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49 questions JAMB 2421 WAEC 1967 NECO 297 CUSTOM 2
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Question 21
jamb 1980
A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is
AFrance
Bthe United Kingdom
Cthe USA
Dthe Soviet Union
Enone of the above
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Question 22
jamb 1980

A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is

AFrance
Bthe United Kingdom
Cthe USA
Dthe Soviet Union
Enone of the above
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Question 23
jamb 1980
In a Parliamentary system of government, a Bill is almost certain to be passed after the
Asecond reading
Bthird reading
Cfourth reading
Dfifth reading
Enone of the above
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Question 24
jamb 1980
The concept of Indirect Rule in Nigeria is usually associated with
ASir George T. Goldie
BSir Donald Cameron
CMajor Claude Macdonald
DLord Lugard
ESir Arthur Richards
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Question 25
jamb 1980
When we talk about the constitution of any given country we mean
Athe general body of rules and principles controlling the distribution of governmental power
Ba guide book containing the functions of trade union movernments
Ca document embodying rules and principle regulating the exercise of government power
Da document defining the relations between the rulers and ruled
EA,C and D
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Question 26
jamb 1980
A democratic system of government is
Aan efficient government
Ba mass government on behalf of the people
Ca government that grants absolute freedom to all citizens
Da patriotic government
Ea government of the people by the people and for the people
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Question 27
jamb 1980

The principle of separation of powers ensures

Athe erosion of executive power
Bthat the legislature is supreme
Cthe preservation of the fundamental liberties of the citizens
Dthat all the branches of government have equal powers and functions
Ethat the rights of the ethnic minoroties are safeguarded
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Question 28
jamb 1980
Pressured groups' politics are usually directed to
Alimited or sectoral goals
Bnational objectives
Cthe interest s of the Nigerian Medical Association
Dthe goals of the Nigeria Union of Teachers
Enone of the above
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Question 29
jamb 1980
An electoral district is
Aa polling booth
BAconstituency
Ca ward
Da local government area
Ea subdivision of the state
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