JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 169

841.

In a parliamentary system,the term shadow cabinet is often used to refer to

A.

back-benchers in the house

B.

deputy prime ministers and assistant ministers

C.

rebellious members of the ruling party

D.

portfolio designates of the party in opposition

Correct answer is D

In a parliamentary system,the term shadow cabinet is often used to refer to portfolio designates of the party in opposition.

Shadow Cabinet is done by the opposition party. This is by forming their own executive getting ready to control the government if the government in power happens to fail.

The Shadow Cabinet or Shadow government is also opposition which is officially recognized in a cabinet system of government. Such government criticisms the activities of the government in power.

842.

A constitution formulated and imposed on a country without popular participation is said to be created by

A.

fiat

B.

directives

C.

command

D.

decree

Correct answer is D

A constitution formulated and imposed on a country without popular participation is said to be created by Decree.

Decree is law made by the Federal Military Government.

All military administrations are dictatorship. They rule by decrees that in most cases, may not be challenged in any count of law.

The military administration is not accountable to the people, does not listen to public opinion. They pass their laws through Decrees without any regard to the feelings of the masses. In most cases, their decrees contain some ouster clauses that render the judiciary powerless.

843.

An exception to the mandate of the legislature is

A.

enactment of laws

B.

oversight of the executive

C.

representation of the citizenry

D.

conduct of external relations

Correct answer is D

The conduct of external relations an exception to the mandate of the legislature .

844.

One of the objectives of a multi party system is to

A.

prevent rigging

B.

provide alternatives

C.

avoid ethnicity

D.

eliminate corruption

Correct answer is B

One of the objectives of a multi party system is to provide alternatives.

Multiparty gives wide range of choice to the electorate. Just as there are many parties, for the voters, there are also many attractive political manifestoes to choose from.

845.

One of the obligations of a citizen is

A.

obedience to the laws of the land

B.

active participation in partisan politics

C.

sticking to his beliefs

D.

loyalty to the ruling party

Correct answer is A

Obedience to the laws of the land is one of the obligations of a citizen. Every of his country including traffic laws irrespective of his position.

Other dues and obligations are as follows:

1. Payment of taxes

2. Voting at elections

3. Detection and Prevention of crimes

4. Loyalty

5. Respect for the National Flag

6. Service to the Nation

7. Care of Public Property

8. Defence of the Country

9. Respect to all Government Officials

10. Respect for National Anthem, etc.