JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 147

731.

A form of government in which the nobles rule for the benefit of all is

A.

monarchy

B.

gerontocracy

C.

aristocracy

D.

plutocracy

Correct answer is C

Aristocracy is a form of government in which the nobles rule for the benefit of all.

This form of government was advocated by some Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato who argued that true democracy will depend on the type of citizens a country with wise and just citizens likely to produce good citizens. For this reason, they believed that a country should be governed by the best citizens.

732.

Which of the following is a duty of an electoral commission?

A.

Registration of political parties

B.

Creation of political parties

C.

Establishment of electoral tribunals

D.

inauguration of the parliament

Correct answer is A

Registration of political parties is a duty of an electoral commission.

Other functions of Electoral Commission are as follows:

a. Division of the country into Constituencies.

b. Registration of voters

c. Determines the type of voting

d. Building of polling booths

e. Provision of Election materials

f. Display and Revision of Voter's Lists

g. Appointment and training of electoral officers

h. Registration of candidates of election

i. Conduct of elections

j. Counting of votes

k. Publishing of election results

l. Enlightens and educates the voters

m. Provision of protection to voters and officials.

n. Disbursement of grants

o. Sees about auditing of accounts.

733.

One advantage of the unitary system over the federal system is the

A.

bureaucratic nature

B.

cost effectiveness

C.

small membership

D.

ratification of appointments

Correct answer is B

One advantage of the unitary system over Federal System is cost effectiveness. It reduces the cost of running the country. This is because few hands are involved in government.

734.

The principle that advocates strict adherence to the fundamental laws of a country is

A.

constitutionalism

B.

individual responsibility

C.

absolutism

D.

collective responsibility

Correct answer is A

Constitutionalism is the principle that advocates strict adherence to fundamental laws of a country.

This is so when it is well noted that constitutionalism is defined as the principle which maintains that those who govern the society should do so in accordance with the laws of the land. It also means that those who rule the society should follow the stipulations of the constitution strictly.

735.

A political entity that possesses independence is a

A.

community

B.

nation

C.

society

D.

state

Correct answer is D

A political entity that possesses independence is a state.

The state must posses supreme authority within its territory. It must be independent of any foreign control.