has delegated to them. It can successfully be practiced in countries with small geographical location

533.

The court that has unlimited power to interprete the constitution is the

A.

High Court

B.

Court of Appeal

C.

Supreme Court

D.

Magistrate court

Correct answer is C

The supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions. Supreme courts typically function primarily as appellate courts, hearing appeals from decisions of lower trial courts, or from intermediate-level appellate courts. They interpret the constitution. 

534.

One main advantage of bicameral legislature is that it

A.

is less cumbersome to pass bills

B.

is not easy to manipulate bills

C.

makes for quick deliberation during emergencies

D.

makes passage of bills easy

Correct answer is B

The primary benefit of the bicameral legislature is the limits put in place to prevent abusive power. No one group is allowed to freely run through the government to produce policies which only benefit a few. It even stops the minority from being excluded by the majority under this representation format. Not easily altered

535.

One basic feature of a monarchical form of government is that

A.

succession is through heredity

B.

the ruler has a fixed tenure

C.

separation of powers is absolute

D.

members of the executive are elected

Correct answer is A

In most cases, monarchies are hereditary,  but there are also elective and self-proclaimed monarchies. In an absolute monarchy, succession is always hereditary.