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JAMB Government 2011
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5801.A system based on hierarchies of land ownership is
Afeudalism
Btotalitarianism
Ccommunism
Dfascism
Correct Answer: A
Feudalism was a medieval system based on a hierarchy of land ownership. The king owned all the land and granted it to lords (vassals) in exchange for military service. The lords then granted land to knights, and serfs worked the land.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5802.Which of the following performs quasi-legislative functions?
AThe Judiciary
BThe Traditional Institutions
CThe Civil Service
DThe Executive
Correct Answer: D
The executive performs quasi-legislative functions through delegated legislation. The executive (ministers, agencies) makes rules and regulations (statutory instruments, bye-laws) that have the force of law.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5803.A major weakness of confederation is
Aover-concentration of authority
Btendency towards secession
Clack of local independence
Dlack of common currency
Correct Answer: B
The major weakness of a confederation is the tendency towards secession. Since the component units retain most of the power, they can choose to secede (withdraw) from the confederation at any time. This makes the confederation unstable.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5804.Members of a parliament are required to report the proceedings of the house to their
Aconstituencies
Blocal government chairmen
Ctraditional rulers
Dpolitical parties
Correct Answer: A
Members of parliament represent their constituencies and are required to report the proceedings of the house to their constituents (the people in their constituencies).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5805.Which of the following Country is a unitary state?
ANigeria
BIndia
CUnited States of America
DGhana
Correct Answer: D
Ghana is a unitary state, where all power is concentrated in the central government. Nigeria, India, and the United States are federal states.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5806.Ending a session of parliament by royal proclamation means the
Aexpiration of parliament
Bprorogation of parliament
Cadjournment of parliament
Ddissolution of parliament
Correct Answer: B
Prorogation is the ending of a session of parliament by royal proclamation. It does not dissolve parliament; it only ends the current session. Dissolution ends the life of parliament and is followed by a general election.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5807.A main feature of the parliamentary system is that
Athe executive consists of all-party members
Bjudges are drawn from the ruling party
Celectoral commissioners leave at the end of their tenure
Dthe executive is appointed by the legislature
Correct Answer: D
In a parliamentary system, the executive (Prime Minister and cabinet) is drawn from and accountable to the legislature. The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the majority party in parliament.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5808.In a socialist economy, private accumulation of wealth is
Aprohibited
Bregulated
Climited
Dencouraged
Correct Answer: C
In a socialist economy, private accumulation of wealth is limited. The state owns the major means of production, and wealth is distributed more equally. It is not entirely prohibited, but it is limited.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5809.The earliest classification of constitutions was the work of
AAristotle
BJ.J. Rousseau
CK.C. Wheare
DPlato
Correct Answer: A
Aristotle is credited with the earliest classification of constitutions. He classified constitutions into monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy (and their perverted forms: tyranny, oligarchy, and mob rule).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5810.Constitutionalism refers to
Athe rule of law
Bthe supremacy of the constitution
Cthe separation of powers
Dthe limitation of government power
Correct Answer: D
Constitutionalism refers to the limitation of government power by a constitution. It is the principle that government authority should be legally limited, and the rights of citizens should be protected.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5811.An advantage of delegated legislation is that
Amuch time is saved in the process
Btechnical issues are handled by experts
Cministers and lawmakers work together
Dit hastens the implementation of policy
Correct Answer: B
Delegated legislation allows technical issues to be handled by experts. Parliament may not have the technical expertise to deal with complex issues, so it delegates law-making power to experts in the executive.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5812.One essential duty of a citizen to his state is to
Asupport the government in power
Brecite the pledge
Cpay his tax
Dencourage other citizens
Correct Answer: C
Paying taxes is an essential duty of a citizen. Taxes are used to fund public services and infrastructure. Other duties include obeying laws, defending the country, and participating in elections.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5813.Franchise in an electoral process means the
Aright to vote
Bownership of means of production
Cthe sovereignty of a nation
Drights and duties of a citizen
Correct Answer: A
Franchise means the right to vote in elections. It is also called suffrage.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5814.The type of party system in practice is defined by the
Arelationship between the parties and electorate
Bstructure of the political parties
Cmanner in which the parties operate
Dnumber of political parties in a country
Correct Answer: D
The type of party system is defined by the number of political parties in a country. One-party system, two-party system, multi-party system — these are all defined by the number of parties.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5815.Pressure groups harmonize different individual concerns through
Ainterest formulation
Binterest manipulation
Cinterest mobilisation
Dinterest aggregation
Correct Answer: D
Pressure groups harmonize different individual concerns through interest aggregation. They aggregate (combine) the interests of their members into a single voice.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5816.Opinion polls are organized to find out the
Abenefits derived by people from government
Bpeople's thought about a particular government policy
Cpeople's expectations from the government
Dfeelings of people about particular issues and policies
Correct Answer: D
Opinion polls are organized to find out the feelings of people about particular issues and policies. They measure public opinion on specific issues.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5817.In pre-colonial Igboland, autocratic rule was made difficult by the
Afear of dethronement
Babsence of a centralized system of authority
Cpressure from age grades
Dactivities of cult societies
Correct Answer: B
In pre-colonial Igboland, autocratic rule was made difficult by the absence of a centralized system of authority. The Igbo political system was acephalous (stateless), with power dispersed among age grades and village assemblies.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5818.The Yoruba traditional system of government was
Arepublican
Bdemocratic
Cmonarchical
Degalitarian
Correct Answer: C
The Yoruba traditional system of government was monarchical. The Oba (king) was the political and spiritual head, assisted by the Oyomesi (council of chiefs).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5819.Under the pre-colonial Sokoto Caliphate system, the next in command to the sultan was the
AAlkali
BGaladima
CMadaki
DWaziri
Correct Answer: D
In the Sokoto Caliphate, the next in command to the Sultan was the Waziri (Prime Minister). The Galadima was in charge of the capital, and the Madaki was a military commander.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5820.Which of the following societies was classified as acephalous?
ABenin
BIbbio
CIgbo
DIjaw
Correct Answer: C
The Igbo society was classified as acephalous (stateless). It had no centralized system of authority. Benin, Ibbio, and Ijaw had centralized systems.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5821.Indirect rule encouraged
Acommunal integration
Bexploitation and oppression
Cinter-communal cooperation
Dthe rise of nationalism
Correct Answer: B
Indirect rule encouraged exploitation and oppression. It was a system of colonial administration that used traditional rulers to exploit the people. It also encouraged the rise of nationalism, but the primary effect was exploitation and oppression.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5822.The main achievement of the nationalists in Nigeria was
Aregistration of political parties
Beconomic liberation of the nation
Cpolitical liberation of the nation
Dbuilding the nation
Correct Answer: C
The main achievement of the nationalists in Nigeria was political liberation of the nation — independence from British colonial rule in 1960.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5823.The major external factor that promoted nationalism in Nigeria was
APan-Africanism
Bthe Yom-Kippur War
Cthe Second World War
DAnti-apartheid Movement
Correct Answer: C
The Second World War was a major external factor that promoted nationalism in Nigeria. The war exposed the hypocrisy of colonial powers fighting for freedom while denying it to their colonies.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5824.The presidential system of government was introduced in Nigeria with the Constitution of
A1989
B1999
C1960
D1979
Correct Answer: D
The presidential system of government was introduced in Nigeria with the 1979 Constitution, which was modeled after the American presidential system.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5825.The Action Group crisis of 1963 led to the formation of
AUPP
BNEPU
CNPC
DNCNC
Correct Answer: A
The Action Group crisis of 1962 led to the formation of the United People's Party (UPP) by a faction of the Action Group.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5826.Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the power of judicial review was vested in the
APresident
BChief Justice
CSupreme Court
DParliament
Correct Answer: C
The power of judicial review was vested in the Supreme Court under the 1963 Republican Constitution. The Supreme Court had the power to interpret the constitution and declare laws unconstitutional.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5827.The rules and regulations of the civil service are called
AGeneral Order
BBureaucratic Order
CService Order
DAdministrative Order
Correct Answer: A
The rules and regulations of the civil service are called General Orders. They govern the conduct and conditions of service of civil servants.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5828.The Code of Conduct Bureau was essentially established to
Areduce corruption in public life
Bprotect the rights of public servants
Cenhance probity and accountability in public service
Densure the independence of the public service
Correct Answer: C
The Code of Conduct Bureau was established to enhance probity and accountability in public service. It receives asset declarations from public officers and investigates cases of corruption.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5829.Which of the following political parties was the first to be formed when the ban on politics was lifted in 1978?
ANPP
BPRP
CNPN
DUPN
Correct Answer: C
The National Party of Nigeria (NPN) was the first political party to be formed when the ban on politics was lifted in 1978. (The provided answer C is correct).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5830.The principle of federal character was adopted in order to promote equitable
Apositions and appointments among people of various regions
Bappointments between the North and the South
Copportunities between the males and females
Drevenue between groups in the country
Correct Answer: A
The principle of federal character was adopted to promote equitable positions and appointments among people of various regions. It ensures that all regions are represented in public institutions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5831.The component units of the Nigerian Federation comprise
Anational assembly, military, police and civil service
Bconstituency, ward, emirate and chiefdom
Cfederal, state, local government and federal capital territory
Dfederal capital territory, national assembly, supreme court and civil service
Correct Answer: C
The component units of the Nigerian Federation are the federal government, state governments, local governments, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5832.In Nigeria, privatization and commercialization policies were introduced to
Ahand over the control of commercial ventures to citizens
Bincrease the asset base of government
Cdivest government major control of commercial ventures
Dallow government control of the private sector
Correct Answer: C
Privatization and commercialization policies were introduced to divest government of major control of commercial ventures. The goal was to improve efficiency and reduce government involvement in business.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5833.An example of a public corporation in Nigeria is
ANational Universities Commission
BNigerian Television Authority
CNational Population Commission
DFirst Bank of Nigeria
Correct Answer: B
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is a public corporation. The National Universities Commission and National Population Commission are regulatory agencies. First Bank is a private company.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5834.Following the reform of the Native Authority system in Northern Nigeria, traditional rulers became
ACouncil
BChief-and-Council
CChief-in-Council
DChief-and-people
Correct Answer: C
Following the reform of the Native Authority system, traditional rulers became Chief-in-Council. They were no longer autocratic but had to consult with their councils.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5835.Under whose regime were Akwa-Ibom and Katsina States created?
AGen Murtala Muhammed
BGen Ibrahim Babangida
CGen Sani Abacha
DGen Yakubu Gowon
Correct Answer: B
Akwa-Ibom and Katsina States were created in 1987 under the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5836.Under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the appointment and posting of members of election tribunal on the elections conducted by INEC is the responsibility of the
AChairman, Independent National Electoral Commission
BPresident of Nigeria
CChief Justice of Nigeria
DPresident, Court of Appeal
Correct Answer: D
The President of the Court of Appeal is responsible for the appointment and posting of members of election tribunals under the 1999 Constitution.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5837.Rhodesia was the former name of
AZimbabwe
BSwaziland
CZambia
DNamibia
Correct Answer: A
Rhodesia was the former name of Zimbabwe. It was named after Cecil Rhodes.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5838.The adoption of non-alignment as a principle of Nigeria's foreign policy was aimed at
Apromoting Nigeria's leadership aspiration in Africa
Battaining equal status with the world powers
Cfulfilling a basic requirement for acceptance in the UN Security Council
Dinsulating Nigeria against having to take side in the Cold War
Correct Answer: D
Non-alignment was adopted to insulate Nigeria against having to take sides in the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5839.In 1979, the non-aligned member states were
A21
B27
C37
D19
Correct Answer: A
By 1979, the non-aligned movement had over 90 member states. (The provided options have errors).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5840.Which of the following was the secretary general of OPEC?
AJibril Aminu
BAret Adams
CDalhatu Bayero
DRilwan Lukwan
Correct Answer: D
Rilwan Lukman was a Secretary General of OPEC. (The provided answer D is correct).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5841.Which of the following countries pioneered the idea of ECOWAS alongside Nigeria?
ALiberia
BTogo
CGhana
DCameroun
Correct Answer: B
Togo, under President Gnassingbé Eyadéma, pioneered the idea of ECOWAS alongside Nigeria under General Yakubu Gowon.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5842.Which of the following international organizations were in existence before the Second World War?
AThe UNO
BThe OAU
CThe League of Nations
DThe ECOWAS
Correct Answer: C
The League of Nations was in existence before the Second World War (1920-1946). The UNO, OAU, and ECOWAS were established after the war.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5843.The organ of the United Nations responsible for the approval of its annual budget is the
ASecretariat
BSecurity Council
CGeneral Assembly
DEconomic and Social Council
Correct Answer: C
The General Assembly is responsible for approving the annual budget of the United Nations.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2011
Q5844.Each member state is represented on the Board of Governors of OPEC for a period of
A2 years
B3 years
C4 years
D1 year
Correct Answer: A
Each member state is represented on the Board of Governors of OPEC for a period of 2 years.
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JAMB Government 2012
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2012
Q5845.Which Questions Paper Type of Government as indicated above is given to you?
AType Green
BType Purple
CType Red
DType Yellow
Correct Answer: A
The question paper type is indicated on the top of your question paper. You should check the instruction on your exam paper to confirm.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2012
Q5846.The distinctive attribute of a state is the monopoly of
Acontrol
Bpower
Cviolence
Djustice
Correct Answer: C
According to Max Weber, the distinctive attribute of a state is the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force (violence) within a given territory. This means the state alone has the right to use force to enforce laws and maintain order. Other institutions (like families, businesses) cannot legally use force.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2012
Q5847.State as a political entity refers to
AAn organized group within a definite territory
BAn association of men in a given society
CA branch of a nation
DA geographical location
Correct Answer: A
A state is a political entity that possesses four essential attributes: a definite territory, a permanent population, a government, and sovereignty. It is an organized group within a definite territory. An association of men is a society. A branch of a nation is not a state. A geographical location is just territory.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2012
Q5848.Political values are acquired in any given society through
Apolitical re-orientation
Bpolitical campaign
Cpolitical socialization
Dpolitical indoctrination
Correct Answer: C
Political socialization is the process by which individuals acquire political values, beliefs, and attitudes. It occurs through family, schools, peer groups, mass media, and other agents of socialization. Political re-orientation and indoctrination are more deliberate and forceful. A political campaign is a short-term activity.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2012
Q5849.In a democratic government, political sovereignty is vested in the
Alegislature
Belite
Cexecutive
Delectorate
Correct Answer: D
In a democracy, political sovereignty is vested in the electorate (the people). The people are the ultimate source of political power. They exercise this power by electing representatives to govern on their behalf. The legislature, executive, and elite derive their power from the people.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2012
Q5850.One judicial function performed by the executive is
AGranting of amnesty
BImplementing judicial orders
CEnsuring obedience to the law
DAppointing judges
Correct Answer: A
The executive performs a judicial function when it grants amnesty (pardon) to convicted persons. This is a prerogative of mercy. Implementing judicial orders and ensuring obedience to law are executive functions but not judicial in nature. Appointing judges is a quasi-judicial function, but it is more of an administrative function.