JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 86

426.

Which of these is an attribute of government?

A.

Political Power

B.

Sovereignty

C.

Constitution

D.

Definite territory

Correct answer is A

government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state. A major attribute of government is political power to exercise authority. Other attributes include:

  • Participation. 
  • Rule of law. 
  • Transparency. 
  • Responsiveness. 
  • Consensus oriented.
  • Equity and inclusiveness. 
  • Effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Accountability.

427.

Citizens exercise their sovereignty by

A.

attending political rallies

B.

voting at elections

C.

registration to vote

D.

their right to sue the state

Correct answer is B

Popular sovereignty means that the government can only exercise authority if it has been given permission to do so by the People. The People give to the government ONLY AS MUCH AUTHORITY as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which government is established. Citizens exercise their authority by voting during elections for their preferred citizens

428.

The form of government headed by a king is

A.

monarchy

B.

presidentialism

C.

fascism

D.

republicanism

Correct answer is A

Monarchy; a form of government with a king or queen at the head.

429.

A country is said to operate an unwritten constitution if the

A.

constitution is not contained in a single document

B.

constitution cannot be written down

C.

existing constitution can be suspended at will

D.

country is not having a printed constitution

Correct answer is A

Unwritten constitution: a constitution not embodied in a single document but based chiefly on custom and precedent as expressed in statutes and judicial decisions

430.

The appointment, promotion and discipline of civil servants is the responsibility of the

A.

Civil Service Commission

B.

Public Complaints Commission

C.

Judicial Service Commission

D.

Public Service Institute of Nigeria

Correct answer is A

A civil service commission is a government agency that is constituted by legislature to regulate the employment and working conditions of civil servants, oversee hiring and promotions, and promote the values of the public service.