All 50 questions from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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The 1976 Reforms made the local government the
The 1976 Local Government Reforms established local government as the third tier of government, below federal and state.
Citizenship can be acquired through
Citizenship can be acquired through registration (in addition to birth and naturalization).
Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a nation?
A nation is typically characterised by a shared/common historical background, not a different one.
Regional governments in Nigeria established banks to
Regional governments established banks (e.g. regional development banks) to mobilize funds for development projects.
One of the major reasons for the creation of local governments in Nigeria is to
Local governments were created to bring government closer to the people and enhance even development across the country.
In which of these systems of government can the prime minister dissolve the legislature?
In a parliamentary system, the prime minister/executive can, under certain conditions, dissolve the legislature and call fresh elections.
One of the advantages of a flexible constitution is that it
A flexible constitution can be amended easily by ordinary legislative process, allowing it to quickly accommodate new ideas and changing circumstances.
One of the major defects of the 1999 Constitution was that it
A key criticism of the 1999 Constitution is that it was conceived and promulgated by the outgoing military government rather than through a fully civilian constituent process.
In the pre-colonial Yoruba system, the power of the Alaafin was checked by the
In pre-colonial Oyo, the Alaafin's power was checked by the Oyomesi council of chiefs (headed by the Bashorun); the Oluwo was one of the traditional chiefs associated with this check on royal authority.
One of the essential principles of communism is that
Communism emphasises collective ownership and prioritises the needs of the people over individual profit or free market competition.
Elective principle was first introduced in Nigeria by the
The elective principle was first introduced into Nigeria by the Clifford Constitution of 1922.
The country that was suspended because of her apartheid posture from the Commonwealth of Nations was
South Africa was suspended/withdrew from the Commonwealth in the 1960s due to its apartheid policies.
Nigeria's opposition to apartheid was demonstrated in
Nigeria actively opposed apartheid directly in South Africa through diplomatic, economic, and other pressure.
A system of government in which the best citizens rule is
Aristocracy is rule by a select group considered the best/most capable citizens.
Revenue allocation in Nigeria is majorly based on
Nigeria's revenue allocation formula is majorly based on principles including derivation, equality, and even development.
Sovereignty is defined as the
Sovereignty is the supreme authority/ability of a state to exercise control over its territory and people, free from external control.
The theory of divine right claims that rulers are accountable to
The divine right theory holds that a ruler's authority comes from God, and they are accountable to God alone, not the people.
Nigeria's contribution to liberation movements in Africa was demonstrated in her
Nigeria was a strong supporter of African liberation movements, notably in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.
An electoral system in which a candidate with the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared winner is
The simple majority (first-past-the-post) system declares the candidate with the most votes the winner, without requiring an absolute majority.
A messenger in civil service is classified under the
Messengers, cleaners and similar support staff are classified under the auxiliary class in the civil service.
Nigeria's liberal posture to the communist bloc was as a result of the
Nigeria's warmer relations with the communist bloc followed the assistance/support received from the Soviet Union during the Nigerian Civil War.
A government is considered illegitimate if it comes to power through
A government that comes to power through unconstitutional means (e.g. a coup) is generally considered illegitimate.
Which of the following ideological groups were in existence before the formation of the Organization of African Unity?
The Casablanca, Brazzaville, and Monrovia groups were rival ideological blocs among African states before the OAU was formed in 1963.
The Northern People's Congress was established in
The Northern People's Congress (NPC) was established in 1951.
Which of the following was registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission?
The All People's Party (APP) was one of the parties registered by INEC during Nigeria's Fourth Republic.
The admittance of new members into OPEC is done by the
New members are admitted into OPEC through a decision of the OPEC Conference.
Which of the following is an essential feature of a unitary government?
In a unitary system, power is centralised and the constitution is not necessarily supreme over the central government's authority (unlike federalism).
The principle of the rule of law aims at
A central tenet of the rule of law is equality before the law — everyone, regardless of status, is subject to the same laws.
Dr. Rilwan Lukman was the Secretary-General of
Dr. Rilwan Lukman served as Secretary-General of OPEC.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was established by the
The EFCC was established by an Act of the National Assembly (2002/2004) under the framework of the 1999 Constitution.
Which of the following countries is a founding member of the Commonwealth?
South Africa was among the founding members of the modern Commonwealth (Statute of Westminster, 1931).
One of the major criticisms against public corporations is that they
Public corporations are often criticised for being inefficient, sometimes making profits without operating efficiently.
A major attribute of the monarchical system of government is that
A defining feature of monarchy is that succession to the throne/leadership is hereditary.
Which of the following is a feature of the one party system?
A one-party system inherently limits political choice since only one party can contest and hold power.
An international organization whose members are mainly bound by economic matters is the
OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) is primarily an economic organization coordinating petroleum policy among its members.
The committee that recommended the suitability of Abuja as Nigeria's new Federal Capital Territory was headed by
The panel/committee that recommended Abuja as the new Federal Capital Territory was headed by Justice Akinola Aguda.
Which of the following was demanded at the inaugural conference of NCBWA?
The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) demanded, among other things, the removal of racial discrimination in the civil service.
In a confederal system, the power of the component units is
In a confederation, the component units (states) retain more power and sovereignty than the weak central authority.
Universal suffrage is limited by
Even under universal suffrage, voting rights are typically limited by a minimum age requirement.
Which of these international organizations was Nigeria a founding member?
Nigeria was a founding member of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), established in 1975.
A document outlining the aims and objectives of a political party is a
A party's manifesto outlines its aims, objectives, and policy plans.
Sine-Die as a legislative terminology means
'Sine-Die' refers to the indefinite adjournment of a legislative session, without a set date to reconvene.
The judiciary assigns clear meaning to the law by
The judiciary's core function of clarifying ambiguous laws is through interpretation.
Which of the following was founded by Chief Ladipo Solanke?
Chief Ladipo Solanke was a co-founder of WASU (West African Students' Union).
Rule by divine right is a basis for
Divine right theory is the traditional justification for absolute monarchy, where the monarch's authority is said to come directly from God.
The right which is fundamental to citizens is the right to
The right to life is considered the most fundamental human right, as other rights depend on it.
The head of a crown colony under the British rule was the
A crown colony under British rule was headed by a Governor, appointed by the British Crown.
In Eastern Nigeria, colonial policies were administered through the
In the absence of centralized traditional authority in much of Igbo/Eastern Nigeria, the British administered colonial policy through appointed warrant chiefs.
The Babangida Regime differed from the Buhari Regime because in the former
Under the Babangida regime, the post of Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, was created, unlike under the Buhari regime.
An important ingredient of the civil service is
The civil service is structured on hierarchy — administrative, executive, clerical, and other grades, in a clear chain of authority.
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