All 50 questions from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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1. A major opposition party at the national level in Nigeria's Second Republic was A. NPP B. UPN C. PRP D. GNPP
The UPN was runner up to NPN in the 1979 presidential election.
2. The exclusion of Africans from colonial administration is associated with A. policy of assimilation B. indirect rule system C. policy of association D. indignant policy
This was used in the French colonial administration.
3. During the 1964 Federal Election in Nigeria, the United Progressive Grand Alliance comprised the A. NNDP, NPC and NDC B. NPC, UMBC and BYM C. UMBC, A NEPU and NCNC D. UMBC, BYM, NEPU and NPC
UMBC, A NEPU and NCNC comprised the United Progressive Grand Alliance during the 1964 Federal Election.
4. Which of the following binds Commonwealth Nations together? A. Uniform Political System B. Common Currency C. Common Language D. Common Colonial History
The commonwealth of nations is an association of former British colony.
5. A structure of government in which power is shared between the centre and the units is A. confederal B. oligarchic C. unitary D. federalism
Federalism is a structure of government in which power is shared between the centre and the units.
6. Which of the following performs oversight functions? A. Judiciary B. Civil service C. Executive D. Bureaucracy
The oversight function is the review, monitoring and supervision of government agencies, programs and policy implementation, performed by the judiciary/legislature.
7. Foreign Policy refers to A. a policy made by a country when it is at war B. the general principles of a state regarding international behaviour C. a policy made by a foreign country D. a policy made by a country for foreigners
Foreign Policy is the general principles of a state regarding international behavior. Foreign Policy is the promotion of national interest at the international level.
8. "From each according to his ability to each according to needs" is the principle of A. Communism B. Socialism C. Capitalism D. Communalism
Communism is the highest stage of human development. One of its main features is equitable distribution of wealth.
9. The maintenance of law and order is a function of the A. legislature B. military C. judiciary D. executive
The maintenance of law and order is a function of the executive.
10. The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is known as A. political orientation B. political apathy C. political culture D. political socialization
Political socialization is the process of acquiring, developing, internalizing and incorporating the beliefs, norms, idea, values and attitude of a given political society.
11. A nation could be identified through its A. military strength B. common language and culture C. population D. constitution
A nation could be identified through its common language and culture.
12. A network of groups of people in an institution expressing human association is A. community B. society C. nation D. state
A network of groups of people in an institution expressing human association is a society.
13. The Commission on Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration is an organ of A. The United Nations B. Commonwealth C. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries D. African Union
The Commission on Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration is an organ of the African Union.
14. The policy of assimilation was the colonial policy of the A. French B. British C. Portuguese D. German
The policy of assimilation was the colonial policy of the French.
15. The appointment, promotion and discipline of civil servants is the responsibility of the A. Civil Service Commission B. Public Complaint Commission C. Judicial Service Commission D. Public Service Institute of Nigeria
The appointment, promotion and discipline of civil servants is the responsibility of the Civil Service Commission.
16. A country is said to operate an unwritten constitution if the A. constitution is not contained in a single document B. constitution cannot be written down C. existing constitution can be suspended at will D. country is not having a printed constitution
A country is said to operate an unwritten constitution if the constitution is not contained in a single document.
17. The form of government headed by a king is A. monarchy B. presidentialism C. fascism D. republicanism
The form of government headed by a king is monarchy.
18. Citizens exercise their sovereignty by A. attending political rallies B. voting at elections C. registration to vote D. their right to sue the state
Sovereignty belongs to the people but transferred to the government at elections.
19. Which of these is an attribute of government? A. Political Power B. Sovereignty C. Constitution D. Definite territory
Political Power is an attribute of government.
20. Nigerian Judiciary is headed by A. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice B. Solicitor-General of the Federation C. Chief Justice of the Federation D. President, Court of Appeal
Nigerian Judiciary is headed by the Chief Justice of the Federation.
21. The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by A. John Locke B. Thomas Hobbes C. Jean Bodin D. Baron De Montesquieu
The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by Jean Bodin.
22. Public opinion is commonly referred to as composite reaction of the citizenry on A. matters relating to association B. legal rights of foreigners C. matters affecting government D. key issues that affect them
Public opinion is commonly referred to as composite reaction of the citizenry on matters affecting government.
23. In order to assist fellow developing countries, Nigeria initiated the A. New Partnership for African Development B. Economic Community of West African States C. Concept of Medium Powers D. Technical Aid Corps Scheme
Nigeria initiated the Technical Aid Corps Scheme to assist fellow developing countries.
24. In the Igbo traditional system, the highest democratic institution is the A. Umunna B. Oha-na-eze C. Umuada D. Ofo Title Holders
In the Igbo traditional system, the highest democratic institution is the Oha-na-eze.
25. Separation of powers as an ingredient of presidential system implies the A. distinction of governmental powers B. demarcation of levels of government C. distinction between head of state and head of government D. sharing of governmental powers
Separation of powers as an ingredient of presidential system implies the distinction of governmental powers.
26. The major objective of pressure group is to A. change government B. form government C. influence government D. fund election
The major objective of pressure group is to influence government policies.
27. The foreign policy principle that informed Nigeria's position in the liberation of African states is A. economic diplomacy B. Afrocentrism C. non-alignment D. non-interference
Africa as the centre piece of Nigeria's foreign policy (Afrocentrism) informed Nigeria's position in the liberation of African states.
28. A type of political association that brings the rich and the poor together is A. Broker party B. Charismatic party C. Elite party D. Mass party
A mass party is a type of political association that comprises all classes of people, bringing the rich and poor together.
29. In Nigeria, the foundations of federalism was laid by the A. Macpherson Constitution B. Lyttleton Constitution C. Clifford Constitution D. Richards Constitution
It laid the foundation for federalism by dividing Nigeria into 3 region.
30. Which of the following is a form of delegated legislation? A. Case law B. Convention C. Edict D. Acts
Edict is a law made by the State Military government.
31. Franchise can be described as the right to A. vote at elections B. form political parties C. vote and be voted for D. contest in elections
Franchise can be described as the right to vote and be voted for.
32. A major factor that necessitated the adoption of federalism in Nigeria was the A. intention of creating states B. diversity of culture and language C. abundance of natural resources D. low level of literacy
Diversity of culture and language was a major factor that necessitated the adoption of federalism in Nigeria.
33. The office of the Prime Minister in Nigeria was created in A. 1951 B. 1954 C. 1959 D. 1957
This was as a result of the 1957 London Constitutional Conference.
34. The Nigeria Police is an agency of the A. judicial arm of government B. Ministry of Defence C. executive arm of government D. Ministry of Interior
The Nigeria Police is an agency of the executive arm of government.
35. The legislature checks the excesses of the executive through A. appointment of civil servants B. screening of governors C. scrutiny of the budget of judges D. dissolution
The legislature checks the excesses of the executive through scrutiny of the budget.
36. Government by the best, citizens is referred to as A. aristocracy B. democracy C. oligarchy D. plutocracy
Government by the best citizens is referred to as aristocracy - the government of the nobles.
37. The charter establishing the AU was signed in A. Libya B. Ethiopia C. South Africa D. Durban
The charter establishing the AU was signed in Durban, South Africa in July 2002.
38. In Nigeria, items in the exclusive list are under the jurisdiction of A. regional government B. central government C. local government D. state government
In Nigeria, items in the exclusive list are under the jurisdiction of central government. This is also known as federal government.
39. Which of these factors motivated colonialism in Africa? A. Cultural superiority B. Scientific superiority C. Humanitarianism D. Economic interest
Economic interest is one of the major factors that motivated colonialism in Africa.
40. The responsibility of giving policy guidelines to the board of corporations rests with the A. Board of Directors B. Minister C. Chairman D. Permanent Secretary
The responsibility of giving policy guidelines to the board of corporations rests with the Minister.
41. Which of these institutions make bye-laws? A. Council of State B. National Assembly C. Local Government Council D. State House of Assembly
Local Government Council is the institution that makes bye-laws.
42. Which of the following commissions was established by the 1979 Constitution? A. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission B. Federal Character Commission C. Federal Road Safety Commission D. Federal Electoral Commission
The Federal Character Commission was established by the 1979 Constitution.
43. Federal and state governments legislate on items in the A. residual list B. legislative list C. exclusive list D. concurrent list
Federal and state governments legislate on items in the concurrent list.
44. In Nigeria, Public corporations are established by A. executive order B. a bye-law C. an act of parliament D. military decree
In Nigeria, Public corporations are established by an act of parliament.
45. In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, the spiritual and political powers were vested in the A. Emir B. Madawaki C. Galadima D. Waziri
In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, the spiritual and political powers were vested in the Emir.
46. Which of the following approves the annual budget of the UN? A. The General Assembly B. The Secretariat C. The Security Council D. Trusteeship Council
The General Assembly approves the annual budget of the UN.
47. Lagos was annexed in A. 1861 B. 1871 C. 1814 D. 1853
Lagos was annexed in 1861.
48. A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it A. is costly to operate B. does not tolerate opposition C. does not care about the feelings of the masses D. discourages periodic elections
A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it does not tolerate opposition.
49. At the formation of the OAU, Nigeria belonged to the A. Monrovia Group B. Casablanca Group C. Lagos Group D. Brazzaville Group
At the formation of the OAU, Nigeria belonged to the Monrovia Group.
50. The ECOWAS Monitoring Group began its operation in A. Sierra-Leone B. Guinea C. Gambia D. Liberia
The ECOWAS Monitoring Group began its operation in Liberia.
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