All 40 questions from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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The doctrine of separation of powers is associated with
The French philosopher Montesquieu, in his work 'The Spirit of the Laws', is credited with developing the modern doctrine of separation of powers among the executive, legislature and judiciary.
Which of the following is NOT a mode of constitutional change?
A party manifesto is a political document outlining policy promises; it has no legal effect on a constitution, unlike formal amendment, judicial interpretation, or statutory revision, which are all recognised ways constitutions change.
The major change effected by the government of Major-General J.T.U. Aguiyi Ironsi was the
Ironsi's Unification Decree No. 34 of 1966 abolished Nigeria's federal structure and replaced the regions with provinces under a unitary system of government.
According to the 1976 Local Government Reform, the chief executive of a local government council is the
The 1976 Local Government Reform established the elected Chairman as the chief executive officer responsible for the day-to-day administration of the local government council.
A landmark of the Lyttleton Constitution is
The 1954 Lyttleton Constitution introduced true federalism and created the office of Speaker to preside over the House of Representatives, replacing the Governor-General in that role.
Delegated legislation is justified by the
Delegated (or subsidiary) legislation exists because the ordinary legislative process in parliament is often too slow and cumbersome to deal with technical or urgent matters, so law-making powers are delegated to the executive/agencies for efficiency.
The office of the Prime Minister of Nigeria was first created by the
The 1957 London Constitutional Conference agreed to the creation of the office of Prime Minister for the Federation of Nigeria, along with regional self-government.
Which of the following aroused and promoted nationalist feelings among Nigerians?
Colonial economic exploitation, racial discrimination in employment/treatment, and the rise of political parties and pressure groups combined to awaken and spread nationalist consciousness in Nigeria.
The Queen of England ceased to be the Head of State of Nigeria at
Nigeria remained a dominion under the British monarch even after independence in 1960; it was only with the 1963 Republican Constitution that Nigeria became a republic and the Queen ceased to be Head of State.
In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, the spiritual and [ritual] powers were vested in the
In the traditional Hausa political system, the Emir combined temporal authority with spiritual/religious leadership, embodying both political and spiritual powers, unlike the other titled officials who held specific administrative roles.
A member of the Commonwealth that was not colonized by Britain is
Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony, joined the Commonwealth in 1995 despite never having been a British colony, unlike Malaysia, Uganda and Jamaica which were all former British colonies.
Prior to 1966, the system of local government in the western region was based on the
The Western Region's pre-1966 local government structure was organised as a three-tier system comprising district councils, local councils and area/divisional councils.
Nationalism in Nigeria was facilitated by
The spread of Western education and growing urbanization created an enlightened, politically conscious elite and a concentration of people in towns, both of which fuelled the growth of nationalist agitation.
The organ responsible for the general administration of ECOWAS is the
The Executive Secretariat (headed by the Executive Secretary) is the ECOWAS organ charged with the day-to-day administration and running of the Community's affairs.
In 1879, four British companies were merged to form the United African Company by
Sir George Taubman Goldie merged four rival British trading companies on the Niger in 1879 to form the United African Company, which later became the Royal Niger Company.
The military normally belongs to the arm of government known as the
As the body responsible for national defence and the enforcement of state policy, the military falls under the executive arm of government.
The major problem of the Nigerian federal structure in the First Republic was
The First Republic's federal structure had only three (later four) regions of very unequal size, with the Northern Region alone larger than the other regions combined — this lopsidedness undermined the balance and stability of the federation.
Under socialism, the control of power resides with the
Socialist theory holds that political and economic power should be controlled by the working class (the proletariat) rather than by the property-owning bourgeoisie or nobility.
One of the agreements of the 1957 constitutional conference was that
Among other decisions, the 1957 London Constitutional Conference agreed that the Nigeria Police Force should be regionalized, giving regional governments some control over policing.
The ultimate authority in a State is referred to as
Sovereignty refers to the supreme, final and unlimited authority of a state to govern itself and make binding decisions without external interference.
The most important aspect of political participation in a democracy is
Voting is the most direct and universal way citizens exercise political power in a democracy, as it determines who governs, making it the most important form of political participation.
One of the foremost theorists of federalism was
K.C. Wheare is widely regarded as one of the foremost classical theorists of federalism, particularly known for his definitive study 'Federal Government'.
In a parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the house to vote on major issues?
The Whip is the party official responsible for ensuring party discipline and that members are present in the chamber to vote, especially on important issues.
A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known as
A collegial executive spreads executive power among a group of equals (a council/committee) rather than vesting it in one individual, meaning there is no single chief executive.
A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called
Feudalism was a socio-political system in which power, status and obligations were based primarily on the ownership and control of land.
The leader of the Northern People's Congress was
Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, was the founder and President of the Northern People's Congress (NPC), while Tafawa Balewa served as its deputy leader and Nigeria's Prime Minister.
The idea of democracy started with the
Democracy as a system of government, including the term itself (from the Greek 'demos' and 'kratos'), originated in ancient Greece, notably in the city-state of Athens.
In the Marxist theory, those who live by selling their labour are called
In Marxist theory, the proletariat is the working class that owns no means of production and must sell its labour for wages in order to survive.
What was the name of the highest ruling body during General Babangida's rule?
During Ibrahim Babangida's military administration, the Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC) was the highest policy and decision-making body in government.
One of the following is NOT a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization
The Security Council is a principal organ of the United Nations itself, not a specialized agency; ILO, WHO and UNESCO, by contrast, are all separate specialized agencies affiliated with the UN.
A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is
A nation is typically described as a group of people bound together by shared culture, language, history or ancestry, making it a cohesive and largely homogeneous community, unlike a state which is a political/legal entity.
Multi-party system is saddled with the problem of
Because a multi-party system involves many competing parties, it can lead to fragmentation and divisiveness in society and government, sometimes making it hard to form stable, cohesive administrations.
One of the importance of voting in democracy is that it
Voting is important in a democracy because it actively ties citizens to the political process, giving them a stake in and commitment to the system of government they help choose.
All but one of the following is a symbol of political culture
A flag, anthem and constitution are symbolic representations of a country's political culture and identity, whereas 'the government' is an institution/body of people, not merely a symbol.
All but one of these is an agency of political socialization
The family, peer groups and schools are recognised agents that shape citizens' political attitudes and values (political socialization), while the constitution is a legal document, not a socializing agency.
The Atlantic Charter gave birth to the
The 1941 Atlantic Charter, signed by the US and UK, laid out principles that later formed the basis for the founding of the United Nations Organization in 1945.
Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the formation of a federal system?
Federal systems are typically adopted in response to factors like a large territory, cultural/ethnic diversity, or large population; the personal wealth of leaders is not a recognised factor in choosing a federal structure.
A country's foreign policy is foremost driven by
National interest is considered the overriding and most fundamental determinant of any country's foreign policy, even though economy, location and resources also play contributing roles.
The Office of the Prime Minister in Nigeria was created in
The 1957 London Constitutional Conference created the office of Prime Minister for the Federation of Nigeria, with Tafawa Balewa becoming the first holder of the office.
The first Nigerian leader who became the chairman of the Organisation of African Unity was
General Yakubu Gowon was the first Nigerian Head of State to serve as Chairman of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), a position he held in 1973/74.
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