JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 115

571.

The judiciary controls the executive in federal state through

A.

Delegated legislation

B.

Judicial overview

C.

Judicial review

D.

Motions

Correct answer is C

Judicial review; power of the courts of a country to examine the actions of the legislative, executive, and administrative arms of the government and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the constitution. 

572.

Rules adjudication is a primary function of the

A.

Judiciary

B.

Executive

C.

Government

D.

Legislature

Correct answer is A

Adjudication is the legal process by which an arbiter or judge reviews evidence and argumentation, including legal reasoning set forth by opposing parties or litigants, to come to a decision which determines rights and obligations between the parties involved. Its the function of the judiciary

573.

As an executive, the commissioner is charged with the responsibility of

A.

Implementing laws

B.

Writing laws

C.

Giving loans

D.

Making laws

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

574.

Rule by the old people is known as

A.

Monarchy

B.

Gerontocracy

C.

Feudalism

D.

Theocracy

Correct answer is B

Gerontocracy; a state, society, or group governed by old people. Government based on rule by old people.

575.

According to Aristotle, a form of government in which the few rule for the benefit of all is

A.

Diarchy

B.

Aristocracy

C.

Autocracy

D.

polyarchy

Correct answer is B

Aristocracy is a kind of government that puts power in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class.