Government 2020 Jamb Examination
Government 2020 Jamb Examination
Question 1
A constitution is a legal document _________
C. forming the basis upon which a government rules the country
The constitution is the fundamental legal framework for governance.
The constitution is the fundamental legal framework for governance.
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Question 2
A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their selfish interest is classified as _________
A. an oligarchy
Oligarchy is ruled by a few people for their own interest.
Oligarchy is ruled by a few people for their own interest.
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Question 3
The judicial organ of government is the body which _________
D. interprets the law
The judiciary interprets and applies the law in governance.
The judiciary interprets and applies the law in governance.
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Question 4
Which of the following was not established by the 1979 Nigerian constitution?
D. National Population Commission
This commission was not established by the 1979 constitution.
This commission was not established by the 1979 constitution.
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Question 5
Rates are generally collected in Nigeria by ________
D. the Local Government Council
Local governments are responsible for collecting rates in Nigeria.
Local governments are responsible for collecting rates in Nigeria.
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Question 6
In a democracy, sovereignty is in _________
A. the community
Sovereignty resides with the people in a democracy.
Sovereignty resides with the people in a democracy.
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Question 7
Which of the following is a good example of a confederal state?
B. ECOWAS
ECOWAS is a confederation of independent states with limited central authority.
ECOWAS is a confederation of independent states with limited central authority.
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Question 8
A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is called _________
D. a public bill
Public bills affect the general population and promote public welfare.
Public bills affect the general population and promote public welfare.
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Question 9
Fascism developed in________
C. Italy
Fascism originated in Italy under Benito Mussolini.
Fascism originated in Italy under Benito Mussolini.
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Question 10
The theory of separation of powers was first time clearly formulated by __________
C. Baron de Montesquieu
Montesquieu formalized the doctrine of separation of powers.
Montesquieu formalized the doctrine of separation of powers.
