Power - Government Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

• JAMB 2019

In a democratic system _______

A. Majority Vote
B. Legal sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
C. Electoral college is always necessary
D. Minority vote but majority rule

Question 2 :

• JAMB 1988

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 3 :

• JAMB 1991

An indispensable feature of any government is

A. A written consitution
B. The independence of the judiciary
C. The separation of powers
D. Political power

Question 4 :

• JAMB 1995

Power is understood to mean the

A. Right to compel obedience
B. Capacity to compel obedience
C. Relationship between the government and the people
D. Desire to sue the state apparatus

Question 5 :

• JAMB 2001

Power differs from influence in that it is

A. Persuasive while influence is directive
B. Coercive while influence is harmful
C. Coercive while influence is persuasive
D. Arrogant while influence is corruptive