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49 questions JAMB 2421 WAEC 1967 NECO 297 CUSTOM 2
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Question 21
jamb 1995
The goal of the theory of separation of powers is to
Amake the executive dependent on the legislature
Bgive more powers to the legislature
Cprotect individual liberty
Dcreate efficiency in the judicary
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Question 22
jamb 1995
A distinctive feature of a democratic system of government is the
Aexistence of periodic competitive elections
Babsence of strong pressure groups
Cexistence of a single political party
Dcentralization of all powers in the exeecutive
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Question 23
jamb 1995

According to Marxist theory, those who own and control the mans of production in a capitalist society are the

Aproducers
Bbourgeoisie
Ccolonialists
Dproletariats
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Question 24
jamb 1995
A legal document yet to be enacted into law but it still under debate in the legislature is known as
Aan edict
Ba decree
Ca white paper
Da bill
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Question 25
jamb 1995
Unicameral legislature is often criticized for
Arestricting the scope of participation
Bcheapening the opportunity for participation
Ccondoning the participation of traditional rulers
DNarrowing participation to the military
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Question 26
jamb 1995
The executive arm of government includes the
Apolice
Bcourts
Cnational assembly
Dsenate president
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Question 27
jamb 1995
The institutions which constitute the main organs of the government of a nation are the
Alegislature, the executive and the judiciary
Bjudicary and the civil service
Ctrustee and the presidium
Dcivil service and the senate
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Question 28
jamb 1995
Power is understood to mean the
Aright to compel obedience
Bcapacity to compel obedience
Crelationship between the government and the people
Ddesire to sue the state apparatus
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Question 29
jamb 1995
The concept of sovereignty can best be defined as the
Astate of being surpreme in authority
Bpower of the executive president
Csupremacy of the legislature
Dsupremacy of the executive
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