JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 40

196.

The theory of separation of powers was first time clearly formulated by __________

A.

Jean Bodin

B.

Jean Austin

C.

Baron de Montesquieu

D.

Lord Bryce

Correct answer is C

Separation of Powers was first formulated by Baron de Montesquieu

197.

Fascism developed in________

A.

France

B.

Germany

C.

Italy

D.

China

Correct answer is C

Fascism was developed in Italy under Benito Mussolini

198.

A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is called _________

A.

a private bill

B.

a decree

C.

an appropriate bill

D.

a public bill

Correct answer is D

A public bill is one that has to do with the issues confronting the country. 

199.

Which of the following is a good example of a confederal state?

A.

Nigeria

B.

ECOWAS

C.

Switzerland

D.

USA

Correct answer is B

Confederalism is a system of organization in which there is a union of states with each state retaining some independent control on both internal and external affairs. ECOWAS  is located in Nigeria with the purpose of promoting regional cooperation and economic integration.

200.

In a democracy, sovereignty is in _________

A.

the community

B.

public officials

C.

judges

D.

the Head of State

Correct answer is A

Democracy is concentrated on the people, the people's ability to exercise power directly or through a representative.