JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 222

1,106.

The absence of the rule of law in government will bring about

A.

human rights abuse

B.

treasonable offences

C.

corrupt practices

D.

political apathy

Correct answer is A

The absence of the rule of law in government will bring about human rights abuse.

This is so as the rule of law refers to the constitutional provision which emphasizes the supremacy of the law, the equality before the law and existence of fundamental human rights.

1,107.

Oligarchy is a form of government which

A.

enhances the interest of the ruling few

B.

enhances the electoral chances of the majority

C.

disregards the views of the minority

D.

protects the interest of the common people

Correct answer is A

Oligarchy is a form of government which enhances the interest of the ruling few.

This is so as Oligarchy may be defined as government ruled by few privileged and powerful people.

It may also be defined as a small group of people who control the government of a state.

1,108.

A major consequence of proportional representation is that it

A.

reduces the chances of political instability

B.

favours the development of a two-party system

C.

discourages voting along ethnic lines

D.

encourages the proliferation of parties

Correct answer is D

A major consequence of proportional representation is that it encourages the proliferation of parties, as the possibility of obtaining separate representation is there for each party no matter how small.

1,109.

The Economic Community of West African States has made progress in the area of

A.

free movement of persons and right of residence

B.

increased trade among members

C.

political integration of the region

D.

providing financial aid to members

Correct answer is B

The Economic Community of West African States has made impressive progress in the area of increased trade among members.

Some of the achievements of ECOWAS are: Trade Liberalization which has contributed immensely in the promotion of trade tariffs and custom duties for trading activities within the Community.

1,110.

Which of the following is the function of the Council of the Ministers of the O.A.U

A.

Coordinating of the general policy of the organization

B.

Directing the finances of the organization

C.

Preparing the agenda of the organization's meetings

D.

Reviewing the functions and activities of other organs of the organizations

Correct answer is C

Preparing the agenda of the organization's meeting is the function of the council of Ministers of the O.A.U.

The Council of Ministers is the body which is composed of the foreign ministers of member countries. it meets about twice a year but extra-ordinary meetings may be called if and such a request is approved by two-thirds of the members.

One of the responsibilities is preparing the agenda for the summit i.e the Assembly of Heads of State and Government