JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 143

711.

The commitee that scrutinizes budget proposals in the legislature is the

A.

Rules and Business Committee

B.

Public Accounts Committee

C.

Finance Committee

D.

Appropriation Committee

Correct answer is D

The Committee that scrutinizes budget proposals in the legislature is the Appropriation Committee.

712.

In a cabinet system, the legislature comprises of the

A.

prime minister and members of the parliament

B.

prime minister and members of the jury

C.

prime minister and ministers

D.

president and ministers

Correct answer is A

In a cabinet system, the legislature comprises the prime minister and members of the parliament.

One of the characteristics of cabinet system of government is that the Prime Minister and all cabinet ministers are also members of the parliament or legislature.

713.

Occupational pressure groups pursue their objectives mainly by

A.

issuing ultimatums and embarking on strikes

B.

alienating the government

C.

embarking on guerrilla warfare

D.

contesting elections

Correct answer is A

Occupational pressure groups pursue their objectives mainly by pursue their objectives mainly by issuing ultimatums and embarking on strikes. The pressure groups give, 7, 14 or 21 days ultimatum to the government at the end of this, any action which the group deems necessary will be taken against the government. If the demands of the pressure groups are not met at the end of the ultimatum given, they will have to embark on strikes and boycotts.

714.

Values beliefs and orientation of a political system are internalized through

A.

political culture

B.

political socialization

C.

political development

D.

political power

Correct answer is B

Values, beliefs and orientation of political system are internalized through political socialization.

Political socialization is the process by which the citizens are educated on the values, attitudes and belief of the political system.

715.

The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as

A.

gender equality

B.

political mandate

C.

restricted franchise

D.

universal suffrage

Correct answer is D

The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as universal suffrage.

Universal suffrage gives voting right to all qualified citizens. But restricted suffrage or restricted franchise restricts voting rights to specified citizens based on age, sex, property, wealth, race or education.