JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 28

136.

Under the 1999 Constitution, the appointment of Ministers and Ambassadors must be ratified by the ........

A.

Senate

B.

House of Representatives

C.

National Council of States

D.

Presidency

Correct answer is A

The appointment of ministers and ambassadors must be ratified by the Senate Under the 1999 Constitution.

137.

In the legislative process, a bill is a ....

A.

Proposal before the legislature

B.

Law passed by the legislature

C.

Motion accepted for debate

D.

Motion rejected after debate

Correct answer is A

A bill is proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an act of the legislature, or a statute. Bills are introduced in the legislature and are discussed, debated and voted upon.

138.

The fundamental rights of citizens include the following EXCEPT.......

A.

Association, property and social security

B.

Life, liberty and property

C.

Free education, employment and freedom of thought

D.

Life, speech and association.

Correct answer is C

The fundamental human rights contained in the constitution of Nigeria are: the Right to Life, the Right to Dignity of Human Person, the Right to Personal Liberty, the Right to Fair Hearing, the Right to Private and Family Life, the Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion, the Right to Freedom of Expression and the Press, the Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Association, the Right to Freedom of Movement, the Right to Freedom from Discrimination and then, the Right to Acquire and Own Immovable Property anywhere in Nigeria. 

139.

________refers to the manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats,

A.

Delimitation

B.

Devolution

C.

Determination

D.

Gerrymandering

Correct answer is D

In representative democracies, Gerrymandering refers to political manipulation of electoral district boundaries with the intent of creating undue advantage for a party, group, or socio-economic class within the constituency

140.

One argument against a multi-party system is the _______

A.

Inability to attract foreign assistance

B.

High cost of conducting elections

C.

Banning of interest groups

D.

Encouragement of opposition and instability

Correct answer is B

One argument against a multi-party system is the high cost of conducting election. It is very expensive in both men and materials.