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Question 1981
jamb 1990
Freedom of speech in a democratic state is limited by
Alaw of sedition
Blaw of trespass
Cpress censorship
Dmartial law
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Question 1982
jamb 1990

A set of internalized norms which guides political action is called

Apower
Bvalue
Claw
Dsymbol
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Question 1983
jamb 1990
In parliament, the most extensive amendment to a bill takes place at the
Afirst reading
Bcommittee stage
Csecond reading
Dfinal stage
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Question 1984
jamb 1990
The notion of carpet -crossing in a parliamentary democracy involves
Acrossing from the lower House to the Upper House
Bchanging party allegiance after election
Copposing party discipline in parliament
Dresigning from parliament
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Question 1985
jamb 1990
A by -law is made by
Aparliament
Bcongress
Can electoral college
Dthe local government
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Question 1986
jamb 1990

The rule of law implies that

Ajudges interpret the law
Blawyers interpret the law
Ceveryone is subject to the law
Dthe legislature makes the law
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Question 1987
jamb 1990

Marxism is directed against

Astate ownership of the means of production
Bmaterialism
Cthe proletariat
Dsocialism
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Question 1988
jamb 1990

Under socialism the control of power resides with the

Apeasants
Bbourgeoisie
Cnobles
Dproletariat
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Question 1989
jamb 1990
The principle of separation of powers is fundamental to the
Aparliamentary system
Bpresidential system
Ctotalitarian system
Dfederal system
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Question 1990
jamb 1990
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of democracy?
Apopular sovereignty
Bregular elections
Cmajority rule
Dlimited franchise
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Question 1991
jamb 1990
A good democratic constitution should aspire to evolve the following EXCEPT
Aa judiciary dependent on the executive
Ba free and fair electoral system
Cgenuine and truly national political parties
Dthe establishment of the principle of accountability for public officers
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Question 1992
jamb 1990
An indispensable aspect of the constitution of a democratic state is
Apress censorship
Bpresidentialism
Cfundamental human rights
Dsocialist ideology
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Question 1993
jamb 1990
Which of the following is the least democratic selection process?
AFirst past the post system
BProportional representation
Cindirect election
DCo-option
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Question 1994
jamb 1990
The second ballot is based on the principle that a successful candidate must obtain
Aabsolute majority
Bsimple majority
Cforty percent of the votes
Dfifty percent of the votes
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Question 1995
jamb 1990
Constitutional disputes between states in a federation can only be settled by
Aparliament
Bthe supreme court
Ca tribunal
Dthe Court of Appeal
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Question 1996
jamb 1990
The pronouncement of judges which have the force of law are called
Ajudgements
Bjudicial oaths
Corders-in-council
Djudicial precedent
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Question 1997
jamb 1990
Sovereignty is limited by
Athe criminal code
Bdecrees
Cthe legal system
Dinternational law
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Question 1998
jamb 1990

The exercise of political power involves

Awinning elections
Busing the police
Cdeciding cases
Dallocating values
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Question 1999
jamb 1990
Which of the following functions is performed by both political parties and pressure groups?
AContesting elections
BInterest articulation
Cformal opposition to government
Dworking for the interests of their members
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Question 2000
jamb 1990
The political neutrality of civil servants is guaranteed by not allowing them to
AVote
Bbe members of any interest groups
Chave dealings with politicians
Dengage in partisan politics
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