JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 188

936.

The study of government essentially facilitates the understanding of the

A.

functioning of the entire social formation

B.

organization of the executive arm of government

C.

governance of human societies

D.

observance of fundamental human rights

Correct answer is D

The study of government will shield  us from ignorance towards the body governing our country. It is really important for anyone to know, how his/her country is being managed. Of course, when we know a lot about the systems governing our country, then, we will also know our responsibilities as a citizen of that country, enlightens citizens on their basic fundamental human rights and avoid the abuse of such rights.

937.

How does the president relieve a minister of his appointment in a presidential system of government

A.

In consultation with the legislature

B.

After serving a full tenure

C.

In consultation with the judiciary

D.

By unilateral action

Correct answer is D

In a presidential system of government, the President relieves a Minister of his appointment by unilateral action.

Going through the powers and functions of the President, it should be observed that the President has the right to dismiss any member of his cabinet and can also reshuffle the cabinet.

938.

The final stage in the process of enacting legislation is

A.

final reading

B.

assent

C.

notification

D.

guillotine

Correct answer is B

The final stage in the process of enacting legislation is assent of the bill.

Third reading: In this final stage, a thorough look would be taken at the bill in order to correct certain errors connected with the drafting or amendment. A final vote is also taken on the bill at this stage. The bill now taken to the President for his assent after the bill had passed all the five stages is signed by the President.

939.

On the basis of its structure,a political party can be classified as indirect if

A.

its membership is acquired through other groups

B.

it contests elections by proxy

C.

it campaigns for votes through agents

D.

it controls government indirectly

Correct answer is A

On the basis of its structure,a political party can be classified as indirect if its membership is acquired through other groups

940.

The method used to determine the possible outcome of an electoral contest is

A.

press review

B.

plebiscite

C.

opinion poll

D.

referendum

Correct answer is C

The method used to determine the possible outcome of an electoral contest is opinion poll.

Opinion poll is the questioning of a number of people chosen by chance to find out general opinion about something or someone. In civilized societies, newspaper columns contain public opinions on government activities.