JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 200

996.

An interest group that admits members and conducts its affairs according to stated rules is described as

A.

organizational

B.

associational

C.

non-associational

D.

institutional

Correct answer is B

An interest group that admits members and conducts its affairs according to stated rules is described as associational

997.

The principle of separation of powers was made popular by

A.

Thomas Hobbes

B.

John Locke

C.

Niccolo Machiavelli

D.

Baron de Montesquieu

Correct answer is D

The principle of separation of powers was made popular by Baron Montesquieu. He was a french political thinker and Jurist. In his book titled The Spirit of Law, he divided governmental powers into three separate and co-ordinate branches the legislature, Executive and Judiciary.

998.

The first franchise in the history of the democratic process is

A.

property franchise

B.

universal franchise

C.

male franchise

D.

female franchise

Correct answer is B

The first franchise in the history of the democratic process is male franchise. 
This  is a form of voting rights in which all adult males within a political system are allowed to vote, regardless of income, property, religion, race, or any other qualification.

999.

Laws made by state governments are known as

A.

bye laws

B.

decrees

C.

edicts

D.

acts

Correct answer is C

Laws made by state governments are known as edicts. It should be noted that edicts are the laws made by the state military governments.

1000.

The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to

A.

westernize Nigerians

B.

spread religion

C.

protect Nigeria from external attack

D.

satisfy British economic interest

Correct answer is D

The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to satisfy British economic interest. They wanted a market for their raw and finished products. British did not allow her colonies to trade directly with other countries. Before Nigeria's independence, Britain spelt out the conditions of trade. For instance she determined the prices of Nigerian import and export commodities.