JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 41

201.

In a democracy, sovereignty is in _________

A.

the community

B.

public officials

C.

judges

D.

the Head of State

Correct answer is A

Democracy is concentrated on the people, the people's ability to exercise power directly or through a representative.

202.

Rates are generally collected in Nigeria by ________

A.

the State Ministry of Finance

B.

the Department of inland Revenue

C.

the Emirate of Traditional Council

D.

the Local Government Council

Correct answer is D

Local government generates revenue through the collection of rates on radio and television, market shops, motor parks etc 

203.

Which of the following was not established by the 1979 Nigerian constitution ?

A.

Police Service Commission

B.

National Universities Commission

C.

Federal Electoral Commission

D.

National Population Commission

Correct answer is B

The 1979 constitution tried to avoid the pitfalls of the First Republic by establishing the options above except for option  B

204.

The judicial organ of government is the body which _________

A.

implements the law

B.

makes the law

C.

punishes lawbreakers

D.

interprets the law

Correct answer is D

The judicial organ of government performs various functions which include; punishment of offenders, settlement of disputes, safeguarding rights, protection of constitution etc. However, in summary, it is the body that interprets the law of the state. 

205.

A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their selfish interest is classified as _________

A.

an oligarchy

B.

a dictatorship

C.

an aristocracy

D.

a monarchy

Correct answer is A

An oligarchy is a form of government that places power in the hands of a few people.