Jamb Government Questions
Question 16:
One of the important advantages of federalism is that
- A Any component state can secede at any time
- B Each state can develop at its own peace
- C Each state can only spend money allocated to it by the centre
- D Citizens cannot be taxed by both state and federal governments
Question 17:
A major difference between power and authority is that authority is
- A Popularly acquired
- B More costly to exercise
- C Less dependent on force
- D Exercise more frequently
Question 18:
In simple plurality electoral system, the winner receives
- A More than half of the votes cast
- B Overwhelming majority of all votes cast
- C More votes than those for all other candidates combined
- D The highest vote cast in favour of any candidate
Question 19:
a major weakness of unicameral legislature is that it
- A Delays legislation
- B Is unsuitable for a unitary state
- C Breeds struggle for power
- D Does not provide a check against hasty legislation
Question 20:
An essential feature of democracy is
- A Rigid constitution
- B People's consent
- C Supremacy of parliament
- D Bicameral legislature