All 40 questions from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Socialism developed as a protest against the evils of
Socialism arose as a protest against the exploitative practices associated with capitalism.
Who among the following is associated with fascism?
Benito Mussolini is the figure most closely associated with founding fascism in Italy.
Fascism as a system of government originated in
Fascism as a system of government originated in Italy under Mussolini.
The instrument mostly abused by a totalitarian government is
Totalitarian governments commonly abuse the mass media to control information and propaganda.
Government of the few over the majority is
Oligarchy is government by a small group over the majority.
The central point of capitalism as expounded by Karl Marx is that
Marx argued that capitalists' profit is the surplus value extracted from workers' labour.
Public opinion is important because it
Public opinion matters because it lets government know what the people actually want.
Which branch of government is responsible for implementing laws?
The Executive is the branch of government responsible for implementing (enforcing) laws.
Delegated legislation is the power to make laws by
Delegated legislation is law-making power granted to bodies other than parliament.
In a unitary system of government
A unitary system of government is marked by a high degree of centralization of power.
Universal Adult Suffrage means all
Universal adult suffrage means that all adult citizens have the right to vote.
A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is called
A public bill applies to the whole population and is designed to promote general welfare.
The rule of law implies
The rule of law implies that no one, including officials, is above the law.
A one-party system of government
A one-party system allows for no official opposition party.
Constitutionalism means
Constitutionalism means that the provisions of the constitution are strictly adhered to.
Aristocracy is the system of government in which the few rule for
Aristocracy is rule by the few, exercised for their own benefit.
Presidentialism is a system of government in which
Presidentialism features an elected head of state who directly exercises executive powers.
A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called
Feudalism is a social system in which power and status derive from control over land.
A system of voting in which the voters are asked a yes or no question on a major issue is called
A referendum is a vote in which citizens are asked a direct yes/no question on a major issue.
Nigeria is NOT a member of
Nigeria is not a member of NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
The electorate means
The electorate refers to all citizens who are qualified to vote.
A constitution is rigid if it
A rigid constitution is one that requires special, more demanding procedures for amendment.
The main objective of pressure groups is to
Pressure groups mainly exist to protect and advance the interests of their members.
A major difference between civilian and military government is that civilian government is
A key difference is that civilian governments are accountable to the people through elections.
One of the legal ways through which political parties can raise money for their activities is through
Fundraising is one of the legitimate, legal ways political parties can raise money.
Traditional rulers can assist local government authorities in their development agenda by
Traditional rulers can support development by helping preserve the customs of the people.
In general, constitutions are designed to provide
Constitutions generally provide the general rules, arrangements, and national objectives guiding political activity.
Rule adjudication is a primary function of the
Rule adjudication (settling disputes over the application of rules) is primarily a judicial function.
The United Kingdom adopts ____ system of government.
The United Kingdom operates under a parliamentary system of government.
A military regime is a system in which the military
Under military rule, the military typically performs both executive and legislative functions.
The principle of Nigeria's foreign policy since independence has been
Nigeria's foreign policy since independence has been anchored on the principle of non-alignment.
Nigeria's foreign policy principle of Africa as the centrepiece means
'Africa as the centrepiece' means prioritizing African unity and development in Nigeria's foreign policy.
The Non-Aligned Movement was primarily created to
The Non-Aligned Movement was primarily created to oppose colonialism and imperialism.
Which conference led to the formal establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement?
The Bandung Conference (1955) led to the formal establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement.
The Nigerian political party formed by Obafemi Awolowo in 1951 was the
Obafemi Awolowo formed the Action Group (AG) in 1951.
The main purpose of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is to
ECOSOC's main purpose is to address international economic, social, and cultural issues.
The first Nigerian to serve as a judge at the International Court of Justice was
Taslim Olawale Elias was the first Nigerian to serve as a judge at the International Court of Justice.
In what year did Nigeria officially adopt its current federal structure?
Nigeria formally adopted its current federal structure under the 1999 Constitution.
The leader of the Nigerian delegation to the Bandung Conference was
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa led the Nigerian delegation to the Bandung Conference.
Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?
Germany is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council; the five permanent members are the US, UK, France, Russia, and China.
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