JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 40

196.

A system of government in which power derives from total control of the instruments of force is called ___________

A.

monarchy

B.

oligarchy

C.

capitalism

D.

fascism

Correct answer is D

Facism is a form of government headed by a dictator, in which government has a total control over all activities in the state. 

197.

The theory of separation of powers was first time clearly formulated by __________

A.

Jean Bodin

B.

Jean Austin

C.

Baron de Montesquieu

D.

Lord Bryce

Correct answer is C

Separation of Powers was first formulated by Baron de Montesquieu

198.

Fascism developed in________

A.

France

B.

Germany

C.

Italy

D.

China

Correct answer is C

Fascism was developed in Italy under Benito Mussolini

199.

A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is called _________

A.

a private bill

B.

a decree

C.

an appropriate bill

D.

a public bill

Correct answer is D

A public bill is one that has to do with the issues confronting the country. 

200.

Which of the following is a good example of a confederal state?

A.

Nigeria

B.

ECOWAS

C.

Switzerland

D.

USA

Correct answer is B

Confederalism is a system of organization in which there is a union of states with each state retaining some independent control on both internal and external affairs. ECOWAS  is located in Nigeria with the purpose of promoting regional cooperation and economic integration.