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JAMB Government 2014 Objective Past Questions

All 40 questions from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.

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Government 2014 Objective — Question 1

Which Question Paper Type of Government is given to you?

  • A. Type F
  • B. Type ECorrect
  • C. Type L
  • D. Type S

Explanation

This question simply asks which paper type/version of the exam was assigned to the candidate.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 2

The necessary attributes of a state are

  • A. definite territory, population, sovereignty and governmentCorrect
  • B. police, army, sovereignty and custom
  • C. resources, population, sovereignty and government
  • D. sovereignty, police, army and immigration

Explanation

A state must have a definite territory, a population, sovereignty, and a government — these are the four essential attributes of statehood.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 3

The process of taking part in political and public affairs can be termed

  • A. political participationCorrect
  • B. socialization
  • C. recognition
  • D. culture

Explanation

Political participation is the process of taking part in political and public affairs, such as voting, campaigning, or holding office.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 4

Membership of a society is

  • A. voluntaryCorrect
  • B. constitutional
  • C. conventional
  • D. mandatory

Explanation

Membership of a society (as opposed to a state) is voluntary, since individuals choose to belong to associations, clubs, or social groups.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 5

In a democratic political system, the political sovereign is usually the

  • A. electorateCorrect
  • B. legislature
  • C. constitution
  • D. political parties

Explanation

In a democratic political system, the electorate (the people) is the political sovereign, since ultimate authority rests with them through elections.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 6

One basic feature of a monarchical form of government is that

  • A. succession is through heredityCorrect
  • B. the ruler has a fixed tenure
  • C. separation of powers is absolute
  • D. members of the executive are elected

Explanation

A basic feature of a monarchical government is that succession to leadership is through heredity (passed down within a royal family).

Government 2014 Objective — Question 7

One main advantage of bicameral legislature is that it

  • A. is less cumbersome to pass bills
  • B. is not easy to manipulate bill
  • C. makes for quick deliberation during emergencies
  • D. makes passage of bills easyCorrect

Explanation

A key advantage of bicameral legislature is that it makes for quick deliberation during emergencies is incorrect — rather, having two chambers scrutinize legislation makes the passage of bills more thorough; per the source, the advantage is that it makes passage of bills easy through improved deliberation.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 8

The court that has ultimate power to interpret the constitution is the

  • A. High Court
  • B. Court of Appeal
  • C. Supreme CourtCorrect
  • D. Magistrate Court

Explanation

The Supreme Court has the ultimate power to interpret the constitution, as the highest court in the judicial hierarchy.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 9

Unitary system of government is more suitable for a country

  • A. with a robust and dynamic economy
  • B. with a relatively small area and a homogeneous populationCorrect
  • C. that is sparsely populated
  • D. that possesses a strong and modern army

Explanation

A unitary system of government, which centralizes power, is more suitable for a country with a relatively small area and a homogeneous population, where central control does not overly strain administration.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 10

An example of a country ruled by a constitutional monarch is

  • A. Italy
  • B. Libya
  • C. Uganda
  • D. MoroccoCorrect

Explanation

Morocco is an example of a country ruled by a constitutional monarch, where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 11

The development of classless society is the goal of

  • A. liberalism
  • B. marxismCorrect
  • C. conservatism
  • D. feudalism

Explanation

Marxism aims for the development of a classless society through the abolition of private ownership of the means of production.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 12

A flexible constitution is one which is

  • A. known to all citizens
  • B. written by the parliament
  • C. easily amendedCorrect
  • D. popular with the legislators

Explanation

A flexible constitution is one which is easily amended, without requiring a special or complex procedure.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 13

Which of the following is a feature of checks and balances?

  • A. Judicial reviewCorrect
  • B. Code of conduct
  • C. Judicial precedent
  • D. Judicial immunity

Explanation

Judicial review — the power of courts to review and invalidate government actions or laws that violate the constitution — is a feature of checks and balances.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 14

Laws made by military government at the state level are called

  • A. edictsCorrect
  • B. acts
  • C. decrees
  • D. bye-laws

Explanation

Laws made by a military government at the state level are called edicts, while those made at the federal level are called decrees.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 15

Citizenship is acquired by an alien through

  • A. conferment
  • B. naturalizationCorrect
  • C. registration
  • D. birth

Explanation

Naturalization is the process by which an alien (foreigner) acquires the citizenship of a country they were not born in.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 16

The officer responsible for announcing the result of an election is known as

  • A. returning officerCorrect
  • B. electoral officer
  • C. ballot officer
  • D. presiding officer

Explanation

The returning officer is responsible for announcing the result of an election in a constituency.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 17

The ultimate aim of political parties is to

  • A. increase the political awareness of the electorate
  • B. formulate and implement policies
  • C. implement people-oriented programmes
  • D. acquire and exercise powerCorrect

Explanation

The ultimate aim of political parties is to acquire and exercise power (i.e. to win elections and govern).

Government 2014 Objective — Question 18

The main objective of pressure groups is to

  • A. protect the interest of the country against foreigners
  • B. serve as opposition to the government
  • C. promote the interest of political parties
  • D. influence legislation for the benefit of their membersCorrect

Explanation

The main objective of pressure groups is to influence legislation and government decisions for the benefit of their members, without seeking to hold political office themselves.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 19

Which of the following is not a dimension of public opinion?

  • A. Intensity
  • B. Substance
  • C. PollingCorrect
  • D. Orientation

Explanation

Polling (conducting surveys) is a method/tool used to measure public opinion, not a dimension of public opinion itself; intensity, substance, and orientation are all dimensions of public opinion.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 20

The body that is responsible for the appointment, discipline, promotion and dismissal of civil servants is the

  • A. Civil Service CommissionCorrect
  • B. Ministry of Labour and Productivity
  • C. Ministry of Establishment
  • D. Bureau for Public Service Reforms

Explanation

The Civil Service Commission is responsible for the appointment, discipline, promotion, and dismissal of civil servants.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 21

In the pre-colonial Hausa political system the Madawaki performed the function of

  • A. Minister of InteriorCorrect
  • B. Minister of Works
  • C. Minister of Education
  • D. Minister of Defence

Explanation

In the pre-colonial Hausa political system, the Madawaki performed the function equivalent to a Minister of Defence, typically leading military affairs.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 22

In the Old Oyo Empire, the Ajele was the

  • A. Head of the army
  • B. ensured the safety of all trade routesCorrect
  • C. ensured good governance of the districts
  • D. mobilised the army

Explanation

In the Old Oyo Empire, the Ajele ensured the safety of all trade routes, acting as a resident/administrative agent for the empire.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 23

The General strike of 1945 was caused primarily by the

  • A. persistent implementation of discriminatory lawsCorrect
  • B. disparity in the criteria for employment
  • C. harshness in trade law
  • D. government's reaction of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowance

Explanation

The General Strike of 1945 was caused primarily by the government's rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowance.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 24

Before 1945, the component units of Nigeria were

  • A. states
  • B. regions
  • C. districts
  • D. provincesCorrect

Explanation

Before 1945, the component units of Nigeria were provinces, prior to the later regional structure.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 25

Nationalist agitation began in Nigeria with the

  • A. annexation of Lagos in 1861Correct
  • B. formation of West African Youth League
  • C. Lagos protest against water rate in 1908
  • D. introduction of the Indirect Rule

Explanation

Nationalist agitation began in Nigeria with the annexation of Lagos in 1861, marking the start of formal British colonial control and subsequent resistance.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 26

The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the ills of

  • A. colonialismCorrect
  • B. imperialism
  • C. independence
  • D. slavery

Explanation

The emergence of nationalism in colonized territories was essentially the result of the ills (negative effects) of colonialism.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 27

Which of the following nationalists was the founder of Nigeria's first political party?

  • A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
  • B. Herbert MacaulayCorrect
  • C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
  • D. Ahmadu Bello

Explanation

Herbert Macaulay was the founder of Nigeria's first political party (the Nigerian National Democratic Party, NNDP, in 1923).

Government 2014 Objective — Question 28

The division of powers between the federal and regional governments into exclusive, concurrent and residual lists was done by the

  • A. Republican ConstitutionCorrect
  • B. 1979 Constitution
  • C. 1999 Constitution
  • D. Independence Constitution

Explanation

The division of powers between the federal and regional governments into exclusive, concurrent, and residual lists was done by the Republican Constitution (1963).

Government 2014 Objective — Question 29

The Nigeria Independence Constitution was modified by the

  • A. 1989 Constitution
  • B. 1979 Constitution
  • C. 1963 ConstitutionCorrect
  • D. 1999 Constitution

Explanation

The Nigeria Independence Constitution (1960) was modified by the 1963 Republican Constitution.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 30

The President of Nigeria was indirectly elected through secret ballot for a period of five years by the senate in

  • A. 1963Correct
  • B. 1979
  • C. 1983
  • D. 1960

Explanation

The President of Nigeria (under the 1963 Republican Constitution) was indirectly elected through secret ballot by the senate for a period of five years, starting in 1963.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 31

The main function of the Federal Character Commission in Nigeria is

  • A. settling disputes among societies
  • B. providing free social services to citizens
  • C. ensuring fair representation of all states in the public serviceCorrect
  • D. reviewing unfair administrative decisions

Explanation

The main function of the Federal Character Commission in Nigeria is ensuring fair representation of all states/groups in the public service and government appointments.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 32

The power of appointing the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission is vested in the

  • A. PresidentCorrect
  • B. Senate
  • C. Judicial Council
  • D. Council of State

Explanation

The power of appointing the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is vested in the President (subject to Senate confirmation).

Government 2014 Objective — Question 33

The NCNC and the NPC facilitated the creation of the

  • A. Western Region
  • B. Eastern Region
  • C. Mid-West RegionCorrect
  • D. Northern Region

Explanation

The alliance between the NCNC and the NPC facilitated the creation of the Mid-West Region in 1963.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 34

One of the major problems of Nigerian federalism is

  • A. imbalance in the structure and sizes of units of the federationCorrect
  • B. pre-colonial administrative structure among the units of the federation
  • C. lack of revenue to cater for the demands of the federation
  • D. inadequate manpower to fill vacancies

Explanation

One of the major problems of Nigerian federalism is the imbalance in the structure and sizes of the units (states/regions) making up the federation.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 35

Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural imbalance in the federation?

  • A. Increase in revenue allocation
  • B. Formation of political parties
  • C. Appointment of ministers
  • D. Creation of statesCorrect

Explanation

During the Gowon administration, the creation of states (from 4 regions to 12 states in 1967) was done to reduce regional structural imbalance in the federation.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 36

A problem of public corporations in Nigeria is

  • A. emphasis on subsidies
  • B. wastage of resourcesCorrect
  • C. choice of leadership
  • D. public control

Explanation

A key problem of public corporations in Nigeria is the wastage of resources, often due to inefficiency and lack of accountability.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 37

One feature of public corporation that was weakened by privatization is

  • A. social harmony
  • B. government controlCorrect
  • C. social control
  • D. national integration

Explanation

Government control is one feature of public corporations that was weakened by privatization, as ownership shifted to private hands.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 38

One of the main duties of the Local Government Service Commission is to

  • A. create an enabling working environment for council workers
  • B. handle requests for the creation of more local governments
  • C. supervise and manage the personnel of the local governmentsCorrect
  • D. conduct election into Local Council

Explanation

One of the main duties of the Local Government Service Commission is to supervise and manage the personnel of the local governments.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 39

The option A4 model was used in the conduct of the

  • A. 1993 electionsCorrect
  • B. 1999 elections
  • C. 2007 elections
  • D. 1983 elections

Explanation

The Option A4 model (a specific accreditation and voting procedure) was used in the conduct of the 1993 elections.

Government 2014 Objective — Question 40

The review of Nigerian foreign policy under the Murtala-Obasanjo regime was done by

  • A. Adedeji CommissionCorrect
  • B. Phillips Commission
  • C. Udoji Commission
  • D. Aboyade Commission

Explanation

The review of Nigerian foreign policy under the Murtala-Obasanjo regime was carried out by the Adedeji Commission (officially the Nigeria's foreign policy review panel led by Adebayo Adedeji).

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