JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 110

546.

As an executive, the commissioner is charged with the responsibility of

A.

Implementing laws

B.

Writing laws

C.

Giving loans

D.

Making laws

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

547.

Rule by the old people is known as

A.

Monarchy

B.

Gerontocracy

C.

Feudalism

D.

Theocracy

Correct answer is B

Gerontocracy; a state, society, or group governed by old people. Government based on rule by old people.

548.

According to Aristotle, a form of government in which the few rule for the benefit of all is

A.

Diarchy

B.

Aristocracy

C.

Autocracy

D.

polyarchy

Correct answer is B

Aristocracy is a kind of government that puts power in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class.

549.

Political socialization is associated with

A.

Military take over of civilian government

B.

The transmission of political values

C.

Political transition

D.

Free choice of party programmes

Correct answer is B

How a person determines his or her political beliefs is called political socialization. It  is a lifelong process by which people form their ideas about politics and acquire political values. It is associated with the transmission of political values

550.

A group of people who live together under a common law within a definite territory is a

A.

Community

B.

Nation - State

C.

Nation

D.

State

Correct answer is D

A state is a community of persons, more or less numerous, occupying a definite territory, possessing an organized government, and enjoying independence from external control.