JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 82

406.

The major objective of pressure group is to

A.

change government

B.

form government

C.

influence government

D.

fund government

Correct answer is C

The aim of pressure groups is to 'influence the people' who has the power to "make decisions" 
Pressure groups don’t participate in elections, they can be also called as  protest groups, lobbying groups etc. Pressure groups don't look for 'power of political office' for themselves, but they look for influencing the decisions which had been made by people who hold this 'political power'. Pressure groups generally twist the decisions or force the government or the people in power to make decisions in their favor and  they use protest as a means of disagreement with the people who govern.

407.

Separation of powers as an ingredient of the presidential system implies the

A.

distinction of governmental powers

B.

demarcation of levels of government

C.

distinction between head of state and head of government

D.

sharing of governmental powers.

Correct answer is D

In a presidential system, political and administrative powers are divided between the executive, legislative and judicial branches. 

408.

In the Igbo traditional system, the highest democratic institution is the

A.

Umunna

B.

Oha-na -eze

C.

Umuada

D.

Ofo Title Holders

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

409.

In order to assist fellow developing countries, Nigeria initiated the

A.

New Partnership for African Development

B.

Economic Community of West African States

C.

Concept of Medium Powers

D.

Technical Aid Corps Scheme

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

410.

Public opinion is commonly referred to as the composite reaction of the citizenry on

A.

matters relating to association

B.

legal rights of foreigners

C.

matters affecting government

D.

key issues that affect them

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 problems that affect them