Government 2015 JAMB Past Questions
Government 2015 JAMB Past Questions
1. The main attributes of a state are
- A. government, the police and the armed forces
- B. population, territory, government and sovereignty
- C. federal state and local governments
- D. the press, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
B is the correct answer. Other options may look alike. However for a state to be recognized it must have option B’s attributes. For instance option A only explained the presence of a government, police, army , navy and air force but no population, no sovereignty and no territory. So that’s incomplete. Option C only explain two tiers of government. These are not enough adjectives to describe a state. Option D is equally wrong because: It had no government, sovereignty, population and territory.
2. A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it
- A. emphasizes political differences
- B. makes accountability difficult
- C. negates freedom of association
- D. delays decision-making.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
B is the right option because its type of leadership does not account to any anybody or group.Again , since it’s a ONE MAN MOPOL, no individual or group checkmates his activity . As a result misappropriation e t c would be on increase.
3. In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the
- A. year the British established their rule over Nigeria
- B. beginning of first world war
- C. year Lugard effected amalgamation of Nigeria
- D. year the railway system was completed
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The answer to this question is C because prior to the component body now known as Nigeria we were administered differently (i.e) The North and south protectorate. So it was this year that both protectorate was amalgamated. Option A is an understatement because prior to 1914 British has established its tentacle all over, then not Nigeria, however this were made in badges (i.e) Royal Niger company, U. A. C, Lever brothers e t c
4. Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar?
- A. King Kosoko
- B. King Dosunmu
- C. Oba Ovonramwen
- D. King Jaja
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
In February 1897, the British colonial forces invaded and conquered Benin City. Oba Ovoranmwen was dethroned, and deported to calabar where he lived and died in the month of January 1914, after sixteen years of British captivity. He was later buried at old Calabar by official of colonial authority in the absence of his Benin royal family
5. How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967?
- A. 4
- B. 12
- C. 19
- D. 21
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Option B is the answer. Gen. Yakubu Gowon actually created these states to decentralize the (Igbos) Biafra sovereignty.
6. A major functional of Warrant Chiefs was to
- A. take charge of local administration
- B. stop ritual killings
- C. prevent tribal wars
- D. supervise native courts and markets
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Since they are uneducated able men, most probably where the white felt they can be functional is the above function.
7. A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is
- A. a republic
- B. a plutocracy
- C. a monarchy
- D. an empire
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
It is so because Republic is defined as a situation or process whereby the people democratically elect their leaders into public or political offices.
8. The first Governor-General of Nigeria was
- A. Lord Lugard
- B. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe
- C. Sir James Robertson
- D. (the late) Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi
Correct Answer: Option A
9. The main role of pressure groups is to
- A. influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them
- B. inject emotion and selfish debates
- C. influence the public
- D. use all means, including bribery, to achieve their objectives
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
the only mission for which it is established
10. The OAU was formed in
- A. 1946
- B. 1956
- C. 1960
- D. 1963
Correct Answer: Option D
11. The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is
- A. Boutrous Boutrous-Ghali
- B. Joe Garba
- C. Ibrahim Gambari
- D. Kofi Annan
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
This is history oriented. Boutros Boutros-Ghali is an Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the sixth, but the first African Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1992 to December 1996 and was later succeeded by Kofi Annan.
12. The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primary because
- A. of the fragmented political structures
- B. the Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers
- C. the of the high incidence of taxation Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers
- D. the colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
It had no absolute leader unlike the Hausas and the Yoruba's. Furthermore they had no political mouthpiece or leader. This system is described as 'acephalous'.
13. In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of
- A. Local government Chairman
- B. Armed Forces Ruling Council
- C. Security and Exchange Commission
- D. Exclusive list
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
the power to execute this project lies only on exclusive list(i.e. where only the FG can legislate)
14. In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible
- A. to the Federal or Central Government
- B. to the State Government
- C. to the Federal and State Government
- D. to no other level of government
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
According to 1979 constitution. Furthermore , before 1979 we don’t have third tiers government (the local government). So it was that constitution that gave birth to thus government and is solely responsible to the state government. It is also known as grass root government.
15. An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is
- A. primary election
- B. electoral college
- C. bye election
- D. general election
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
It is only the party that can nominate (choose) an individual for a position or post. Furthermore, it an in-house affair where the party’s candidate is given a ticket to vote for a particular post.
16. Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
- A. Olusegun Obasanjo
- B. Yakubu Gowon
- C. Muritala Muhammad
- D. Ibrahim Babangida
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
This was regarded as one of the greatest achievement of the then military head of state.
17. Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?
- A. Bashorun
- B. Oyomesi
- C. Aremo
- D. Alaafin
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
This was regarded as one of the greatest achievement of the then military head of state.
18. Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the
- A. Lyttelton Constitution
- B. Macpherson Constitution
- C. Richards Constitution
- D. Independence
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Federalism in Nigeria refers to the devolution of self-governance by the West African nation of Nigeria to its federated states, who share sovereignty with the Federal Government.Federalism in Nigeria is incomplete without its origin. Federalism can be traced to K.C Wheare. The history of federalism in Nigeria dates back to 1939, where the country was divided into three provinces (northern, western, and eastern province) by Governor Bernard Bourdillion. Federalism has been present in Nigeria since the former British colony was reorganized into a federation of three regions in 1946. Regionalism was introduced to the Nigeria system by the Richards Constitution.
19. Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU?
- A. The Council of Ministers
- B. The Administrative Secretary General
- C. The Assembly of Heads of States and Government
- D. Appointment of staff
Correct Answer: Option D
20. When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of
- A. collective responsibility
- B. probity and accountability
- C. checks and balances
- D. separation of powers
Correct Answer: Option C
21. Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
- A. seen as an instrument of impoverishment
- B. perceived to abolish the federal system
- C. promulgated without consultation with the people
- D. considered as alien
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Ironsi promulgated Decree Number 34 of 1966, which abrogated the federal system of government and substituted a unitary system; he argued that the military could only govern in this way.
22. The Igbo political system was based on
- A. Age Grades
- B. Umunna
- C. Family ties
- D. Umuada
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Hence it is devoid of an absolute head, it usually relies on Umuna the option above to resolve some political issues. Umuna is made up of heads of family, Nze No Zo and heads of a clan
23. One challenge associated with presidential system of Government
- A. Aim of government
- B. separation of power
- C. The Senate president
- D. Fusion of power
Correct Answer: Option B
24. The dominant idea behind the establishment of the Organization of African Unity is
- A. that Africa must unite
- B. to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done
- C. to provide a framework and opportunities for co-operation on common African problems
- D. to promote economic development of Africa
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
It is a forum to unite Africa and eradicate colonialism and imperialism.
25. A typical form of delegated legislation is
- A. an act
- B. a bill
- C. a decree
- D. a bye-law
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