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JAMB Government 2016
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6051.The right of a state is known as
Aauthority
Bpower
Csovereignty
Dlegitimacy
Correct Answer: C
The right of a state is known as sovereignty. Sovereignty is the supreme power of the state to make and enforce laws within its territory without external interference. Authority, power, and legitimacy are related concepts but not synonymous with the right of a state.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6052.The popularity of a political party in a given democracy rests on its
Aconstitution
Bmanifesto
Cideology
Dnumber of branches
Correct Answer: B
The popularity of a political party in a democracy rests on its manifesto. The manifesto contains the party's programmes and policies, which appeal to voters. A constitution, ideology, and number of branches are important but the manifesto is the primary basis for popular support.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6053.A system of local council that allows for rotational leadership is known as
Asingle executive
Bdual executive
Cmulti executive
Dcollegiate executive
Correct Answer: D
A collegiate executive is a system of local council that allows for rotational leadership. Leadership rotates among members of the executive committee. A single executive is one person. A dual executive is two persons. A multi-executive is multiple persons but not necessarily rotational.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6054.A type of constitution that is difficult to amend is described as
Awritten and flexible
Brigid and written
Cunwritten and rigid
Dflexible and rigid
Correct Answer: B
A rigid and written constitution is difficult to amend. It requires a special procedure (e.g., two-thirds majority in parliament, referendum) to amend. A flexible constitution can be easily amended. An unwritten constitution is usually flexible.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6055.The political achievement of UN is the promotion of
Aeconomic development
Beducational development
Cinternational peace and security
Ddemocratic institution
Correct Answer: C
The main political achievement of the UN is the promotion of international peace and security. It was established in 1945 primarily to prevent another world war. Economic development, educational development, and democratic institutions are secondary objectives.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6056.Elective principle in Nigeria was first introduced by
ARichards Constitution
BMacpherson Constitution
CLittleton Constitution
DClifford Constitution
Correct Answer: D
The elective principle in Nigeria was first introduced by the Clifford Constitution of 1922. It allowed for the election of a few Africans into the Legislative Council.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6057.The three major political parties of the First Republic can be said to have had
Anational outlook
Bregional and ethnic undertone
Cgovernmental funding
Dreligious and sectional appeals
Correct Answer: B
The three major political parties of the First Republic (NPC, NCNC, AG) had regional and ethnic undertones. The NPC was dominant in the North, the NCNC in the East, and the AG in the West.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6058.Development of the Civil Service relies on
Aimpartiality
Banonymity
Cprobity
Dneutrality
Correct Answer: C
The development of the Civil Service relies on probity (integrity and honesty). Impartiality, anonymity, and neutrality are also important principles of the civil service, but probity is central to its development and public trust.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6059.The chief executive system is associated with
Afederalism
Bpresidentialism
Cparliamentary
Dunitarism
Correct Answer: B
The chief executive system is associated with presidentialism. In a presidential system, the president is both the head of state and head of government, and is the chief executive.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6060.Public Corporations are mainly funded through
Aforeign aid
Bshareholders fund
Cinternally generated funds
Dgovernment subvention
Correct Answer: D
Public corporations are mainly funded through government subvention (grants). The government provides funds from the treasury to finance their operations. They may also generate internal revenue and receive foreign aid, but government subvention is the main source.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6061.Which of the following is the oldest Public Corporation in Nigeria?
APower Distribution Company of Nigeria
BNigeria Mining Corporation
CNigerian Railway Corporation
DNigerian Postal Services
Correct Answer: C
The Nigerian Railway Corporation is the oldest public corporation in Nigeria. It was established in 1898 during the colonial era.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6062.In 1987, Nigeria attained a federation of
A19 states
B12 states
C21 states
D30 states
Correct Answer: C
In 1987, Nigeria attained a federation of 21 states. Ibrahim Babangida created two new states (Akwa Ibom and Katsina) in 1987, bringing the total to 21.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6063.The Ombudsman aims at
Aoffering qualitative educational services
Brendering alternative dispute resolution services
Cproviding qualitative job opportunities
Dentertaining complaints on abuse of public office
Correct Answer: D
The Ombudsman (Public Complaints Commission) aims at entertaining complaints on abuse of public office. It investigates complaints against public officials and institutions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6064.The apex body under the military regime of Yakubu Gowon was
ASupreme Military Council
BFederal Executive Council
CThe Armed Forces Ruling Council
DThe National Council of State
Correct Answer: A
The apex body under the military regime of Yakubu Gowon was the Supreme Military Council (SMC). The Armed Forces Ruling Council was under Babangida. The Federal Executive Council is the executive arm.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6065.One of the problems of the Commonwealth of Nations is lack of
Afinance
Badministrative structures
Ccultural heterogeneity
Dcapacity to enforce decisions
Correct Answer: D
One of the problems of the Commonwealth of Nations is the lack of capacity to enforce decisions. The Commonwealth has no military or economic enforcement mechanism. It relies on moral suasion and consensus.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6066.A major objective of Public Complaints Commission is
Acreating fair opportunities for all government employees
Btraining and promoting public servants
Caddressing grievances of individuals and groups
Dcreating an efficient work environment
Correct Answer: C
A major objective of the Public Complaints Commission is addressing the grievances of individuals and groups against public officials and institutions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6067.Activities of pressure groups that influence governmental decisions are hampered by
Aits size
Bits leadership
Cits affiliation
Dthe economy
Correct Answer: D
The activities of pressure groups that influence governmental decisions are hampered by the economy. In a poor economy, pressure groups may lack the resources to effectively lobby and campaign.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6068.Which of the following is a major feature of democracy?
ACapacity to influence people
BExistence of political office holders
CDecision making
DConsent of the people
Correct Answer: D
A major feature of democracy is the consent of the people. Democratic government derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed, expressed through elections.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6069.The struggle for self-government from foreign rule is known as
Aimperialism
Bnationalism
Cpatriotism
Dneo-colonialism
Correct Answer: B
The struggle for self-government from foreign rule is known as nationalism. It is the political movement demanding independence from colonial rule.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6070.Territorial defence in the Yoruba pre-colonial system was the responsibility of the
AAare-Ona-Kakanfo
BOba
COgboni
DOyomesi
Correct Answer: A
Territorial defence in the Yoruba pre-colonial system was the responsibility of the Aare-Ona-Kakanfo. He was the commander-in-chief of the army. The Oba was the political head. The Ogboni was a secret society. The Oyomesi was the council of chiefs.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6071.An effective means of measuring public opinion is
Areferendum
Bradio interview
Cletters to government
Dtelephone calls
Correct Answer: A
A referendum is an effective means of measuring public opinion. It is a direct vote by the electorate on a specific issue.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6072.Universal Adult Suffrage permits all
Acitizens to vote
Badults to vote
Ceducated adults to vote
Dtax payers to vote
Correct Answer: B
Universal Adult Suffrage permits all adults to vote, regardless of gender, race, education, or property ownership. It is the right of all adult citizens to vote.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6073.In the pre-colonial Emirate system, the emir of Gwandu controlled the
ACentral section
BSouthern section
CEastern section
DWestern section
Correct Answer: D
In the pre-colonial Emirate system, the emir of Gwandu controlled the Western section of the Sokoto Caliphate.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6074.Both federal and state governments derive power from the
Aresidual list
Bconcurrent list
Cexclusive list
Dregional list
Correct Answer: B
Both federal and state governments derive power from the concurrent list. The concurrent list contains items on which both federal and state governments can legislate.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6075.A social group consisting of two or more people who interact and identify with one another is
Anation
Bsociety
Cgovernment
Dstate
Correct Answer: B
A society is a social group consisting of two or more people who interact and identify with one another. A nation is a group with common identity. A government is the institution that governs. A state is a political entity.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6076.Which of the following Nigerian president initiated and facilitated the creation of NEPAD?
AGoodluck Jonathan
BOlusegun Obasanjo
CUmaru Musa Yar'adua
DMohammadu Buhari
Correct Answer: B
President Olusegun Obasanjo initiated and facilitated the creation of NEPAD (New Partnership for Africa's Development) in 2001.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6077.Nigeria became a republic with the
A1979 Constitution
B1989 Constitution
C1960 Constitution
D1963 Constitution
Correct Answer: D
Nigeria became a republic with the 1963 Constitution. The 1963 Republican Constitution removed the Queen as Head of State and replaced her with a Nigerian President.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6078.Which of the following is a function of the civil service commission?
AEnforcement of law and order
BPayment of civil servants' salaries
CDiscipline of erring civil servants
DProtection of lives and properties
Correct Answer: C
The discipline of erring civil servants is a function of the Civil Service Commission. It handles appointment, promotion, discipline, and dismissal of civil servants.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6079.The concentration of power on the units is a merit of
Aquasi-federal-system
Bconfederal system
Cfederal system
Dunitary system
Correct Answer: B
The concentration of power on the units is a merit of the confederal system. In a confederation, the component units retain most of the power.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6080.In fascism, the leader is
Asupreme
Bdemocratic
Crich
Dreligious
Correct Answer: A
In fascism, the leader is supreme. The leader is above the constitution and all state institutions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6081.Delegated legislation is the
Alimitation of responsibilities to agencies
Btransfer of responsibilities to agencies
Cdeterring of responsibilities of agencies
Dfacilitation responsibilities of agencies
Correct Answer: B
Delegated legislation is the transfer of law-making responsibilities to agencies other than the legislature.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6082.Which of the following countries significantly contributed to the formation of ECOMOG?
AGhana
BGambia
CLiberia
DNigeria
Correct Answer: D
Nigeria significantly contributed to the formation of ECOMOG (ECOWAS Monitoring Group). Nigeria provided the bulk of troops and funding for ECOMOG's intervention in Liberia.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6083.An important element of the doctrine of separation of powers is
ADelegation of power
BChecks and Balances
CRule of Law
DConcentration diffusion of powers
Correct Answer: B
An important element of the doctrine of separation of powers is checks and balances. Each arm of government checks the others to prevent tyranny.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6084.Nigeria's action towards the external environment is embedded in her
Astate policy
Bparty policy
Cgovernment policy
Dforeign policy
Correct Answer: D
Nigeria's action towards the external environment is embedded in her foreign policy. Foreign policy guides a country's relations with other countries.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6085.The first Nigerian nationalist to demand self-government was
AHerbert Macaulay
BNnamdi Azikiwe
CObafemi Awolowo
DTafawa Balewa
Correct Answer: B
Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first Nigerian nationalist to demand self-government. He demanded independence in 1943.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6086.The Nigeria Youth Movement was formed in
A1934
B1936
C1938
D1940
Correct Answer: C
The Nigeria Youth Movement was formed in 1938.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6087.The Clifford Constitution introduced the elective principle into the
AExecutive Council
BLegislative Council
CJudicial Council
DProvincial Council
Correct Answer: B
The Clifford Constitution of 1922 introduced the elective principle into the Legislative Council.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6088.The first political party in Nigeria was formed in
A1920
B1922
C1923
D1925
Correct Answer: C
The first political party in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP), was formed in 1923.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6089.The 1946 Richards Constitution established a
AUnicameral legislature
BBicameral legislature
CTricameral legislature
DQuadricameral legislature
Correct Answer: A
The 1946 Richards Constitution established a unicameral legislature for Nigeria.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6090.The 1954 Lyttleton Constitution created a
AUnitary system
BFederal system
CConfederal system
DParliamentary system
Correct Answer: B
The 1954 Lyttleton Constitution created a federal system for Nigeria.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6091.The first Prime Minister of Nigeria was
ANnamdi Azikiwe
BAbubakar Tafawa Balewa
CObafemi Awolowo
DAhmadu Bello
Correct Answer: B
The first Prime Minister of Nigeria was Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6092.Nigeria became independent on
AOctober 1, 1960
BOctober 1, 1963
CJanuary 1, 1960
DJanuary 1, 1963
Correct Answer: A
Nigeria became independent on October 1, 1960.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6093.The first President of Nigeria was
ANnamdi Azikiwe
BAbubakar Tafawa Balewa
CObafemi Awolowo
DAhmadu Bello
Correct Answer: A
The first President of Nigeria was Nnamdi Azikiwe, who became President in 1963 when Nigeria became a republic.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2016
Q6094.The first military coup in Nigeria took place on
AJanuary 15, 1966
BJuly 29, 1966
CJanuary 15, 1970
DJuly 29, 1975
Correct Answer: A
The first military coup in Nigeria took place on January 15, 1966.
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JAMB Government 2017
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6095.Between 1960 and 1980, Nigeria experienced all the following systems of government except
Aunitary
Bfederal
Cconfederal
Dparliamentary
Correct Answer: A
Between 1960 and 1980, Nigeria experienced federal, parliamentary, and presidential systems, but never a unitary or confederal system. Nigeria has always been a federation since independence.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6096.Which of the following was the first political party in Nigeria?
AThe Action Group (AG)
BNorthern People's Congress (NPC)
CNational Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC)
DNigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
Correct Answer: D
The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) was the first political party in Nigeria, founded by Herbert Macaulay in 1923.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6097.The primary function of government in a state is to
Abuild schools and hospitals
Bprovide transport services
Cengage in campaigns and rallies
Dmaintain law and order
Correct Answer: D
The primary function of government in a state is to maintain law and order. Other functions like building schools and hospitals are secondary.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6098.A country is most likely to have a good government only if it has
Aa good constitution but bad operators
Bgood operators but bad constitution
Ca good constitution and good operators
Dillegitimate government
Correct Answer: C
A country is most likely to have a good government only if it has both a good constitution and good operators. A good constitution provides the framework, and good operators implement it effectively.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6099.Which of the following is a basic principle of democracy? Rule by
Athe majority and the right of the minority
Bthe minority at the expense of the majority
Cthe wealthy few
Dtwo political parties
Correct Answer: A
A basic principle of democracy is rule by the majority with respect for the rights of the minority. This ensures that the majority governs while minority rights are protected.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6100.Which of the following is a legal source of political authority?
APower from the gun
BEconomic power
CMinority power
DPower from the electorate
Correct Answer: D
Power from the electorate is a legal source of political authority. In a democracy, political authority is derived from the consent of the governed through elections.