All 50 questions from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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1. Which Government Question Paper Type is given to you? A. Type A B. Type B C. Type C D. Type D
This is a Type A Government Question Paper, as indicated on the paper's header.
2. Nation-state is synonymous with A. nationalism B. self-actualization C. liberation D. sovereignty
A Nation-State is synonymous with a Sovereign State.
3. A fundamental component of political culture is A. economic values B. social values C. community structure D. family values
Social values are a fundamental component of political culture.
4. A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is A. gerentocracy B. aristocracy C. plutocracy D. theocracy
Aristocracy is a form of Oligarchic system in which the best citizens rule.
5. A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is A. an empire B. a monarchy C. a republic D. a plutocracy
A republic is a state/country in which the head of state is elected directly or indirectly.
6. A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the A. elite rules B. elected representatives rule C. majority of the people vote D. majority of the people rule
Modern democracy is known as representative democracy; it is the type of democracy in which the citizens elect those that will represent them in government. This is opposed to ancient (classical) democracy, in which all adult males participate directly in decision making.
7. In a parliamentary system, when the legislature passes a vote of no confidence on the executive, it means that the A. legislature commences legal proceedings against the executive B. executive is expected to go on suspension C. executive is required to resign D. legislature ceases to trust the executive
A vote of no confidence dissolves the cabinet/executive; the executive is required to resign.
8. The legislative body of the United States of America is the A. Council B. Parliament C. Congress D. National Assembly
The Congress is the legislative body of the USA, while that of the United Kingdom is the Parliament.
9. Unicameralism is a feature of the legislature in A. Ghana B. Israel C. the United Kingdom D. the United States
Ghana's legislature is unicameral (a single chamber).
10. The Upper House in most federal systems is created to A. enable experienced elders make inputs to governance B. ensure of federating units C. oversee and the Lower House D. prevent excesses of the executive
The Upper House in most federal systems is created to ensure representation of federating units, giving component units a voice at the centre.
11. In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government? A. Confederal B. Monarchical C. Unitary D. Federal
A confederal system of government allocates major government powers in the hands of the regional/component units, thereby making the government units stronger than the central government.
12. One of the general tenets of fascist doctrine is that the leader is A. subordinate to the norms of the society B. supreme relative to the constitution C. subordinate to the laws of the state D. weak relative to the constitution
Fascism originated from Italy; it started between 1922-1943 and is an aggressive nationalist movement that repudiates peace and glorifies war. It rejects the principle of rule of law, therefore the leader is supreme instead of the constitution.
13. In a cabinet system of government, executive power is exercised by the A. dominant party B. head of government C. president D. monarch
The head of government called the Prime Minister exercises real executive power in a cabinet system of government.
14. The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the A. feudal system B. presidential system C. monarchical system D. parliamentary system
A presidential system of government divides governmental powers existing in a state among the three organs of government, unlike the parliamentary system in which members of the executive are also members of the legislature.
15. A typical form of delegated legislation is A. a bye-law B. an act C. a decree D. a bill
A bye-law is an example of delegated legislation.
16. The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person A. is pronounced dead B. opposes the government violently C. is convicted of a serious crime D. leaves the country permanently
The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person is convicted of a serious crime.
17. An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is A. general election B. primary election C. bye election D. electoral college
Primary election is an electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members.
18. In theory, one major advantage of the one-party system is that it A. guarantees social justice B. eliminates intra-party conflict C. promotes greater mass participation in government D. serves as an instrument of national integration
In theory, one major advantage of the one-party system is that it serves as an instrument of national integration.
19. A tactic employed by pressure groups to achieve their objectives is A. lobbying B. memorandum C. propaganda D. electioneering campaign
Lobbying is a tactic employed by pressure groups to achieve their objectives.
20. Public opinion can be measured through A. rumour B. negotiation C. strike action D. referendum
A referendum is a yes or no election used to measure public opinion.
21. Which of the following is the main function of the civil service? A. Mobilizing grassroots support for government B. Implementing government policies C. Supporting the party in power D. Allocating resources to the federating units
The civil service is a department under the executive branch of government saddled with the responsibility of executing government policies and programmes.
22. Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire? A. Alaafin B. Bashorun C. Aremo D. Oyomesi
The Alaafin was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire.
23. The Igbo political system was based on A. Umuada B. age grades C. family ties D. Umunna
The Igbo political system was based on family ties.
24. The Aro age-grade system in Igboland was A. an imperial organization B. a religious organization C. a commercial organization D. a political organization
The Aro age-grade system was primarily a religious organization, though it also had strong commercial influence in Igboland (per the answer key it is designated a religious organization).
25. France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to A. discourage them from ritual killings B. teach them the art of leadership C. change their way of life D. give them a sound education
A policy of assimilation was introduced to make French men out of African subjects, therefore changing their way of life completely.
26. The foremost British trading company on the West African coast was A. John Holt and Sons B. Royal Niger Company C. Lever Brothers D. United African Company
The Royal Niger Company was the foremost British trading company on the West African coast.
27. Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar? A. King Jaja B. King Kosoko C. Oba Ovoraniwen D. King Dosunmu
King Jaja of Opobo resisted colonial rule and was deported/exiled to Saint Vincent via Calabar, while monopolizing oil trade to prevent the colonial power from partaking freely in it.
28. Nigerian nationalism was described as two-phased by A. David Ricardo B. John Payne Jackson C. James S. Coleman D. Edward Wilmot Blyden
Nigerian nationalism was described as two-phased by James S. Coleman.
29. One major weakness of the Independence Constitution is that it A. empowered Britain to continue to rule B. failed to provide the country with full sovereignty C. gave full powers to the Supreme Court in Nigeria D. gave total independence to Nigeria
One major weakness of the Independence Constitution is that it failed to provide the country with full sovereignty.
30. The first law-making body in Nigeria after amalgamation was A. Regional Assembly B. Nigerian Council C. Legislative Council D. National Assembly
The Nigerian Council was constituted in 1914, making it the first law-making body in Nigeria after amalgamation.
31. The designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers was recommended by a commission headed by A. Dotun Philips B. Jerome Udoji C. Simeon Adebo D. S.J. Cookey
The designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers was recommended by a commission headed by Jerome Udoji.
32. A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is A. lack of executive power to enforce decisions B. lack of adequate resources C. its inability to restrain bureaucratic excesses D. lack of clear-cut mandate
A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is the lack of executive power to enforce decisions.
33. One of the strong points of the multi-party system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is A. a wider anti-democracy campaign B. the provision for a bicameral legislature C. government interference D. wider political participation
One of the strong points of the multi-party system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is wider political participation.
34. In which of the following is the ceremonial and executive powers fused? A. Unitary system of government B. Presidential system of government C. Federal system of government D. Parliamentary system of government
In the presidential system of government the position of head of state (the number one person in the state) and the head of government (the person that performs real executive functions) is fused and performed by one person.
35. A major contentious issue confronting Nigerian federalism is A. revenue allocation B. poverty C. healthcare delivery D. education
Revenue allocation is a major contentious issue confronting Nigerian federalism.
36. The main purpose of establishing public enterprises in Nigeria is to A. compete with the private sector B. increase government revenue C. enrich the elite D. provide essential services
The main purpose of establishing public enterprises in Nigeria is to provide essential services.
37. Parastatals are established to A. compete with the private sector B. enhance entrepreneurial skills C. expand business transactions D. maximize government profits
Parastatals (also called Public Corporations) are established to compete with the private sector.
38. The General Purpose Committee of the local government is the A. body forwarding contracts B. cabinet of the local government C. body responsible for supervising self-help projects D. local government public relations unit
The General Purpose Committee of the local government is the cabinet of the local government.
39. The highest organ of the state during the Babangida Regime was the A. Federal Executive Council B. Provisional Ruling Council C. Armed Forces Ruling Council D. Supreme Military Council
The Armed Forces Ruling Council was the highest organ of the state during the Babangida Regime.
40. Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was A. considered as alien B. seen as instrument of impoverishment C. promulgated without consultation with the people D. perceived to abolish the federal system
Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was perceived to abolish the federal system.
41. Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of A. France's diplomatic relations with Israel B. France's atomic test in the Sahara Desert C. her poor relations with the francophone countries D. General de Gaulle's negative attitude towards her
Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of France's atomic test in the Sahara Desert.
42. An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non-aligned countries is A. her large size B. the state of her economy C. her large population D. her heterogeneous population
Most countries in the non-alignment movement are developing countries, sharing the state of their economy as a common attribute with Nigeria.
43. Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of A. Ibrahim Babangida B. Olusegun Obasanjo C. Murtala Muhammed D. Yakubu Gowon
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of Yakubu Gowon.
44. Nigeria was classified as a frontline state for A. helping to end the crisis in Liberia B. participating in peacekeeping in the Congo C. spearheading the formation of African Union D. supporting the liberation efforts in Southern Africa
Nigeria supported liberation movements and efforts in Southern Africa, being classified as a frontline state for this.
45. The prominent role Nigeria played in the UN in the 70's earned her A. chairmanship of the General Assembly B. permanent representation position C. permanent membership of the Security Council D. membership of the UND
Nigeria was the chairman of the UN General Assembly under Yakubu Gowon.
46. The head of Nigeria's foreign mission in a Commonwealth nation is known as A. attache B. High Commissioner C. ambassador D. charge d'affaires
The head of Nigeria's foreign mission in a Commonwealth nation is known as a High Commissioner.
47. One major function of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is A. preparing the budget of the Community B. organizing international conferences C. appointing staff of the Secretariat D. appointing the Executive Secretary
One major function of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is appointing the Executive Secretary.
48. The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is A. 6-years B. 5 years C. 4 years D. 2years
The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is 2 years.
49. The Secretary-General of the United Nations is appointed by the A. General Assembly in plenary session B. Security Council acting alone C. Permanent members of the Security Council on the recommendation of the General Assembly D. General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.
50. The approval of treaties and agreements of the Economic Community of West African States is the responsibility of the A. Assembly of Heads of State and Government B. Secretariat C. Council of Ministers D. ECOWAS Tribunal
The approval of treaties and agreements of ECOWAS is the responsibility of the Council of Ministers.
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