JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 108

536.

A political party is different from a pressure group in its

A.

Objective

B.

Organization

C.

Strategy

D.

Source of finance

Correct answer is A

pressure groups differ from political parties in two main ways: • A pressure group usually has a narrow program dealing only with its own particular interests, while a political party usually deals with a wide range of issues. Their objectives are different

537.

The right of citizens to vote is

A.

Universal suffrage

B.

Nationality suffrage

C.

Electoral suffrage

D.

Adult suffrage

Correct answer is A

Universal suffrage is the right of almost all adults to vote in political elections.

538.

Which of the following types of citizenship cannot be withdrawn?

A.

Citizenship by conquest

B.

Citizenship by birth

C.

Honorary citizenship

D.

Citizenship by naturalization

Correct answer is B

For a natural-born citizen, losing your citizenship is actually quite difficult. The law prohibits the taking of your citizenship against your will, but there are certain actions a citizen can take which are assumed to be a free-will decision that constitutes a voluntary renunciation of the citizenship

539.

Which of the following constitutions is more suitable for centralization of political power?

A.

Unwritten constitution

B.

Rigid constitution

C.

Written constitution

D.

Flexible constitution

Correct answer is D

A centralized government  is one in which power or legal authority is exerted or coordinated by a political executive to which federal states, local authorities, and smaller units are considered subject. Power is concentrated at the top and other units are considered subjects. The best kind of constitution to be adopted here would be Flexible constitution that can be easily amended when need arises

540.

A constitution that is difficult to amend is

A.

Rigid

B.

Written

C.

Unwritten

D.

Flexible

Correct answer is A

Rigid constitution refers to that one which could only be amended by a very difficult special procedure.