JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 73

361.

The problem that has bedeviled many developing societies is known as ______?

A.

Enforcement

B.

Impartiality

C.

Inefficient judicial institution

D.

Corruption

Correct answer is D

it is dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power typically involving bribery

362.

New partnership for Africa's development was an attempt to overcome _______?

A.

civil wars in Africa

B.

diseases in Africa

C.

obstacles to African development

D.

coups in Africa

Correct answer is C

The forming of new partnership for African development was mainly to tackle and bring up about development in Africa generally.

363.

The organ that is responsible for the interpretation of law is known as _____?

A.

Judiciary

B.

Executive

C.

Legislature

D.

President

Correct answer is A

The judiciary is the third branch of the democratic government system. The judiciary interprets the law, decides disputes and applies the Constitution in the name of the state. 

364.

The needs of the citizen are made known to the government through ____?

A.

judiciary

B.

political party

C.

civil service

D.

public opinion

Correct answer is D

Public opinion consists of the desires, wants and thinking of the majority of the people. It is the collective opinion of the people of a society or state on an issue or problem.

365.

The chairman of the 1976 constitution drafting committee was _____?

A.

Udo Udoma

B.

Ademola Adetokunbo

C.

Rotimi Williams

D.

Niki Tobi

Correct answer is C

Chief Frederick Rotimi Alade Williams was the first Nigerian to become Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN). The body held by him was formed to draft the constitution to be approved by the military administration under the regime of Obasanjo.