JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 161

801.

An advantage of delegated legislation is

A.

supremacy

B.

convenience

C.

efficiency

D.

effectiveness

Correct answer is C

Efficiency is an advantage of delegated legislation.

Delegated Legislation makes for efficiency and precision. It helps to deal with issues that require some technicalities. When a subject is highly technical and requires some expert knowledge, the parliament may delegate to the Ministers, the powers to make laws or the issue, so to be able to achieve efficiency.

802.

The citizenship of a country can be acquired by an alien through

A.

habitation

B.

assimilation

C.

association

D.

naturalization

Correct answer is D

The citizenship of a country can be acquired by an alien through naturalization.

To accept a foreigner as a member of any community in say Nigeria, such a foreigner must apply to the President for certificate of naturalization. The President may approve that, after making sure that the applicant is of good behaviour, is of full age and capacity, and he really desires to be domiciled in Nigeria.

803.

A major characteristic of a confederal state is that

A.

there is supremacy of the constitution

B.

the citizens often owe allegiance to the centre

C.

political stability is usually low

D.

the centre overrides the regions

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

804.

Government exercises political power on behalf of the

A.

elite

B.

citizens

C.

party caucus

D.

vocal few

Correct answer is B

Government exercises political power on behalf of the citizens.

Some of the functions which the government perform on behalf of the citizens include:

1. Law Making

2. Maintenance of Law and Order

3. Defence of the Country

4. Protection of Lives and Property

5. Administering of Justice

6. Provision of Social Services

7. Provision of Employment Opportunities.

805.

An institution that transforms a myriad of demands into a more manageable proposal is the

A.

executive

B.

legislature

C.

government

D.

political party

Correct answer is C

An institution that transforms a myriad of demands into a more manageable proposal is the Government.