JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 171

851.

A distinguishing feature of a federal state is

A.

a written constitution

B.

resource control

C.

separation of powers

D.

cultural diversity

Correct answer is A

A Written Constitution is a distinguishing feature of federal state.

The federal state always go by written and right constitution so as to avoid manipulation. The amendment procedures of this type of constitution is always complicated and rigorous.

852.

The executive is mainly concerned with the

A.

confirmation of appointments

B.

approval of treaties

C.

approval of budgets

D.

implementation of policies

Correct answer is D

The Executive is mainly concerned with the implementation of policies.

The structure of government include:

1. The Legislature - which makes laws

2. The Executive - which is responsible for formulation and implementation of policies and

3. The Judiciary - which interprets the laws

853.

According to Karl Marx,the mode of production that precedes capitalism is

A.

mercantilism

B.

feudalism

C.

socialism

D.

communalism

Correct answer is C

According to Karl Marx,the mode of production that precedes capitalism is socialism.

Socialism is associated with Karl Marx and his basic ideas are used in socialist states. His theory is in most cases referred to as Marxism. Historical Materialism and Dialectical Materialism. Kari Marx maintained that each productive process has it mode of socio-economic relation. The various stages of production undergone by societies had their different modes of production. Such stages which every society must have to pass through include communalism, Feudalism and capitalism. Socialism came up as a protest movement against the evils of capitalism.

854.

The traditions of a people that shape their government and politics represent their

A.

political culture

B.

political ideology

C.

political acculturation

D.

political socialization

Correct answer is A

The traditions of a people that shape their government and politics represent their political culture.

Political culture refers to the attitudes, emotions, values and all those aspects of the peoples culture which relate to politics and government. It deals with the people's participation in politics and their relations to political institutions like the arms of government.

On the other hand, the belief system of each tribe has major impact on the people's political culture, thus bringing about the differences of political culture. For example. ethnic differences have political attitudes in Nigeria for long. It should then be realized that Different Ethnicity is one of the determinants of political culture.

855.

The declaration of election results is the exclusive duty of

A.

political party chairman

B.

electoral commissions

C.

chief justices

D.

election petition tribunals

Correct answer is B

The declaration of election results is the exclusive duty of electoral commissions.

The Commission conducts the elections, count the votes and then published the results of the elections.

Other functions of the Electoral Commission include.

1. Division of the country into constituencies

2. Registration of voters

3. Determination of the type of voting

4. Building or supply of Polling Booths.

5. Provision of Election Materials

6. Display and Revision of Voter's Lists

7. Registration of Political Parties.

8. Appointment and Training of Electoral Officers.

9. Enlightens and Educates the Voters

10. Disbursement of Grants

11. Sees about Auditing of Accounts.