JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 232

One argument against a mult-party system is the high cost of conducting election. It is very expensive in both men and materials.

It should be noted that encouragement of opposition and instability is also correct. The unhealthy rivalry, frequent political re-alignment and coalition make government of a country to be weak and unstable.

The manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called gerrymandering.

According to Ofoegbu (1999) Gerry-mandering constituencies is the process of deliminating constituencies to favour a particular political party or candidate in the election.

The fundamental rights of citizens include rights to life,speech and association.

J. U. Anyaele (1991) enumerated some rights such as:

1. Right to life which no body shall intentionally deprive a citizen.

2. Right to peaceful assembly and association.

3. Right to freedom of expression and press.

other rights include;

1. The right to dignity of person
2. The right to fair hearing
3. The right to freedom of movement
4. The right from freedom of discrimination
5. The right to personal liberty
6. The right to vote and be voted for during an election
7. The right to private family life
8. Right to ownership of properties

One of the advantages of a bicameral over a unicameral legislature is that it prevents the passage of ill-considered bills.

According to J.C. Anyaele (1991) the second Chamber checks and prevents hasty and ill-considered passage of bills as done in unicameral

A bill is a formal proposal for new legislation or an amendment to existing legislation. It is introduced and presented for consideration by a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress, with the goal of becoming law if approved through the legislative process.