JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 37

181.

The application of the rule of law may be constrained by ________

A.

securing the tenure of office of judges

B.

insulating judges from partisan politics

C.

employing men of proven integrity as judges

D.

invoking emergency powers

Correct answer is D

The rule of law can be constrained by invoking emergency powers. For instance, if there is a war, a state of emergency could be declared. Bad leaders may be enthroned and citizens may be denied of some of their rights.

182.

Warrant Chiefs were appointed to __________

A.

Prevent tribal wars

B.

supervise native courts

C.

decide divorce cases

D.

take charge of local administration

Correct answer is D

Colonial authorities selected some people whom they made chiefs and were given certificate of recognition. They were referred to as warrant chief who took charge of  local administration

183.

Which of the following is not associated with local government elections?

A.

Constituency

B.

Ballot Box

C.

Electoral Officer

D.

Ward

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

184.

A condition for judicial independence is the appointment of judges by the __________

A.

Civil Service

B.

Judicial Service Commission

C.

Law Review Commission

D.

Code of Conduct Bureau

Correct answer is B

An independent judiciary is one which is free from the interference of the other two arms of government, the executive and legislative.

185.

A set of internalized norms which guides political action is called ________

A.

power

B.

value

C.

law

D.

symbol

Correct answer is C

Law is a system of rules created which regulates behaviour.