All 50 questions from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Which of the following is a hindrance to the democratization of the United Nations?
The refusal of the permanent members of the UN Security Council to democratize the organisation is a major hindrance to its progress.
An essential principle that guides the activities of the United Nations is
The UN operates on the principle of respect for the sovereign equality of all its member states.
The African Union was established to
The African Union was established mainly to consolidate Africa's position in global politics.
A principal defect of the commonwealth is
A major undemocratic feature of the Commonwealth is that its headship (chairmanship) is hereditary, not elected - the Queen of England is the permanent chairperson.
Nigeria declared that she would not attend the OAU summit in Tripoli in 1982 unless
Nigeria declared she would not attend the 1982 OAU summit in Tripoli unless Libya withdrew her troops from Chad.
Nigeria's non-aligned policy was criticized because of the
Nigeria's non-aligned foreign policy stance was criticized on the grounds of the Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact, seen as compromising that non-alignment.
NEPAD was adopted during the OAU summit held in
The treaty establishing NEPAD (New Partnership for Africa's Development) was signed at the OAU summit held in Lusaka, Zambia, in October 2001.
Nigeria's interest in teaming up with other developing countries in the world is predicated on
Nigeria's cooperation with other developing countries is aimed at preserving her independence and promoting mutual understanding and development in economic matters.
Which of the following was once Nigeria's permanent representative at the United Nations?
Major-General Joseph Garba once served as Nigeria's permanent representative to the United Nations.
Ethics and accountability in government can be guaranteed through
Adherence to due process and transparency in government promotes ethics and accountability.
The process of law-making, by the legislature, begins with
The legislative process of passing a law begins with the initiation (introduction) of a bill.
A non-permanent feature of a state is
Government is the feature of a state that changes constantly (through elections, coups, etc.), while the state itself is permanent.
The ancient Greeks practiced
Direct democracy, in which citizens gathered in person to participate in governance, was first practised by the ancient Greeks (e.g. in Athens).
The formation of confederations is based primarily on
Confederations are typically formed for security considerations, allowing territories to unite and guarantee better collective security.
The declaration of election results is the exclusive duty of
The conduct and declaration of election results is the exclusive responsibility of the electoral commission.
The traditions of a people that shape their government and politics represent their
Political culture refers to the norms, traditions and beliefs that shape a people's conduct towards their political system.
According to Karl Marx, the mode of production that precedes capitalism is
Marx held that capitalism is preceded immediately by feudalism, an economic system based on land ownership, while capitalism is based on private ownership of the means of production.
The executive is mainly concerned with the
The main statutory function of the executive branch of government is the implementation of policies.
A distinguishing feature of a federal state is
A written constitution is a distinguishing feature of a federal system of government.
The recognition and general acceptance of the right to rule a country based on laid down regulations is known as
Legitimate authority refers to the recognition and general acceptance of the right to rule a country based on laid-down regulations.
A political ideology that advocates extreme nationalism and suppression of individual liberties is
Per the answer key, communism (in this context) is identified as advocating extreme nationalism and the suppression of individuals' rights and liberties.
In a democracy, a major setback in the judicial process is
Inadequate resources to run the judiciary effectively constitute a setback to democracy.
A vote taken by the citizenry on an important political issue is a
A referendum is a special vote taken by the citizenry on an important political issue.
A constitution is classified as rigid if
A rigid constitution is one which requires special procedures to amend.
An exception to the mandate of the legislature is the
Conduct of external relations is a function of the executive branch (via the Ministry of External Affairs), not the legislature.
One of the obligations of a citizen is
Citizens of a state are obliged to obey the laws of the land.
One of the objectives of a multiparty system is to
A multiparty system has the advantage of providing citizens with alternative choices, enhancing wide participation in politics.
A constitution formulated and imposed on a country without popular participation is said to be created by
A decree is a law enacted (and a constitution imposed) by an authority such as the military, without the input or participation of the people.
In a parliamentary system, the term shadow cabinet is often used to refer to the
The shadow cabinet refers to the portfolio designates of the opposition party in a parliamentary system.
Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society?
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to make contact with the Nigerian society.
The adoption of a federal system of government under colonial rule was necessitated mainly by
Nigeria's cultural (ethno-cultural) diversity was the major factor necessitating adoption of a federal system of government during the colonial era.
Public corporations are established mainly to
Public corporations are established to provide essential services to citizens at subsidized rates (e.g. NEPA, Water Corporation, Railway Corporation).
Indirect rule as a British colonial policy was first introduced in
Indirect rule was first experimented with by the British in India, before being applied elsewhere including Uganda and Nigeria.
Following the 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria, the local governments were empowered to
The 1976 Local Government Reforms empowered local governments to promulgate and enforce bye-laws.
In the Nigerian Constitution, the powers to create local governments lie with the
Under the Nigerian Constitution, the power to create local governments is vested in the National Assembly.
The pre-colonial Igbo political system was largely
The pre-colonial Igbo political system was largely republican, allowing the people to participate in the governance of their land.
Which of the following states were created in 1996?
Gombe and Zamfara states were created by the late General Abacha regime on 1 October 1996.
Acculturation in colonial administration was associated with the
Acculturation - the process of imbibing/living a culture reflective of a particular land - was associated with the French colonial policy of assimilation.
Military disengagement from politics is always preceded by
Military disengagement from politics is usually preceded by the making of a new constitution, as with Nigeria's 1979 and 1999 constitutions.
The principle of federal character was first enunciated in the
The principle of federal character, which stipulates that government resources should be shared evenly and equitably across Nigeria's diverse components, was first enunciated in the 1979 Constitution.
The final court of appeal in Nigeria during the colonial era was the
During the colonial era, the Privy Council in England served as the highest court of appeal for Nigeria.
The Native Authority system of local administration was introduced by the British in Nigeria to
The British introduced the Native Authority system to empower traditional rulers, using them as agents/proxies of colonial administration.
The major objective of the manifesto of the People's Redemption Party in the Second Republic was
The People's Redemption Party's manifesto in the Second Republic was primarily focused on the emancipation of the masses.
The privatization of public corporations in Nigeria is undertaken by the
Privatization of publicly-owned companies/corporations in Nigeria is handled by the Bureau of Public Enterprises.
The main goal of the NNDP was to
The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP), founded by Herbert Macaulay, had the main objective of agitating for Nigeria's independence.
Structural Adjustment Programme was introduced by the
The IMF-prescribed Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) was introduced by the Babangida regime.
The Ogboni cult in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system played the role of the
The Ogboni cult in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system acted as a check on the Alaafin, effectively playing a judiciary-like role.
The head of the electoral body that conducted the June 12, 1993 presidential election was
The June 12, 1993 presidential election was conducted under the leadership of Professor Humphrey Nwosu.
Deregulation as an economic policy borders on
Deregulation, as an economic policy, refers to the removal of restrictions and the extension of market competition.
Ethnic politics in Nigeria can be traced to the
The perennial bitter ethnic politics in Nigeria is traced to the Richards Constitution, which divided Nigeria into three regions (East, North and West) in 1939, broadly along ethnic lines.
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