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JAMB Government 2015
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6001.The upper house of the legislature is responsible for the
AAssent to bill
Bsigning of treaties
Capproval of budgets
Dratification of international agreements
Correct Answer: D
The upper house of the legislature (e.g., the Senate) is responsible for the ratification of international agreements and treaties. Assent to bills is the function of the executive. Approval of budgets is a joint function of both houses.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6002.Which of the following political parties contested the 1993 Presidential Election?
ANRC and SDP
BAD and APP
CUNCP and NPD
DPRP and DPP
Correct Answer: A
The political parties that contested the 1993 Presidential Election were the National Republican Convention (NRC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The election was annulled by Ibrahim Babangida.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6003.A mode of production in which the resources of a community are pooled together for the general well-being of the people is called
ACommunism
Bcommunalism
Csocialism
DCapitalism
Correct Answer: B
Communalism is a mode of production in which the resources of a community are pooled together for the general well-being of the people. It is characterized by communal ownership of the means of production.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6004.Which of these international organizations was Nigeria a founding member?
AUNO
BThe Commonwealth
CNATO
DECOWAS
Correct Answer: D
Nigeria was a founding member of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) in 1975. Nigeria was not a founding member of the UNO (1945), the Commonwealth (1949), or NATO (1949).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6005.Nigeria's role in ECOWAS was significant in dispute resolution in
ALiberia
BNigeria
Cthe Gambia
DSenegal
Correct Answer: A
Nigeria's role in ECOWAS was significant in dispute resolution in Liberia. Nigeria led the ECOMOG peacekeeping force that intervened in the Liberian civil war.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6006.An example of civil right of a citizen is the right to
Abe voted for
Bproperty and justice
Cpeaceful assembly
DVote
Correct Answer: B
An example of a civil right of a citizen is the right to property and justice. Civil rights protect individual freedoms and equality. The right to vote and be voted for are political rights. The right to peaceful assembly is also a civil right but property and justice is more fundamental.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6007.In the judicial parlance, writ means
ARestraining order
Bprohibitive order
Cacquitting order
DSentencing order
Correct Answer: A
In judicial parlance, a writ means a restraining order. It is a formal written order issued by a court commanding a person or entity to do or refrain from doing something.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6008.Public corporations are controlled by the legislature through
ADaily monitoring of their activities
Bdiscipline of staff
Capproval of their annual budgets
DRecruitment of staff
Correct Answer: C
Public corporations are controlled by the legislature through the approval of their annual budgets. The legislature also conducts oversight functions and investigates their activities.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6009.One of the reasons for the adoption of Africa as the centre piece of Nigeria's foreign policy is to
AEncourage rivalry in Africa
Bmonopolize African economies
Cprotect her domestic environment
DChallenge the major powers
Correct Answer: C
One of the reasons for the adoption of Africa as the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy is to protect her domestic environment. Nigeria seeks to promote peace and stability in Africa to protect its own security and economic interests.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6010.Elective principle was first introduced in Nigeria by the
ALyttleton Constitution
BRichards Constitution
CClifford Constitution
DMacpherson Constitution
Correct Answer: C
The elective principle was first introduced in Nigeria by the Clifford Constitution of 1922. It allowed for the election of a few Africans into the Legislative Council.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6011.The type of pressure group that champions the interest and the right of the under privileged is known as the
AProfessional pressure groups
Bpromotional interest groups
Ceconomic interest groups
DEducational pressure groups
Correct Answer: B
The type of pressure group that champions the interest and rights of the underprivileged is known as promotional interest groups (also called public interest groups). They advocate for causes that benefit society as a whole.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6012.A major innovation of the 1979 Constitution was the
AIncrease in constitutional power of elected officials
Bcreation of more state
Cprohibition of cross-carpeting
DIntroduction of presidential system
Correct Answer: D
A major innovation of the 1979 Constitution was the introduction of the presidential system of government. This replaced the parliamentary system of the First Republic.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6013.The organ of the AU that prepares for the meeting of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government is the
ACommission of Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration
BAfrican Parliament
CCouncil of Ministers
DGeneral Secretariat
Correct Answer: C
The organ of the AU that prepares for the meeting of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government is the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers is made up of foreign ministers of member states.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6014.One of the features of a fascist government is that
APolitical power is decentralized
Bit gives room for opposition
Cthe state defines the rights of individuals
DSovereignty is identified with landed property
Correct Answer: C
One of the features of a fascist government is that the state defines the rights of individuals. In fascism, the state is supreme, and individual rights are subordinate to the interests of the state.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6015.Promotion and discipline of civil servants is the responsibility of the
ACivil Service Commission
BMinistry of Labour
CPublic Service Commission
DFederal Character Commission
Correct Answer: A
Promotion and discipline of civil servants is the responsibility of the Civil Service Commission. The Public Service Commission handles similar functions at the state level.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6016.Under the unitary arrangement, the centre is vested with
ALimited power over the constituent units
Bequal power with the constituent units
Cinsignificant power
DAbsolute power
Correct Answer: D
Under a unitary arrangement, the centre is vested with absolute power. All political and administrative power is concentrated at the central government.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6017.Which of these international organizations is Nigeria a member majorly because of her economic interest?
AUN
BCommonwealth
CAU
DOPEC
Correct Answer: D
Nigeria is a member of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) majorly because of her economic interest. OPEC coordinates the petroleum policies of member countries to stabilize oil prices.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6018.Abolition of civil liberty is an attribute of
APresidential government
Bparliamentary government
Cmilitary government
DRepublic government
Correct Answer: C
Abolition of civil liberty is an attribute of military government. Military regimes often suspend the constitution, ban political parties, and restrict freedom of speech and assembly.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6019.One of the agencies introduced by the military to promote national interest was the
ANational Youth Service Corps
BDirectorate of Mass Mobilization for Social and Economic Reconstruction
CDirectorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructure
DNational Directorate for Employment
Correct Answer: A
One of the agencies introduced by the military to promote national interest was the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), established in 1973 to promote national unity and integration.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6020.One of the main objectives of OPEC is to
AAssist multinational companies to monopolize market
Bprotect the interest of multinational companies
Cstabilize the income of developing nations
DFix and allocate production to member nations
Correct Answer: D
One of the main objectives of OPEC is to fix and allocate production to member nations. This is done to stabilize oil prices and ensure fair returns for member countries.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6021.Nigeria's foreign relation with Britain was strained during the Buhari Regime because
ABritain tested atomic bomb in the Sahara Desert
BBritain refused to extradite Alhaji Umaru Dikko
CBritain supported apartheid in South Africa
DBritain imposed sanctions on Nigeria
Correct Answer: B
Nigeria's foreign relation with Britain was strained during the Buhari Regime because Britain refused to extradite Alhaji Umaru Dikko. The Dikko affair involved the attempted kidnapping of Umaru Dikko, a former Nigerian minister, in London.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6022.The Babangida Regime differed from Buhari Regime because in the former
AGovernors were assisted by commissioners
Bministers executed government policies
Cgovernors were members of the National Council of State
DThe post of Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff was created
Correct Answer: A
The Babangida Regime differed from the Buhari Regime because in the former, governors were assisted by commissioners. In the Buhari regime, governors were military officers.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6023.A feature of the presidential system is that
AThe president has an indefinite term of office
Bthere is a separate election for the executive and the legislature
Cthe president is a member of the legislature
DThe cabinet is collectively accountable to the legislature
Correct Answer: B
A feature of the presidential system is that there is a separate election for the executive and the legislature. The president and members of the legislature are elected separately.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6024.The Chairman of the Federal Character Commission is appointed by the
ASecretary to the Government of the Federation
BNational Assembly
CMinister of Labour and Productivity
DPresident
Correct Answer: D
The Chairman of the Federal Character Commission is appointed by the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6025.A form of government in which the sovereign power to rule is vested in a small number of people considered as the best qualified to rule is
AAutocracy
Btheocracy
Cgerontocracy
DAristocracy
Correct Answer: D
Aristocracy is a form of government in which the sovereign power to rule is vested in a small number of people considered as the best qualified to rule.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6026.One of the major shortcomings of ECOWAS is
AExpansion of market
BTrade liberalization
Ccurbing smuggling
DFostering of unity
Correct Answer: C
One of the major shortcomings of ECOWAS is that it has not been able to effectively curb smuggling across borders. Smuggling undermines the economic integration objectives of ECOWAS.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6027.The party that formed a coalition with the NPC in the First Republic was
ANCNC
BAG
CNEPU
DUMBC
Correct Answer: A
The party that formed a coalition with the NPC (Northern People's Congress) in the First Republic was the NCNC (National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons). They formed a coalition government in 1960.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6028.Personal authority is synonymous with
ACharismatic authority
Binstruments; authority
Csacred authority
DLegal authority
Correct Answer: A
Personal authority is synonymous with charismatic authority. It is based on the personal qualities and charisma of the leader, as described by Max Weber.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6029.The administrative system used by the British in her colonies was
AIndignant system
Bdirect rule
Cindirect rule
DPolicy of assimilation
Correct Answer: C
The administrative system used by the British in her colonies was indirect rule. It involved governing through traditional rulers and institutions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6030.An electoral system in which a candidate with the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared winner is
AAlternative vote system
Bsecond ballot system
Cabsolute majority system
DSimple majority system
Correct Answer: D
A simple majority system (first-past-the-post) is an electoral system in which a candidate with the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared winner, even without an absolute majority.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6031.Which of the following belongs to the administrative cadre in the civil service?
AExecutive Officers
BSurveyors
CMedical Director
DDeputy Director
Correct Answer: D
The administrative cadre in the civil service includes the Deputy Director and other administrative officers. Executive Officers belong to the executive cadre. Surveyors and Medical Directors belong to the professional cadre.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6032.Aristocracy is described as a form of government in which
APopular citizens rule
Bthe clergy rules
Cfew citizens rule
DBest citizens rule
Correct Answer: D
Aristocracy is described as a form of government in which the best citizens rule. It is rule by a small, privileged class considered to be the best qualified.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6033.The head of the Old Oyo Empire was the
AAlaafin
BBashorun
COoni
DAre-Ona-kakanfo
Correct Answer: A
The head of the Old Oyo Empire was the Alaafin. He was the political and spiritual leader of the empire.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6034.The Babangida Regime re-established diplomatic ties with
AFrance
BGermany
CIsrael
DBritain
Correct Answer: C
The Babangida Regime re-established diplomatic ties with Israel in 1992. Nigeria had broken ties with Israel in 1973 during the Yom Kippur War.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6035.The remote cause of the Action Group Crisis of 1962 was the
AFear of domination
Babolition of federalism
Cpersonality clash among its leaders
DIssue of self-government
Correct Answer: C
The remote cause of the Action Group Crisis of 1962 was the personality clash among its leaders, particularly between Obafemi Awolowo and Samuel Ladoke Akintola.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6036.Fixed tenure of office is associated with the
AParliamentary system
Bmonarchical system
Crepublican system
DPresidential system
Correct Answer: D
Fixed tenure of office is associated with the presidential system. The president is elected for a fixed term (e.g., 4 years) and cannot be removed except by impeachment.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6037.Which of the following was a Revenue Allocation Commission?
AUdoji Commission
BRaisman Commission
CAboyade Commission
DWilliams Commission
Correct Answer: C
The Aboyade Commission was a Revenue Allocation Commission. It was set up in 1977 to review revenue allocation in Nigeria.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6038.Election can be used to measure the effectiveness of
APressure groups
Bpolitical propaganda
Cpolitical opinion
DPublic opinion
Correct Answer: D
Election can be used to measure the effectiveness of public opinion. The outcome of an election reflects the collective opinion of the electorate.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6039.A feature of communalism is that
AOwnership of land is vested in the community
Ba landowner can employ landless men
Clandless men have no privileges as citizens
DSovereignty is identified with landed property
Correct Answer: A
A feature of communalism is that ownership of land is vested in the community. Land is owned collectively by the community, not by individuals.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6040.In the Hausa pre-colonial system, the officer in charge of fishing activities was the
ASarkin Noma
BSarkin Dogarai
CSarkin Ruwa
DSarkin Pawa
Correct Answer: C
In the Hausa pre-colonial system, the officer in charge of fishing activities was the Sarkin Ruwa. Sarkin Noma was in charge of agriculture. Sarkin Pawa was in charge of butchers.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6041.The social and Cultural Affairs Commission is a specialized agency of the
AOPEC
BCommonwealth
CUN
DECOWAS
Correct Answer: C
The Social and Cultural Affairs Commission is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). It is part of the UN's Economic and Social Council.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6042.Which of the following assists the president in the formulation of foreign policies?
AMinistry of Foreign Affairs
BMinistry of Interior
CMinistry of Defence
DMinistry of Justice
Correct Answer: A
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs assists the president in the formulation and implementation of foreign policies. It is the principal organ for the conduct of Nigeria's foreign relations.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6043.Rule by divine right is a basis of
AAbsolute monarchy
Brepresentative democracy
Cthe republican system
Dthe feudal system
Correct Answer: A
Rule by divine right is a basis of absolute monarchy. The monarch claims to rule by the will of God and is not accountable to the people.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2015
Q6044.An important ingredient of the civil service is
AHierarchy
Bimbalance
Cnepotism
DPartisanship
Correct Answer: A
An important ingredient of the civil service is hierarchy. The civil service is organized in a hierarchical structure, with clear lines of authority and responsibility.
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Government
2016
Q6045.Which of the following is a foremost right of a citizen?
AReligious right
BAcademic right
CRight to life
DPrivate life
Correct Answer: C
The right to life is the foremost and most fundamental right of a citizen. Without life, no other right can be enjoyed. It is guaranteed by Section 33 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. Religious right, academic right, and private life are also important but subordinate to the right to life.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6046.Which of the following is a merit of aristocracy?
ALeaders must have military experience
BThe best citizen is in control of government
COrganised few control the government
DMajority control the government
Correct Answer: B
Aristocracy is a form of government where the best-qualified citizens rule. Its merit is that the best citizens are in control of government. Military experience is not a requirement. The organised few controlling government is a feature of oligarchy, not a merit. Majority control is a feature of democracy.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6047.Which of the following is a strategy of foreign policy implementation?
ACultural integration
BDemocratic elections
CPolitical representation
DPropaganda
Correct Answer: D
Propaganda is a strategy used in foreign policy implementation to influence international opinion and project a favourable image of a country. Cultural integration, democratic elections, and political representation are not strategies of foreign policy implementation.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6048.The Structural Adjustment Programme was introduced under the
ABabangida Regime
BObasanjo Regime
CBuhari Regime
DAbacha Regime
Correct Answer: A
The Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) was introduced in 1986 under the Ibrahim Babangida regime. It was an economic reform programme designed to restructure the Nigerian economy.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6049.To facilitate the effective achievement of its objectives, ECOWAS is operationally structured with
Acouncils
Bpanels
Ccommittees
Dcommissions
Correct Answer: A
ECOWAS is operationally structured with councils, including the Authority of Heads of State and Government, the Council of Ministers, and the Executive Council. These councils facilitate effective achievement of its objectives.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6050.Shortage of trained personnel is a major problem of the
AFederal Government
BState Governments
CRegional Governments
DLocal Governments
Correct Answer: D
Shortage of trained personnel is a major problem of local governments in Nigeria. Local governments often lack qualified staff to implement policies and provide services effectively.