JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 136

676.

In theory, one major advantage of the one-party system is that it

A.

eliminates intra-party conflict

B.

promotes greater mass participation in government

C.

serves as an instrument of national integration

D.

guarantees social justice

Correct answer is C

In theory, one major advantage of the one-party system is that it serves as an instrument of national integration.

According to Ofoegbu G. (1979), it encourages national integration especially in multi-ethnic societies.

677.

An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is

A.

primary election

B.

bye election

C.

electoral college

D.

general election

Correct answer is A

An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is primary election.

It should be realized that Primary election is an election which is conducted within a political party to choose the candidate or flag-bearer of the party at the general election.

678.

The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person

A.

opposes the government violently

B.

is convicted of a serious crime

C.

leaves the country permanently

D.

is pronounced dead

Correct answer is B

The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person is convicted of a serious crime.

One of the examples of such serious crime is treasonable felony.

679.

A typical form of delegated legislation is

A.

an act

B.

a decree

C.

a bill

D.

a bye-law

Correct answer is D

A typical form of delegated legislation is Bye-law.

Bye-laws are made by local governments on a variety of subjects such as markets, education health, parks, etc.

680.

The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the

A.

presidential system

B.

monarchical system

C.

parliamentary system

D.

feudal system

Correct answer is A

The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the presidential system.

There is no fusion between the executive and the legislature in the Presidential system of government. The two organs are separated both in function and membership.