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98 questions JAMB 2421 WAEC 1967 NECO 297 CUSTOM 2
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Question 41
jamb 2011
Franchise in an electoral process means the
Aright to vote
Bownership of means of production
Cthe sovereignty of a nation
Drights and duties of a citizen
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Question 42
jamb 2011
One essential duty of a citizen to his state is to
Asupport the government in power
Brecite the plegde
Cpay his tax
Dencourage other citizens
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Question 43
jamb 2011

An advantage of delegated legislation is that

Amuch time is saved in the process
Btechnical issues are handled by experts
Cministers and lawmakers work together
Dit hastens the implementation of policy
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Question 44
jamb 2011
Constitutionalism refers to
Athe process of drafting a constitution
Bamendment of an existing constitution
Cthe process of operating a constitution
Dstrict adherence to a constitution
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Question 45
jamb 2011

The earliest classification of constitutions was the work of

AAristotle
BJ.J. Rouseau
CK.C. Wheare
DPlato
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Question 46
jamb 2011
In a socialist economy,private accumulation of wealth is
Aprohibited
Bregulated
Climited
Dencouraged
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Question 47
jamb 2011
A main feature of the parliamentary system is that
Athe executive consists of all party members
Bjudges are drawn from the ruling party
Celectoral commissioners leave at the end of their tenure
Dthe executive is appointed by the legislature
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Question 48
jamb 2011

Ending a session of parliament by royal proclamation means the

Aexpiration of parliament
Bprorogation of parliament
Cadjournment of parliament
Ddissolution of parliament
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Question 49
jamb 2011
Which of the following is a unitary state?
ANigeria
BIndia
CUnited States of America
DGhana
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Question 50
jamb 2011
Members of a parliament are required to report the proceedings of the house to their
Aconstituencies
Blocal government chairmen
Ctraditional rulers
Dpolitical parties
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Question 51
jamb 2011
A major weakness of confederation is
Aover-concentration of authority
Btendency towards secession
Clack of local independence
Dlack of common currency
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Question 52
jamb 2011
Which of the following performs quasi-legislative functions?
AThe Judiciary
BThe Traditional Institutions
CThe Civil Service
DThe Executive
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Question 53
jamb 2011
A system based on hierarchies of land ownership is
Afeudalism
Btotalitarianism
Ccommunism
Dfascism
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Question 54
jamb 2011
Private ownership of the means of production is central to
Afascism
Bfeudalism
Ccapitalism
Dcommunism
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Question 55
jamb 2011
Which of the following is a feature of democracy?
Ainterdependence of states
Bstate responsibilities to society
Cpower vested in minority parties
Dpopular consultation
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Question 56
jamb 2011

In a nation, sovereignty is vested in the

Acommunity
Bstate
Celite
Delectorate
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Question 57
jamb 2011

Political behavior is governed by

Apolitical socialization
Bpolitical ideology
Cpolitical economy
Dpolitical culture
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Question 58
jamb 2011

The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is

Apolitical emancipation
Bpolitical socialization
Cpolitical participation
Dpolitical orientation
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