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Question 371
jamb 2013

A constitution that is difficult to amend is

ARigid
BWritten
CUnwritten
DFlexible
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Question 372
jamb 2013

Which of the following advocates equitable distribution of wealth?

ACapitalism
BAristocracy
CSocialism
DPlutocracy
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Question 373
jamb 2013

The presidential system differs from the parliamentary system of government in that

AThe principle of collective responsibility applies
BExecutive and legislative powers are fused
CPowers of the three arms of government are merged
DThe tenure of office of the president is limited
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Question 374
jamb 2013

One major advantage of the unitary system is that it tends to make government

AFree of controversy
BDistant from the people
CPopular among the masses
DStrong and stable
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Question 375
jamb 2013

The judiciary controls the executive in federal state through

ADelegated legislation
BJudicial overview
CJudicial review
DMotions
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Question 376
jamb 2013

Rules adjudication is a primary function of the

AJudiciary
BExecutive
CGovernment
DLegislature
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Question 377
jamb 2013
As an executive, the commissioner is charged with the responsibility of
AImplementing laws
BWriting laws
CGiving loans
DMaking laws
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Question 378
jamb 2013

Rule by the old people is known as

AMonarchy
BGerontocracy
CFeudalism
DTheocracy
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Question 379
jamb 2013

According to Aristotle, a form of government in which the few rule for the benefit of all is

ADiarchy
BAristocracy
CAutocracy
Dpolyarchy
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Question 380
jamb 2013

Political socialization is associated with

AMilitary take over of civilian government
BThe transmission of political values
CPolitical transition
DFree choice of party programmes
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Question 381
jamb 2013

A group of people who live together under a common law within a definite territory is a

ACommunity
BNation - State
CNation
DState
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Question 382
jamb 2013

De Jure sovereignty is acquired through

ALaw
BGrant
CTreaty
DForce
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Question 383
jamb 2013

Power that is delegated is exercised

ABy devolution
BDirectly
CBy coercion
DIndirectly
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Question 384
jamb 2012

The founding members of OPEC are

AAlgeria,Iran,Iraq,Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
BNigeria,Libya,Iraq and Saudi Arabia
CVenezuela,Nigeria,Libya,Iran and Iraq
DSaudi Arabia,Iran,Iraq Kuwait and Venezuela
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Question 385
jamb 2012

The African leader mostly credited for spearheading the formation of the African Union is

AMuammar Ghaddafi
BAbdelaziz Bouteflika
CAbdoulaye Wade
DThabo Mbeki
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Question 386
jamb 2012
The structures of the African Union includes
Athe court of justice, pan African congress and peolpe's Assembly
Bpan African parliament, the court of justice and the peace and security conucil
Csepcialized Technical commission, the court of justice and humanitarian board
Dpeople's Assembly, Humanitarian Board and the peace and security council
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Question 387
jamb 2012

A major drawback to the NEPAD initiative is its

AArticulation by few African leaders
BAffiliation by few African union
CInability to empower the youth
DReliance on Western donors for funds
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Question 388
jamb 2012

ECOMOG at the initial stage of its intervention in Liberia was perceived as

ANeutral
BIncompetent
CPartisan
DInvaders
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Question 389
jamb 2012

One of the programmes binding members of the Commonwealth is the

AFood and aid programme
BCultural programme
CAgenda for peace
DScholarship scheme
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Question 390
jamb 2012

The country that championed decolonization in Africa was

ANigeria
BSouth Africa
CGhana
DKenya
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