JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 148

736.

The agency responsible for investigating allegations of maladministration in the civil service is the

A.

Federal Civil Service Commission

B.

Code of Conduct Bureau

C.

Public Complaints Commission

D.

Federal Character Commission

Correct answer is B

The agency responsible for investigating allegations of maladministration in civil service is Code of Conduct Bureau.

The Bureau has also the power to receive complaints about non-compliance with or breach of provisions of the Code of Conduct or any Law in relation thereto investigate the complaint and where appropriate, refer such matters to the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

737.

Collective ownership of property is associated with

A.

feudalism

B.

communism

C.

mercantilism

D.

capitalism

Correct answer is B

Collective ownership of property is associated with Communism .

It should be noted that Communism is a social system where the means of production, distribution and exchange are completely owned and managed by the State. The economy is operated centrally and individuals have little or no opportunity for private enterprises.

738.

Democracy is a system of government that is

A.

constituted by the will of the majority of the citizens

B.

imposed on the majority of the citizens

C.

designed to favour the elite

D.

put in place to favour the party caucus

Correct answer is A

Democracy is a system of government that is constituted by the will of the majority of the citizens.

It could also be defined as government in accordance with the principles of popular sovereignty, political equality, popular consultation and majority rule. One of the characteristics of democracy is that all government actions must be open to criticisms and must be according to the decisions, wishes and aspirations of majority of the people.

739.

The commitee that scrutinizes budget proposals in the legislature is the

A.

Rules and Business Committee

B.

Public Accounts Committee

C.

Finance Committee

D.

Appropriation Committee

Correct answer is D

The Committee that scrutinizes budget proposals in the legislature is the Appropriation Committee.

740.

In a cabinet system, the legislature comprises of the

A.

prime minister and members of the parliament

B.

prime minister and members of the jury

C.

prime minister and ministers

D.

president and ministers

Correct answer is A

In a cabinet system, the legislature comprises the prime minister and members of the parliament.

One of the characteristics of cabinet system of government is that the Prime Minister and all cabinet ministers are also members of the parliament or legislature.