JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 100

496.

Which of the following is not a dimension of public opinion?

A.

intensity

B.

substance

C.

polling

D.

orientation

Correct answer is B

The four dimensions of public opinion are Direction, stability, intensity, and salience. 
Direction; (which solution do you take?)
Stability; (durability of your stance)
Distribution; (degree of consensus/polarization
Intensity; (strength of people's attitudes)

497.

The main objective of pressure groups is to

A.

protect the interest of the country against foreigners

B.

serve as opposition to the government

C.

promote the interest of political parties

D.

influence legislation for the benefit of their members

Correct answer is D

The aim of all pressure groups is to influence the people who actually have the power to make decisions. Pressure groups do not look for the power of political office for themselves, but do seek to influence the decisions made by those who do hold this political power.

498.

The ultimate aim of political parties is to

A.

increase the political awareness of the electorate

B.

formulate and implement policies

C.

implement people-oriented programmes

D.

acquire and exercise power

Correct answer is D

The aim of political parties are;
1. To contest elections.
2. To form and run government. (the ultimate aim)
3. To shape public opinions.
4. To criticise the policies and regulations of opposition

499.

The officer responsible, for announcing the result of an election is known as

A.

returning officer

B.

electoral officer

C.

ballot officer

D.

presiding officer

Correct answer is A

Returning officer is the official in each constituency or electorate who conducts an election and announces the result.

500.

Citizenship is acquired by an alien through

A.

Conferment

B.

Internalization

C.

Registration

D.

Birth

Correct answer is C

Citizenship by registration;The following persons are eligible to become citizens through registration:
A foreign woman who marries a citizen of Nigeria. Person who is of adult age (17), born outside Nigeria, any of whose grandparents is or was a citizen of Nigeria. A foreign child adopted by Nigerian parents.