Government 2004 Jamb Examination
Question 11
The creation of a classless society is the ultimate aim of
Correct option: A. communism
Communism aims to establish a classless society where all property is communally owned and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs.
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Question 12
One of the sources of a constitution is
Correct option: B. common law
Common law, developed through judicial decisions and precedents, is one of the recognized sources of a constitution, especially in countries with unwritten or mixed constitutions.
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Question 13
The fundamental assumption on which the idea of the rule of law is based is
Correct option: B. equality of human beings
The rule of law is fundamentally based on the assumption that all individuals are equal before the law and should be treated without discrimination.
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Question 14
The principle of separation of power was made popular by
Correct option: B. Baron de Montesquieu
Baron de Montesquieu popularized the principle of separation of powers in his work The Spirit of the Laws, advocating for the division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
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Question 15
Delegated legislation refers to the laws made by
Correct option: D. non-legislative bodies
Delegated legislation refers to laws made by non-legislative bodies or authorities (such as ministers, agencies, or local governments) under powers given to them by an Act of the legislature.
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Question 16
Law made by state governments are known as
Correct option: A. edicts
Laws made by state governments, especially under military rule, are known as edicts, while decrees are made by the federal military government.
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Question 17
The law of libel limits a citizen’s right freedom of
Correct option: D. expression
The law of libel limits a citizen’s right to freedom of expression by prohibiting false and defamatory statements that can harm another person’s reputation.
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Question 18
The first franchise in the history of the democratic process is
Correct option: D. property franchise
The property franchise was the first type of franchise in democratic history, where only individuals who owned property were allowed to vote.
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Question 19
An interest group that admits members and conducts its affairs according to stated rules is described as
Correct option: C. associational
An associational interest group is structured, admits members, and operates based on formal rules and objectives.
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Question 20
A major influence on the formulation of public opinion is
Correct option: D. the mass media
The mass media play a major role in shaping public opinion by disseminating information, framing issues, and influencing how people perceive events and policies.
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