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This 2021 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 2021 set with instant marking.

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1. A legislature with two chambers is described as
  1. bicameral
  2. unicameral
  3. collective
  4. federal

Answer: A. bicameral

A bicameral legislature consists of two distinct legislative chambers.

2. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is usually
  1. elected directly by all voters for a fixed presidential term
  2. the prime minister, who is typically drawn from the legislature
  3. appointed by the chief justice
  4. the speaker of the upper chamber

Answer: B. the prime minister, who is typically drawn from the legislature

The prime minister leads the government and normally emerges from the parliamentary majority.

3. The power of a court to determine whether a law conforms to the constitution is called
  1. judicial immunity
  2. constitutional convention
  3. delegated legislation
  4. judicial review

Answer: D. judicial review

Judicial review allows courts to test laws or government actions against the constitution.

4. The principal purpose of separating governmental powers among different organs is to
  1. make the judiciary subordinate to the executive
  2. ensure that all powers are held by the legislature
  3. prevent concentration and abuse of political power
  4. remove the need for a written constitution

Answer: C. prevent concentration and abuse of political power

Dividing powers and providing checks helps prevent any one organ from becoming too powerful.

5. When a legislature approves or rejects a president's nominees for senior offices, it is exercising a
  1. check on executive power
  2. judicial function
  3. local government function
  4. party primary

Answer: A. check on executive power

Legislative confirmation gives the legislature a means of scrutinizing executive appointments.

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