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JAMB Government 2018
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6151.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). Delimitation is the process of dividing a country into constituencies for electoral purposes. INEC is responsible for this in Nigeria.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6152.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. The primary aim of a political party is to win elections and form government. A pressure group only seeks to influence government policy without seeking to capture power. Both have manifestos, members, and leaders.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6153.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. Many political parties are registered and compete in elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was dominant from 1999 to 2015, but other parties like the All Progressives Congress (APC) have also won elections.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6154.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. It is a constitutional process by which a president can be removed for gross misconduct or abuse of office. Recall is for legislators. Referendum is a direct vote on an issue. Plebiscite is a vote on a major issue.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6155.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 (executive, legislature, judiciary) should be independent and should check each other. This prevents tyranny and abuse of power.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6156.The Nigeria Youth Movement was formed in
A1934
B1936
C1938
D1940
Correct Answer: C
The Nigeria Youth Movement was formed in 1938. It was a nationalist organization that demanded self-government for Nigeria.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6157.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 by Herbert Macaulay.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6158.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. It created a single Legislative Council for the whole country.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6159.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. It divided powers between the central government and the regions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6160.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. He was the Prime Minister at independence in 1960.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6161.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. It became a republic on October 1, 1963.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6162.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. He became President in 1963 when Nigeria became a republic.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6163.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. It was led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu and other young officers.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6164.The Nigerian Civil War ended in
A1967
B1968
C1969
D1970
Correct Answer: D
The Nigerian Civil War ended in 1970. It lasted from 1967 to 1970.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6165.The first military Head of State in Nigeria was
AYakubu Gowon
BJ.T.U. Aguiyi Ironsi
CMurtala Muhammed
DOlusegun Obasanjo
Correct Answer: B
The first military Head of State in Nigeria was General J.T.U. Aguiyi Ironsi. He took over power after the 1966 coup.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6166.The creation of states in Nigeria is done by the
APresident
BNational Assembly
CSupreme Court
DCouncil of State
Correct Answer: B
The creation of states in Nigeria is done by the National Assembly. The constitution gives the National Assembly the power to create new states.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6167.The Federal Character Commission was established to ensure
Aequal distribution of resources
Bfair representation in public service
Cequitable revenue allocation
Dbalanced economic development
Correct Answer: B
The Federal Character Commission was established to ensure fair representation in public service. It ensures that appointments into public institutions reflect the federal character of Nigeria.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6168.The principle of federalism in Nigeria was first introduced by the
A1946 Richards Constitution
B1951 Macpherson Constitution
C1954 Lyttleton Constitution
D1960 Independence Constitution
Correct Answer: C
The principle of federalism in Nigeria was first introduced by the 1954 Lyttleton Constitution. It divided powers between the central government and the regions.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6169.The Nigerian Independence Constitution was modified by the
A1979 Constitution
B1963 Constitution
C1999 Constitution
D1989 Constitution
Correct Answer: B
The Nigerian Independence Constitution (1960) was modified by the 1963 Republican Constitution. The 1963 Constitution made Nigeria a republic.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6170.The 1979 Constitution introduced the
AParliamentary system
BPresidential system
CUnitary system
DConfederal system
Correct Answer: B
The 1979 Constitution introduced the presidential system of government in Nigeria. It was modeled after the American presidential system.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6171.The Babangida Regime introduced the
AStructural Adjustment Programme
BNational Youth Service Corps
CUniversal Primary Education
DOperation Feed the Nation
Correct Answer: A
The Babangida Regime introduced the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in 1986. It was an economic reform programme.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6172.The transition programme of the Babangida Regime was expected to end in
A1990
B1992
C1993
D1994
Correct Answer: C
The transition programme of the Babangida Regime was expected to end in 1993 with the handover of power to a civilian government. However, the 1993 election was annulled.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6173.The June 12, 1993 election was annulled by
AIbrahim Babangida
BSani Abacha
CMuhammadu Buhari
DAbdulsalami Abubakar
Correct Answer: A
The June 12, 1993 election was annulled by Ibrahim Babangida. The election was considered the freest and fairest in Nigeria's history.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6174.The first Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission was
AEphraim Akpata
BAbel Guobadia
CMaurice Iwu
DAttahiru Jega
Correct Answer: A
The first Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was Justice Ephraim Akpata. He served from 1998 to 2000.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6175.Nigeria's foreign policy is described as
AAfrocentric
BEurocentric
CAsiacentric
DAmericentric
Correct Answer: A
Nigeria's foreign policy is described as Afrocentric. Africa is the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6176.The Technical Aid Corps was established in
A1985
B1987
C1989
D1991
Correct Answer: B
The Technical Aid Corps (TAC) was established in 1987 during the regime of Ibrahim Babangida. It provides technical assistance to developing countries.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6177.Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of
AFrance's support for Biafra
BFrance's testing of an atomic bomb in the Sahara
CFrance's colonial policies
DFrance's opposition to Nigeria's UN membership
Correct Answer: B
Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because France tested an atomic bomb in the Sahara Desert, which Nigeria considered a threat to its security and environment.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6178.The first country Nigeria established diplomatic relations with after independence was
ABritain
BUnited States
CFrance
DSoviet Union
Correct Answer: A
The first country Nigeria established diplomatic relations with after independence was Britain. Nigeria maintained close ties with its former colonial master.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6179.The Commonwealth is an association of
Aall former British colonies
Bindependent states that were formerly British colonies
Call African states
Dall developing countries
Correct Answer: B
The Commonwealth is an association of independent states that were formerly British colonies. It is a voluntary association of 54 countries.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6180.The organ of the United Nations that promotes voluntary cooperation among member states is the
ASecurity Council
BGeneral Assembly
CEconomic and Social Council
DInternational Court of Justice
Correct Answer: C
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is the organ of the UN that promotes voluntary cooperation among member states in economic and social matters.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6181.The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council is
A3
B5
C7
D10
Correct Answer: B
The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council is 5: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6182.Nigeria became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in
A1966
B1978
C1994
D2010
Correct Answer: B
Nigeria became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in 1978. Nigeria has served multiple times.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6183.The headquarters of ECOWAS is in
ALagos, Nigeria
BAbuja, Nigeria
CLome, Togo
DAccra, Ghana
Correct Answer: B
The headquarters of ECOWAS is in Abuja, Nigeria. It was originally in Lagos but was moved to Abuja in 1992.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6184.The first Secretary-General of ECOWAS was
AAboubakar Diaby Ouattara
BMomodou Munu
CLansana Kouyate
DMohamed Ibn Chambas
Correct Answer: A
The first Secretary-General of ECOWAS was Aboubakar Diaby Ouattara of Cote d'Ivoire. He served from 1977 to 1982.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6185.The African Union was established in
A1999
B2000
C2001
D2002
Correct Answer: D
The African Union (AU) was established in 2002. It replaced the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6186.The first Chairman of the African Union was
AThabo Mbeki
BOlusegun Obasanjo
CMuammar Gaddafi
DHosni Mubarak
Correct Answer: A
The first Chairman of the African Union was Thabo Mbeki of South Africa. He served from 2002 to 2003.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6187.The New Partnership for Africa's Development was initiated by
AThabo Mbeki
BOlusegun Obasanjo
CAbdelaziz Bouteflika
DAll of the above
Correct Answer: D
The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) was initiated by Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, and Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6188.The first Nigerian to be appointed as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth was
AEmeka Anyaoku
BIbrahim Gambari
CKofi Annan
DNgozi Okonjo-Iweala
Correct Answer: A
The first Nigerian to be appointed as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth was Emeka Anyaoku. He served from 1990 to 2000.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6189.The Economic Community of West African States was established in
A1973
B1974
C1975
D1976
Correct Answer: C
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 by the Treaty of Lagos.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6190.The first military coup in Nigeria was led by
AYakubu Gowon
BChukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
CMurtala Muhammed
DTheophilus Danjuma
Correct Answer: B
The first military coup in Nigeria was led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu on January 15, 1966.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6191.The Nigerian Civil War was fought between
ANigeria and Biafra
BNigeria and Cameroon
CNigeria and Ghana
DNigeria and Niger
Correct Answer: A
The Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970) was fought between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the secessionist state of Biafra.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6192.The head of the interim national government in 1993 was
AErnest Shonekan
BMoshood Abiola
CIbrahim Babangida
DSani Abacha
Correct Answer: A
The head of the interim national government in 1993 was Ernest Shonekan. He was appointed by Ibrahim Babangida after the annulment of the June 12 election.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6193.The first female Chief Justice of Nigeria was
AAloma Mukhtar
BMary Odili
CZainab Bulkachuwa
DAyo Obe
Correct Answer: A
The first female Chief Justice of Nigeria was Aloma Mukhtar. She served from 2012 to 2014.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
2018
Q6194.The current (as of 2018) President of Nigeria was
AGoodluck Jonathan
BMuhammadu Buhari
COlusegun Obasanjo
DUmaru Musa Yar'adua
Correct Answer: B
As of 2018, the President of Nigeria was Muhammadu Buhari. He was elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019.
Instruction
JAMB Government 1990
JAMB (UTME)
Government
1990
Q6195.Which of the following functions is performed by both political parties and pressure groups?
AContesting election
BInterest articulation
CFormal opposition to government
DWorking for the interest of their members
Correct Answer: B
Both political parties and pressure groups perform the function of interest articulation — they express and communicate the interests and demands of their members to the government. However, only political parties contest elections and form governments. Pressure groups do not seek formal opposition to government; they influence policy. Working for members' interests is done by both, but interest articulation is the specific shared function in political science.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
1990
Q6196.The exercise of political power involves
Awinning elections
Busing the police
Cdeciding cases
Dallocating values
Correct Answer: D
In political science, political power is best understood as the ability to allocate values — that is, to determine who gets what, when, and how in society. Winning elections, using the police, and deciding cases are specific means or manifestations of power, but the core of political power is the authoritative allocation of values.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
1990
Q6197.Sovereignty is limited by
Athe criminal case
Bdecrees
Cthe legal system
Dinternational law
Correct Answer: D
While sovereignty means supreme authority within a territory, it is limited externally by international law — the body of rules that governs relations between states. A state cannot act in ways that violate international law without consequences. The legal system and decrees are domestic instruments, not limitations on sovereignty itself.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
1990
Q6198.The pronouncement of judges which have the force of law are called
Ajudgement
Bjudicial oaths
Corders-in-council
Djudicial precedents
Correct Answer: D
Judicial precedents are pronouncements of judges that have the force of law. When a court decides a case, the legal principle established becomes binding on lower courts in future similar cases. This is the doctrine of stare decisis. A judgement is the decision in a particular case. Orders-in-council are executive regulations.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
1990
Q6199.Constitutional disputes between states in a federation can only be settled by
Aparliament
Bthe Supreme Court
Ca tribunal
Dthe Court of Appeal
Correct Answer: B
In a federation, constitutional disputes between states (or between states and the federal government) can only be settled by the Supreme Court, which is the highest court with original jurisdiction over constitutional matters. Parliament, tribunals, and the Court of Appeal do not have this final authority.
JAMB (UTME)
Government
1990
Q6200.The second ballot is based on the principle that a successful candidate must obtain
Aabsolute majority
Bsimple majority
Cforty percent of the votes
Dfifty percent of the votes
Correct Answer: A
The second ballot (run-off) system requires a candidate to obtain an absolute majority (more than 50%) of the votes to win. If no candidate achieves this in the first round, a second ballot is held between the top two candidates. Simple majority only requires the highest number of votes.