Government 2012 Jamb Examination

Government 2012 Jamb Examination
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Question 11

The rule of law is negation of
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D. absolute power
The rule of law ensures that no individual or government is above the law, negating arbitrary or absolute power.
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Question 12

To ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be
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C. separated
Separation of powers prevents abuse by distributing authority among the executive, legislature, and judiciary.
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Question 13

Delegated legislation is made by bodies other than the
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C. parliament
Delegated legislation refers to rules or regulations made by bodies authorized by the legislature (parliament), not by parliament itself.
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Question 14

The primary aim of pressure groups is to
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B. protects the interest of members
Pressure groups advocate for the collective interests of their members without necessarily seeking political office.
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Question 15

The French colonial system was underlined by the policy of
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A. assimilation
France aimed to make colonies adopt French culture, language, and institutions through assimilation.
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Question 16

Which of the following is used in gauging public opinion?
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C. mass media
Mass media surveys, reports, and broadcasts reflect and shape public opinion.
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Question 17

Colonization of Africa was mainly motivated by
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B. economic reasons
European powers colonized Africa primarily for raw materials, trade, and economic exploitation.
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Question 18

The commission charged with the conduct of federal elections in Nigeria is
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C. INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) oversees federal and state elections in Nigeria.
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Question 19

In the Hausa pre- colonial political system, a district was headed by
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A. A hakimi
A hakimi was the district head responsible for administration in the Hausa political system.
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Question 20

Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system?
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A. Checks and balances
Yoruba political systems incorporated councils and institutions that limited the power of the ruler, ensuring participatory governance.
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