JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 142

706.

The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person

A.

opposes the government violently

B.

is convicted of a serious crime

C.

leaves the country permanently

D.

is pronounced dead

Correct answer is B

The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person is convicted of a serious crime.

One of the examples of such serious crime is treasonable felony.

707.

A typical form of delegated legislation is

A.

an act

B.

a decree

C.

a bill

D.

a bye-law

Correct answer is D

A typical form of delegated legislation is Bye-law.

Bye-laws are made by local governments on a variety of subjects such as markets, education health, parks, etc.

708.

The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the

A.

presidential system

B.

monarchical system

C.

parliamentary system

D.

feudal system

Correct answer is A

The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the presidential system.

There is no fusion between the executive and the legislature in the Presidential system of government. The two organs are separated both in function and membership.

709.

In a cabinet system of government, executive power is exercised by the

A.

head of government

B.

president

C.

monarch

D.

dominant party

Correct answer is A

In a cabinet system of government, executive power is exercised by them head of government.

One of the major characteristics of Cabinet system of government is that the Prime Minister is the head of government while the President, Queen or King is the head of state eg. Britain.

The Prime Minister who is the Chief executive or head of government exercises the real executive powers. Another example is Nigeria during the First Republic.

710.

One of the general tenets of fascists doctrine is that a leader is

A.

supreme relative to the constitution

B.

subordinate to the laws of the state

C.

weak relative to the constitution

D.

surbodinate to the norms of the society

Correct answer is A

One of the general tenets of fascists doctrine is that a leader is supreme relative to the constitution.

Facism condemns both capitalism and socialism. It also refuses to accept peace, democracy and the rule of law.

Facism believes strongly in the superiority of some human beings.