JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 149

741.

Occupational pressure groups pursue their objectives mainly by

A.

issuing ultimatums and embarking on strikes

B.

alienating the government

C.

embarking on guerrilla warfare

D.

contesting elections

Correct answer is A

Occupational pressure groups pursue their objectives mainly by pursue their objectives mainly by issuing ultimatums and embarking on strikes. The pressure groups give, 7, 14 or 21 days ultimatum to the government at the end of this, any action which the group deems necessary will be taken against the government. If the demands of the pressure groups are not met at the end of the ultimatum given, they will have to embark on strikes and boycotts.

742.

Values beliefs and orientation of a political system are internalized through

A.

political culture

B.

political socialization

C.

political development

D.

political power

Correct answer is B

Values, beliefs and orientation of political system are internalized through political socialization.

Political socialization is the process by which the citizens are educated on the values, attitudes and belief of the political system.

743.

The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as

A.

gender equality

B.

political mandate

C.

restricted franchise

D.

universal suffrage

Correct answer is D

The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as universal suffrage.

Universal suffrage gives voting right to all qualified citizens. But restricted suffrage or restricted franchise restricts voting rights to specified citizens based on age, sex, property, wealth, race or education.

744.

Prorogation is the bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through

A.

royal proclamation

B.

final reading

C.

guillotine

D.

impeachment

Correct answer is A

Prorogation is the bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation. It is termination of a session of the legislature after a period of one year. The president gives his speech after a year before the house resumes. That is after the long vacation.

745.

Power refers to

A.

ability to impose one's will upon others

B.

legal nature of a constitution

C.

duties political parties demand of their registered members

D.

duties an individual imposes on himself

Correct answer is A

Power refers to the ability to impose one's will upon others. It could also be defined as the ability of a person or a group of persons to enforce his or their decisions on others by the use of sanctions punishment or penalties against disobedience. According to Max Weber, "Power is the capability to control the actions of others"