Government questions and answers

Government Questions and Answers

Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.

1,106.

A.V.Dicey popularized the principle of

A.

rule of law

B.

democracy

C.

political culture

D.

separation of powers

Correct answer is A

The formulation of the rule of law is founded by A.V. Dicey over 100 years ago. It is therefore not surprising that his theory is used as a reference in the rule of law of many countries around the world nowadays.

1,107.

Political socialization begins from

A.

adulthood

B.

childhood

C.

old age

D.

manhood

Correct answer is B

In children. Political socialization begins in childhood. Some research suggests that family and school teachers are the most influential factors in socializing children, but recent research designs have more accurately estimated the high influence of the media in the process of political socialization.

1,108.

Delegated legislation is unpopular because it

A.

quickens the law making process

B.

receives wide publicity

C.

is not made by the legislature

D.

caters for emergency situations

Correct answer is C

Delegated legislation is law that is not passed by an Act of Parliament but by a government minister, a delegated person or an entity

1,109.

Laws made by the legislative bodies are called

A.

judiciary review

B.

statutory laws

C.

criminal laws

D.

case law

Correct answer is B

Legislation (or " statutory law ") is law which has been promulgated (or " enacted ") by a legislature or other governing body or the process of making it. Before an item of legislation becomes law it may be known as a bill, and may be broadly referred to as "legislation", while it remains under consideration to distinguish it from other business.

...A legislature is the law-making body of a political unit, usually a national government, that has power to amend and repeal public policy. Laws enacted by legislatures are known as delegated legislation

1,110.

Which of the following is a source of political power?

A.

Gerrymandering

B.

Election

C.

Filibuster

D.

Immunity

Correct answer is B

Political power rests with the citizens. In turn, citizens grant political power to their leaders through elections.