JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 48

236.

One of the following reasons is unlikely to necessitate the emergence of a federal system?

A.

social factors

B.

geographical factors

C.

cultural diversity

D.

political sovereignty

Correct answer is D

Other Options are necessary reasons for the adoption of a federal system except for sake of defining or strengthening the political sovereignty which invariably belongs to the citizens.

237.

Class stratification is a peculiar feature of___________

A.

capitalism

B.

communism

C.

socialism

D.

feudalism

Correct answer is A

In a capitalist system, there is a clear differentiation gap between the ruling class and the ruled or the proletarates.

238.

The term ultra vires means_________

A.

the exercise of supervisory functions by the judiciary

B.

a situation where a public authority dutifully performs its functions

C.

a situation where a public authority acts beyond the scope of its duties

D.

the act of exercising administrative competence over a matter

Correct answer is C

A public authority is said to have ultra vires when it has acted beyond the boundaries of its duties as provided for in its enabling law or as prescribed by the Executive.

239.

____ is noted for having said "man by nature is a political animal"

A.

Thomas Hobbes

B.

Aristotle

C.

Plato

D.

J.J Rosseau

Correct answer is B

According to Aristotle, every human interaction intersects with political determinations and interests.

240.

The concept of delegated legislation is often criticised for all but one of the following reasons?

A.

it may lead to abuse of the powers

B.

for reasons of sheer ignorance on legislative substance and procedure

C.

for reasons of expertise rule making on specific subject matters

D.

it is a clear violation of the separation of powers concept

Correct answer is C

Delegated Legislation is supported largely because certain specialist idea is needed for the purpose of rule making on areas upon which the legislature may not have sufficient knowledge and skill in. Example, the INEC is empowered to make election guidelines and regulations aside the Electoral Act and in furtherance of its duties.