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JAMB UTME Government 2009 past questions and answers

This 2009 JAMB UTME Government set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2009 set with instant marking.

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1. A constitution is described as rigid when it
  1. is enforced only by the executive
  2. requires a special procedure for amendment
  3. contains no written provisions
  4. can be changed by an ordinary law alone

Answer: B. requires a special procedure for amendment

A rigid constitution requires more demanding amendment procedures than ordinary legislation.

2. In a federal system, constitutional powers are shared between
  1. the ruling party and opposition parties
  2. the legislature and the judiciary only
  3. a central government and constituent units
  4. the civil service and pressure groups

Answer: C. a central government and constituent units

Federalism divides governmental authority between a national government and constitutionally recognized constituent units.

3. Which principle is most directly expressed by the rule of law?
  1. The executive may disregard court orders in emergencies
  2. Public officials are exempt from ordinary legal processes
  3. The legislature is the only institution subject to law
  4. All persons are subject to the law and its impartial administration

Answer: D. All persons are subject to the law and its impartial administration

The rule of law requires both citizens and public authorities to be governed by law impartially.

4. The main constitutional purpose of separating governmental powers is to
  1. reduce the concentration and possible abuse of power
  2. make the judiciary responsible for making every law
  3. place all public appointments under the legislature
  4. prevent the branches of government from checking one another

Answer: A. reduce the concentration and possible abuse of power

Separating powers limits the concentration of authority and helps prevent its abuse.

5. A feature that commonly distinguishes a presidential system from a parliamentary system is that the president
  1. is always selected by the monarch
  2. serves as head of government independently of legislative confidence
  3. must be a member of the legislature
  4. can never be removed before the end of a term

Answer: B. serves as head of government independently of legislative confidence

In a presidential system the executive's tenure does not ordinarily depend on maintaining legislative confidence.

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