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JAMB Government 2017
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6101.Which organ of government is vested with the responsibility of initiating bills and recommending them to the legislature for consideration?
AFederal House of Representatives
BExecutive
CSenate
DJudiciary
Correct Answer: B
The executive is vested with the responsibility of initiating bills and recommending them to the legislature for consideration. In a presidential system, the executive initiates most bills.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6102.In democracies, political participation could be restricted on the basis of
Areligion
Bage
Csex
Dclass
Correct Answer: B
In democracies, political participation is restricted on the basis of age. Only adults of a certain age (e.g., 18 years) are allowed to vote.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6103.Disenfranchisement refers to the
Aqualification of voters in an election
BDisqualification of fraudulent president aspirants
Cdenial of the right to vote in an election
Dright to vote and be voted for
Correct Answer: C
Disenfranchisement refers to the denial of the right to vote in an election. It is the deprivation of a person's right to vote.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6104.The limitation of the right to life can be found
Aamong the people
Bin the case of a convicted person
Cin the executive
Din the government
Correct Answer: B
The limitation of the right to life can be found in the case of a convicted person. A person convicted of a capital offence may be sentenced to death, which limits their right to life.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6105.Which of the following is not an agent of political socialisation?
ATourism
BMass media
CPeer group
DUniversity
Correct Answer: A
Tourism is not an agent of political socialization. The agents of political socialization include family, schools (including universities), peer groups, mass media, and religious institutions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6106.Political sovereignty belongs to
Athe people
Bgovernment
Cmilitary
Dthe parliament
Correct Answer: A
Political sovereignty belongs to the people. The people are the ultimate source of political power in a democracy.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6107.An alien who has lived in Nigeria for twenty years may acquire citizenship by
Anationalisation
Bnaturalization
Cregistration
Dmarriage
Correct Answer: B
An alien who has lived in Nigeria for twenty years may acquire citizenship by naturalization. Naturalization is the process by which a foreigner becomes a citizen after fulfilling certain legal requirements.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6108.In a republic parliamentary system of government, the ceremonial Head of State is the
AChief Justice
BPrime Minister
CPresident
DQueen
Correct Answer: C
In a republic parliamentary system of government, the ceremonial Head of State is the President. The Prime Minister is the head of government. The Queen is not the head of state in a republic.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6109.A representative government can be established through
Aa general election
Ba military coup
Capartheid
Despionage
Correct Answer: A
A representative government can be established through a general election. Elections allow the people to choose their representatives.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6110.Delegated legislation is suitable for
Arelieving the parliament of its workload
Benthroning the rule of law
Censuring the fusion of powers
Dchecking the executive arm of government
Correct Answer: A
Delegated legislation is suitable for relieving the parliament of its workload. Parliament cannot handle all legislative matters, so it delegates some to the executive and other agencies.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6111.The indirect rule system succeeded in the Hausa-Fulani society because the
Asociety had only one religion
Bpeople received Quranic education
Cpeople were descendants of Uthman dan Fodio
Dexisting administration favoured the system
Correct Answer: D
The indirect rule system succeeded in the Hausa-Fulani society because the existing administration (the emirate system) favoured the system. The British used the existing traditional rulers and structures.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6112.The policy of Association was adopted by the
ABritish to replace their policy of Indirect Rule
BFrench to replace their policy of Assimilation
CBritish on their arrival in West Africa
DFrench on their departure from West Africa
Correct Answer: B
The policy of Association was adopted by the French to replace their policy of Assimilation. It was less assimilationist and respected African cultures.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6113.Nationalism in Africa eventually led to
Aa rapid political awareness among the colonialists
Bthe alignment of the new states
Cde-colonisation
Dinternational economic groupings
Correct Answer: C
Nationalism in Africa eventually led to de-colonisation (independence). Nationalist movements demanded and achieved independence from colonial rule.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6114.One major achievement of the Richards Constitution of Nigeria was that it
Aunited the North and South under a single legislature
Bprovided for official African members of the Executive Council
Callowed the participation of traditional rulers in government
Dintroduced the elective principle
Correct Answer: A
One major achievement of the Richards Constitution of 1946 was that it united the North and South under a single legislature. It created a central Legislative Council for the whole country.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6115.The 1954 Constitution of Nigeria made the country a true federation because it provided for
Athe abolition of representation of white officials
Bthe election of all members of parliament
Ca division of functions between the centre and the regions
Dthe post of a Prime Minister at the centre
Correct Answer: C
The 1954 Constitution made Nigeria a true federation because it provided for a division of functions between the centre and the regions. It created exclusive, concurrent, and residual lists.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6116.The decision to separate Lagos from the Western Region and make it a neutral Territory was taken at the party constitutional conference
A1950 general conference
B1953 constitutional conference
C1954 constitutional conference
D1963 All party constitutional conference
Correct Answer: C
The decision to separate Lagos from the Western Region and make it a neutral territory was taken at the 1954 constitutional conference.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6117.The first Head of State and Head of Government in Nigeria was
ALord Fredick Lugard
BAlhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
CGeneral J.T.U. Aguiyi Ironsi
DAlhaji Shehu Shagari
Correct Answer: B
The first Head of State and Head of Government in Nigeria was Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. He was the Prime Minister at independence in 1960.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6118.Which of the following did not generate political crisis in Nigeria?
AAdoption of Abuja as the New Federal Capital
BMotion for self-government in 1956 by Enahoro
C1965 election in the Western Region
D1964 General Elections
Correct Answer: A
The adoption of Abuja as the new Federal Capital did not generate political crisis. The other options (Enahoro's motion, 1965 Western Region election, and 1964 General Elections) all generated political crises.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6119.A system of government where political power is concentrated in the hands of a few is
Ademocracy
Boligarchy
Cmonarchy
Dautocracy
Correct Answer: B
Oligarchy is a system of government where political power is concentrated in the hands of a few people.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6120.Democracy can be promoted through
Agerrymandering
Bslander
Caccountability
Dlobbying
Correct Answer: C
Democracy can be promoted through accountability. When public officials are accountable to the people, democracy is strengthened.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6121.The ability to command obedience is called
Aauthority
Binfluence
Clegitimacy
Dmobilisation
Correct Answer: A
The ability to command obedience is called authority. Authority is the legitimate power to give orders and enforce obedience.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6122.Legitimacy is determined mainly by
Acharisma
Binfluence
Cacceptance
Ddesire
Correct Answer: C
Legitimacy is determined mainly by acceptance. A government is legitimate if the people accept its authority.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6123.A.V. Dicey popularised the principle of
Arule of law
Bdemocracy
Cpolitical vulture
Dseparation of powers
Correct Answer: A
A.V. Dicey popularised the principle of the rule of law. He wrote extensively on the rule of law in his book "Introduction to the Study of the Law of the Constitution."
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6124.Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchy of feudal system?
AKnights
BSerfs
CNobles
DLords
Correct Answer: B
The lowest in the hierarchy of the feudal system is the serfs. They worked the land and were bound to it.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6125.In which of the following political systems is rule of law most enhanced?
ACabinet system
BFeudal system
CFascist system
DCommunist system
Correct Answer: A
The rule of law is most enhanced in a cabinet (parliamentary) system. The government is accountable to parliament and the people.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6126.The concept of collective responsibility is synonymous with
Apresidential system of government
Bmilitary system of government
Cunitary system of government
Dparliamentary system of government
Correct Answer: D
The concept of collective responsibility is synonymous with the parliamentary system of government. All cabinet members are collectively responsible for government decisions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6127.A constitution is the
Awritten document of traditional practices
Bfunctional aspect of government activities
Csupreme documents of the government
Dfundamental laws of the land
Correct Answer: D
A constitution is the fundamental laws of the land. It is the supreme law that establishes the framework of government and defines the rights of citizens.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6128.Which of the following cannot be found in a constitution?
AFundamental Human Rights
BManifestoes of political parties
COrgans of government
DDuties and obligations of citizens
Correct Answer: B
Manifestoes of political parties cannot be found in a constitution. A constitution contains fundamental human rights, organs of government, and duties of citizens.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6129.A rigid constitution is a feature of
Aunitary system
Bmonarchical system
Cfederal system
Dconfederal system
Correct Answer: C
A rigid constitution is a feature of a federal system. Federal systems usually have written and rigid constitutions to protect the powers of the component units.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6130.In 1973, following an OAU resolution, Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with
ASouth Africa
BFrance
CIsrael
DCuba
Correct Answer: C
In 1973, following an OAU resolution, Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Israel over the Yom Kippur War and Israel's occupation of Arab territories.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6131.Nigeria's foreign policy of non-alignment was a reaction to
ABritish imperialism
BEast-West ideological competition
Cmilitarism of ex-colonial powers
DWorld poverty
Correct Answer: B
Nigeria's foreign policy of non-alignment was a reaction to the East-West ideological competition (Cold War) between the United States and the Soviet Union.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6132.Which of the following countries had a strained relationship with Nigeria over the Angolan crisis of 1975?
AThe Soviet Union
BTanzania
CThe United States of America
DSouth Africa
Correct Answer: C
The United States of America had a strained relationship with Nigeria over the Angolan crisis of 1975. Nigeria supported the MPLA, while the US supported the FNLA and UNITA.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6133.The major liberation organisation which fought for Namibia's independence was
ASWAPO
BANC
CFRELIMO
DZANU
Correct Answer: A
The major liberation organisation which fought for Namibia's independence was SWAPO (South West Africa People's Organisation).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6134.Which of these international organisations is the predecessor of the United Nations?
AThe European Economic Community
BThe organisation of American States
CThe League of Nations
DThe North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Correct Answer: C
The League of Nations was the predecessor of the United Nations. It was established after World War I and dissolved after World War II.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6135.The principle of separation of powers was propounded by
AJohn Locke
BBaron de Montesquieu
CThomas Hobbes
DJean-Jacques Rousseau
Correct Answer: B
The principle of separation of powers was propounded by Baron de Montesquieu in his book "The Spirit of the Laws."
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6136.The principle of rule of law includes all except
Aequality before the law
Bimpartiality of the law
Carbitrary arrest
Dfundamental human rights
Correct Answer: C
The principle of rule of law does not include arbitrary arrest. Arbitrary arrest is a violation of the rule of law.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6137.A constitution that can be amended by a simple majority in parliament is
Arigid
Bwritten
Cflexible
Dunwritten
Correct Answer: C
A flexible constitution can be amended by a simple majority in parliament.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6138.The process by which a bill becomes law includes all except
Afirst reading
Bsecond reading
Ccommittee stage
Dpublic hearing
Correct Answer: D
The process by which a bill becomes law includes first reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading, and assent. Public hearing is not a mandatory stage.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6139.The electoral commission in Nigeria is known as
ANEC
BFEDECO
CINEC
DNECON
Correct Answer: C
The electoral commission in Nigeria is known as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6140.The process of delimitation of constituencies is carried out by
Athe executive
Bthe legislature
Cthe electoral commission
Dthe judiciary
Correct Answer: C
The process of delimitation of constituencies is carried out by the electoral commission (INEC).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6141.A political party is different from a pressure group because it
Ahas a manifesto
Bseeks to capture power
Chas members
Dhas leaders
Correct Answer: B
A political party is different from a pressure group because it seeks to capture power. Pressure groups only seek to influence policy.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6142.The type of party system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is
Aone-party
Btwo-party
Cmulti-party
Dzero-party
Correct Answer: C
The type of party system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is a multi-party system.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6143.The process of removing a president from office is known as
Aimpeachment
Brecall
Creferendum
Dplebiscite
Correct Answer: A
The process of removing a president from office is known as impeachment.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2017
Q6144.The doctrine of separation of powers implies that
Athe three arms of government should be independent
Bthe three arms of government should be fused
Cthe executive should be supreme
Dthe judiciary should be subordinate
Correct Answer: A
The doctrine of separation of powers implies that the three arms of government should be independent and should check each other.
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JAMB Government 2018
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6145.Which Question Paper Type of Government is given to you?
AType Green
BType Purple
CType Red
DType Yellow
Correct Answer: D
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
2018
Q6146.A major advantage of a socialist economy is that it
Aencourages competition
Bensures equitable distribution of resources
Cpromotes individual initiative
Dallows for profit maximization
Correct Answer: B
A major advantage of a socialist economy is that it ensures equitable distribution of resources. In a socialist economy, the state owns and controls the major means of production, and resources are distributed based on need rather than profit. This reduces inequality and ensures that everyone has access to basic necessities. Competition, individual initiative, and profit maximization are features of capitalism, not socialism.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6147.The principle of separation of powers was propounded by
AJohn Locke
BBaron de Montesquieu
CThomas Hobbes
DJean-Jacques Rousseau
Correct Answer: B
The principle of separation of powers was propounded by Baron de Montesquieu in his book "The Spirit of the Laws" (1748). He argued that the powers of government should be divided among three arms — the executive, legislature, and judiciary — to prevent tyranny. John Locke also wrote about separation of powers but Montesquieu is credited with the modern formulation.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6148.A constitution that can be amended by a simple majority in parliament is
Arigid
Bwritten
Cflexible
Dunwritten
Correct Answer: C
A flexible constitution can be amended by a simple majority in parliament. It does not require a special procedure for amendment. The British constitution is an example of a flexible constitution. A rigid constitution requires a special procedure (e.g., two-thirds majority, referendum) to amend.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6149.The process by which a bill becomes law includes all except
Afirst reading
Bsecond reading
Ccommittee stage
Dpublic hearing
Correct Answer: D
The process by which a bill becomes law includes first reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading, and assent. Public hearing is not a mandatory stage in the legislative process. It may be held for public input on important bills but is not a formal stage.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6150.The electoral commission in Nigeria is known as
ANEC
BFEDECO
CINEC
DNECON
Correct Answer: C
The electoral commission in Nigeria is known as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It was established in 1998 and is responsible for conducting federal elections. NEC was for the regions. FEDECO was the Federal Electoral Commission (1979-1998). NECON was the National Electoral Commission of Nigeria.