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Question 691
jamb 2000

One of the central tenets of the fascist doctrine is that the leader is

Asupreme relative to the constitution
Bsubordinate to the norms of the society
Csubordinate to the laws of the state
Dweak relative to the constitution
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Question 692
jamb 2000

Coalition government arises when

Aone of the parties has a majority in parliament
Bno party has a majority in parliament
Ctwo or more parties co - operate to pass a bill in parliament
Dthe ruling party is defeated in parliament
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Question 693
jamb 2000

A characteristic of public opinion is that it is

Apositive
Bstatic
Cdynamic
Dnegative
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Question 694
jamb 2000

One of the major sources of a constitution is

Ajudicial precedence
Bpolitical debate
Copinion poll
Dexecutive order
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Question 695
jamb 2000

The act of removing an elected official by the electorate is referred to as

Aimpeachment
Bconsensus
Cplebiscite
Drecall
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Question 696
jamb 2000

Pressure groups harmonise different individual concerns through interest

Amobilization
Baggregation
Cmanipulation
Darticulation
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Question 697
jamb 2000

One main weakness of a unitary system of government is that

Ait facilitates the domination of minority groups
Bthe constitution can be amended easily
Cit is run as a single entity
Dcarpet - crossing and opposition are made difficult
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Question 698
jamb 2000

A referendum is a device to ensure that

Aelections are free and fair
Blegislators vote to resolve contentious issues
Cbye - elections are held to fill vacant positions
Ddecisions are effected with the consent of citzens
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Question 699
jamb 2000

A typical form of delegated legislation is

Aacts of parliament
Bdecree
Cbye - law
Dgazette
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Question 700
jamb 2000

The main function of public opinion is to

Achange the policy of government
Bprovide direction for public policy
Csupport the policy of government
Dindoctrinate the people
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Question 701
jamb 2000

The rule of law is a cardinal principle associated with

Ademocratic systems
Bfederal systems
Ccommunist systems
Dfeudal systems
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Question 702
jamb 2000

Citizenship refers to the

Aindigenous member of a state
Bsocial status of a person in a state
Chighest position in a state
Dlegal status of a member of a state
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Question 703
jamb 2000

A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it

Amakes accountability difficult
Bnegates freedom of association
Cemphasizes political differences
Ddelays decision - making
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Question 704
jamb 2000

The civil service cadre responsible for the general supervision and control of ministries is the

Aadministrative
Bprofessional
Cexecutive
Dclerical
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Question 705
jamb 1999

One of the underlying principles of Nigerian foreign policy is

Aencouragement of peace - keeping operations in Africa
Binterference in the internal activities of other countries
Cnon-commitment towards African unity
Drespect for sovereign equality of all states
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Question 706
jamb 1999
The organ of the United Nations Organization responsible for the former colonies of defeated world war ll powers is the
AGeneral Assembly
BSecurity Council
CEconomic and Social Council
DTrusteeship Council
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Question 707
jamb 1999
Which of the following international organizations was in existence before the outbreak of the second world war?
Athe OAU
Bthe League of Nations
Cthe UNO
DThe ECOWAS
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Question 708
jamb 1999
Before a new member is admitted to the United Nations Organization, its application must be approved by all
Apermanent members of the security council
Bmembers of the General Assembly
Cmembers of the economic and social council
Dmembers of the international council of justice
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Question 709
jamb 1999
Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she
Anot take sides in international issues based on idealogical considerations
Bhave nothing to do with the super powers
Cavoid having any dealing with any country with ideological leanings
Drelate only with member countries of the non - aligned movement
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Question 710
jamb 1999
Nigeria was suspended from the Commonwealth because of her
Atacit approval of military dictatorship
Bnegative position towards other nations
Ccomplete negligence of freedom of the press
Dviolation of fundamental human rights
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