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Question 21

jamb 1997

One basic characteristic of parliamentary system of government is that the

Aupper and lower houses of the legislature have equal powers

Bcabinet is part of the legislature

Cprime minister is usually a member of the upper house

Dopposition party members are also included in the cabinet

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Question 22

jamb 1997

Shadow Cabinet is associated with the

Acommunist system

Bfascist system

Cparliamentary system

Dfascist system

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Question 23

jamb 1997

The ideology that advocates the complete control of the sources of power is

Atotalitariansim

Bsocialism

Cliberalism

Ddemocracy

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Question 24

jamb 1997

An important aspect of an unwritten constitution is that it

Ais easy to understand by everbody

Bsafequards the monarchy

Ccontains customary laws and conventions

Dis not easily ameneded

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Question 25

jamb 1997

An important feature of the federal system of government is the existence of a

Astrong national legislature

Bpresident with veto power

Ccourt system with impartial judges

Dmultiple tiers of government

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Question 26

jamb 1997

The official report of proceeding in parliament is known as the

Ahansard

Bdiary of events

Cgazette

Dsummary of proceedings

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Question 27

jamb 1997

Judicial independence in a modern democracy can be ensured by

Athe confirmation of the appointment of judges by the legislature

Bthe provision that judges can only be removed from office by the president - in - councl

Cmaking judges independent of the ministry of justice

Dsafeguarding the security of tenure of judges

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Question 28

jamb 1997

Government is different from other political organizations because

Ait has legitimate power over citizens

Bits officials have fixed terms of office

Cit can punish those who violate its rules

Dit is made up of elected officials

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Question 29

jamb 1997

Authority refers to the

Amight to secure compliance from others within a given social setting

Bpower to exerice might over others behaviour

Cmandate to exercise power over others

DAbility to compel others to act in a particular way

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