ACADEMIC VISION ACADEMY - GOVERNMENT QUESTIONS (JAMB)

The principle of constitutional supremacy means that

• The government can change the constitution at will

• No individual or government is above the constitution

• The judiciary can overrule the legislature

• The executive has the final authority in lawmaking

The term "gerrymandering" in electoral systems refers to

• Manipulating electoral boundaries for political advantage

• Using technology to conduct elections

• Secret ballot voting

• A situation where elections are inconclusive

The concept of delegated legislation exists mainly to

• Strengthen the judiciary

• Improve the efficiency of law-making

• Allow the military to make laws

• Give judges more power over lawmakers

The Nigerian Independence Constitution of 1960 provided for

• A federal system with a ceremonial president

• A unitary system of government

• A presidential system with an executive president

• A confederal system

Judicial review is an important function of the judiciary because it

• Allows the judiciary to overrule the legislature

• Enables courts to declare laws unconstitutional

• Gives judges power to make laws

• Allows military tribunals to function

One major reason why the 1966 coup succeeded was

• The weakness of the judiciary

• Political instability and ethnic tensions

• Strong economic policies

• The influence of foreign governments

The Impeachment of a Nigerian president requires

• A simple majority in the National Assembly

• Two-thirds majority of the National Assembly

• Approval from the Supreme Court

• Consent from the military

The 1989 Constitution was unique because

• It introduced a single-party system

• It adopted a two-party system

• It banned all forms of democracy

• It introduced the confederal system in Nigeria

The first Republic collapsed mainly due to

• The inefficiency of the military

• Ethnic conflicts and electoral malpractice

• The judiciary's weakness

• The influence of traditional rulers

The concept of “political apathy” refers to

• Extreme political activism

• Indifference towards political activities

• Military takeovers in politics

• The formation of multiple political parties