Government Questions and Answers
Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.
Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.
Class stratification is a peculiar feature of___________
capitalism
communism
socialism
feudalism
Correct answer is A
In a capitalist system, there is a clear differentiation gap between the ruling class and the ruled or the proletarates.
The term ultra vires means_________
the exercise of supervisory functions by the judiciary
a situation where a public authority dutifully performs its functions
a situation where a public authority acts beyond the scope of its duties
the act of exercising administrative competence over a matter
Correct answer is C
A public authority is said to have ultra vires when it has acted beyond the boundaries of its duties as provided for in its enabling law or as prescribed by the Executive.
____ is noted for having said "man by nature is a political animal"
Thomas Hobbes
Aristotle
Plato
J.J Rosseau
Correct answer is B
According to Aristotle, every human interaction intersects with political determinations and interests.
The concept of delegated legislation is often criticised for all but one of the following reasons?
it may lead to abuse of the powers
for reasons of sheer ignorance on legislative substance and procedure
for reasons of expertise rule making on specific subject matters
it is a clear violation of the separation of powers concept
Correct answer is C
Delegated Legislation is supported largely because certain specialist idea is needed for the purpose of rule making on areas upon which the legislature may not have sufficient knowledge and skill in. Example, the INEC is empowered to make election guidelines and regulations aside the Electoral Act and in furtherance of its duties.
state police
restructuring
terrorism
revenue allocation
Correct answer is B
Although Options A, B and C are recurring options for the Nigerian federalism, the clarion call for restructuring is louder than ever before.