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.

1,291.

In a presidential system of government, the president can constitutionally be removed from the office through

A.

persuasion

B.

impeachment

C.

coup d' etat

D.

vote -of-no- confidence

Correct answer is B

Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official. it is one of the ways a president can be removed  from office

1,292.

When an action of the executive is declared ultra-vires, it is a control exercised by the

A.

public

B.

minister

C.

judiciary

D.

parliament

Correct answer is C

Ultra-vires means acting or done beyond one's legal power or authority.

1,293.

The official who enforces discipline among members of his party in parliament is the

A.

majority leader

B.

minority leader

C.

clerk of the House

D.

chief whip

Correct answer is D

The Chief Whip is a political office in some legislatures whose task is to administer the whipping system that tries to ensure that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires.

1,294.

A constitution that requires complicated procedure for its amendment is

A.

rigid

B.

flexible

C.

written

D.

unwritten

Correct answer is A

Rigid constitution is  a constitution that is difficult or slow to change usually because of a prescribed process of amendment that is detailed and lengthy

1,295.

One advantage of a flexible constitution is that it

A.

can lead to dictatorship

B.

can easily be manipulated

C.

is best suited for a federation

D.

can be amended by a simple majority

Correct answer is D

1. A flexible constitution can be amended with the same ease and facility with which ordinary laws are altered. (with a simple majority voting in favor of its amendment)

2.  A flexible constitution can easily adopt the needs of people with the change of time because of its elasticity.

3. A flexible constitution is very useful for developing a country, because it is a great expression of its development. It does not hinder progress due to it's adaptability. 

4. Flexible constitution is moulded by the conventions of national life.