JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 91

451.

The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person

A.

opposes the government violently

B.

leave the country permanently

C.

is convicted of a serious crime

D.

is pronounced dead

Correct answer is C

This is so because, even though the constitution has given you the right for all and sundry. It can also withdraw same right if found guilty of crime.

452.

The following are international organization except

A.

pressure group

B.

O.A.U

C.

U.N.O.

D.

Commonwealth of nations

Correct answer is A

In any country, pressure group means a group of people or organization who influences government decision for its selfish motive.

453.

A constitution that requires a plebiscite or a referendum to be amended is

A.

written

B.

flexible

C.

rigid

D.

unwritten

Correct answer is C

A rigid constitution may be amended through a special approval of people, referendum, a supermajority or a special majority.

454.

One of the principal objectives of the OPEC is to

A.

determine oil prices in the international market

B.

harmonizes the oil policies of member countries

C.

discipline erring oil-producing countries

D.

assist non-oil producing developing states

Correct answer is B

Historically this is their principal objective for setting up the organization.

455.

A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is

A.

aristocracy

B.

theocracy

C.

plutocracy

D.

gerontocracy

Correct answer is A

This is found under the concept of government.