Government 2017 JAMB Past Questions

1.The Constitutional forms with two levels of Government is _________

A. Unitary
B. Evolution
C. Confederal
D. Confederation

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Confederation is the Constitutional form with the levels of Government, the Central and the Regional

2.The essence of ECOWAS is to________

A. bring political parties together
B. foster interstate economic and political co-operation
C. emerging political event
D. expansion of scopes and powers

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional organisation of 15 West African countries established on 28 May 1975. Its main goal is the promotion of the economic integration among its members. Indeed, ECOWASis one the five regional pillars of the African Economic Community (AEC).

3.The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____

A. president
B. prime minister
C. speaker of the house of represenative
D. senate president

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Nigeria became a federal republic under the Constitution of 1963 and the monarch and Governor-General were replaced by a ceremonial President. In 1979, under the 1979 Constitution, the President gained executive powers, becoming head of both state and government.

4.The Characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevents it's officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________

A. impartiality
B. neutrality
C. anonymity
D. impersonality

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

This is used to describe situations where the acting person's name is unknown

5.The granting of internal authority to the regions came under which constitution?

A. Littleton Constitution
B. Richard Constitution
C. Clifford Constitution
D. Macpherson Constitution

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

This constitution was the only constitution that granted Internal authority

6. In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy?

A. Robert Michels
B. Adolf Gasser
C. Adolf Hitler
D. Edmunde Burke

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

He is the author of the book "Political Parties" argues that most representative systems deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy in the year 1911

7.In the 18th century, a new wind of development blow over Europe and the development was referred to__________?

A. Labour Revolution
B. Doctrine Revolution
C. Industrial Revolution
D. Economic Revolution

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Industrial revolution came into existence and there was a change in the means of production and domestic system of manufacturing

8.One major merit of the Unitary system of government is that_______?

A. is most democratic
B. is cheaper to operate
C. eradicates co-operation
D. eliminate tyranny

One major merit of the Unitary system of government is that_______?

A. is most democratic
B. is cheaper to operate
C. eradicates co-operation
D. eliminate tyranny

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

It is cheaper to operate because unitary system of government is a system of government in which power is concentrated in a single system

9.The legal right to exercise power in a state is known as______

A. Authority
B. Sovereignity
C. Coercion
D. Influence

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Authority is the legitimate power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

10.Bills passed by the legislature usually requires the approval of the following except_______

A. Governor
B. Member house of representative
C. Monarch
D. President

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

They do not have the constitutional right to approve bill

11. Dispute among member state of ECOWAS are settled by _________?

A. The Technical and specialized commission
B. Board of Trustee
C. The community tribunal
D. The council of minister

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

They settle disputes among members state

12. The industrial relations system in the USA tremendously influenced the experience of _________?

A. Great Britain
B. Canada
C. South America
D. India

Correct Answer: Option A

13. ___ is the act of wearing campaign paraphernalia or carrying signs to a polling centre with the intent of influencing voters?

A. polling centre
B. candidate
C. passive electioneering
D. electorate

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Passive electioneering is the act of wearing campaign paraphernalia or carrying signs to a polling place with the intent of influencing voters. Across the United States laws vary relating to passive electioneering.

14. The totality of Nigeria's participation in the international system is known as ______?

A. International policy
B. foreign policy
C. economic policy
D. social policy

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Foreign policy is a policy pursued by a nation in its dealings with other nations, designed to achieve national objectives., General objectives that guide the activities and relationships of one state in its interactions with other states. The development of foreign policy is influenced by domestic considerations, the policies or behaviour of other states, or plans to advance specific geopolitical designs.

15.one important agent of a political socialization is the _______?

A. political party structure
B. political party
C. party constitution
D. electoral college

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

This is a group formed by people to come together through votes in order to gain power and control the resources

16. The primary source of fund for local government is ________?

A. grant
B. loan
C. statutory allocation
D. fines

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Statutory allocation; this is the grant from the federal government to the state and local government. it is the major source of local government fund

17. The United Nations is a replacement for which ineffective organisation?

A. World War II
B. League Nations
C. OPEC
D. ECOWAS

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The first international organisation whose principle was to maintain world peace but later replaced by United Nations

18. Which of the following emphasizes the rule of law and human right protection?

A. constitutionalism
B. delegated legislation
C. decentralization
D. centralization

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Constitution is a formal or informal system of primary principles and law that regulates a government or other institutions

19. Laws enacted by the legislature are known as ___ ?

A. Legislation
B. Legislature
C. Budget
D. Executive

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Legislation (or "statutory law") is law which has been promulgated (or "enacted") by a legislature or other governing body or the process of making it.

20.The Quorum in the OPEC conference is formed with the attendance of ?

A. one third of the member state
B. half of member states
C. member states
D. three quarter of the member state

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

They consist of the simple majority

21. Bye laws are made by the _______?

A. judiciary
B. legislature
C. media
D. executive

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

They are responsible to make laws

22. The organ of the UN that served as eustodiait of some African countries prior to their independence is _________?

A. The international court of justice
B. the security council
C. the truteeship council
D. the general assembly

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

They are the main body charged with the responsibility of policy-making and representative organ of the UN.

23. The chairman of the 1976 constitution drafting committee was _____?

A. Udo udoma
B. Ademola Adetokunba
C. Rotimi Williams
D. Niki Tobi

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Chief Frederick Rotimi Alade Williams was the first Nigerian to become Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN). The body held by him was formed to draft the constitution to be approved by the military administration under the regime of Obasanjo.

24.The needs of the citizen are made known to the government through ____?

A. judiciary
B. political party
C. civil service
D. public opinion

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Public opinion consists of the desires, wants and thinking of the majority of the people. It is the collective opinion of the people of a society or state on an issue or problem.

25. The organ that is responsible for the interpretation of law is known as _____?

A. Judiciary
B. Executive
C. Legislature
D. President

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The judiciary is the third branch of the democratic government system. The judiciary interprets the law, decides disputes and applies the Constitution in the name of the state.

26 .New partnership for Africa's development was an attempt to overcome _______?

A. civil wars in africa
B. diseases in africa
C. obstacles to african development
D. coups in africa

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The forming of new partnership for African development was mainly to tackle and bring up about development in Africa generally.

27. The problem that has bedevilled many developing societies is known as ______?

A. Enforcement
B. Impartiality
C. Inefficient judicial institution
D. Corruption

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

it is dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power typically involving bribery

28. A formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office is ___ ?

A. by-election
B. election
C. bill
D. public office

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

This is the process of choosing an individual to occupy a public office.

29. The system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______?

A. Party system
B. Party structure
C. Public opinion
D. Political party

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

A party system is a concept in comparative political science concerning the system of government by political parties in a democratic country

30.Ensuring that appointment into federal establishment in Nigeria reflect geographical spread is the

sole function of the ____?

A. revenue Mobilization and fiscal allocation commission
B. civil service commission
C. federal character commission
D. public complaint commission

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Federal Character Commission duty is to work out an equitable formula, subject to the approval of the President, for the distribution of all cadres of posts in the civil and public service of the Federation and of the State, the armed forces, the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies, bodies. They also ensure that recruitment are done without bias.

31.The transfer of certain powers and functions by means of constitutional or legislation process to the lowest levels of government is known as ___ ?

A. Delegation
B. Devolution
C. Deconcentration
D. Decentralisation

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Decentralization is the transfer of authority from central to local government.

32.When was the Nigeria flag designed?

A. 1961
B. 1959
C. 1957
D. 1962

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on 1 October 1960. The flag has three vertical bands of green, white, green. The two green stripes represent Nigeria's natural wealth, while the white band represents peace.

33. The elective principle was introduced by which constitution?

A. Macpherson Constitution of 1951
B. Clifford Constitution of 1922
C. Richard Constitution of 1946
D. Lyttleton Constitution of 1954

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Sir Hugh Clifford was appointed Governor of Nigeria after Lord Fredrick Lugard. In 1922, Sir Clifford introduced the first formal constitution for the country. The main features of the constitution were: Introduction of the first elective principle in Nigeria and in West Africa.

34. The primary reason for the establishment of political parties is to _______?

A. Attain political power
B. protect political interest
C. make law
D. lobby the government

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The main aim of any political party is to gain power and control resources through elections

35.The African country that was not colonized is ______?

A. Sudana
B. Botswana
C. Gambia
D. Ethiopia

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

As of today, Ethiopia is the only country that is not colonised as majority of the people are Italian citizens

36. A major differences between pressure group and political party is that whereas the latter aims at winning power the former__________?

A. execute government policies
B. aims at winning election
C. influencing government policies
D. nominates potential leaders for government

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The political party was set up to influence government policy.

37. Which of the following is a process of military disengagement from Nigeria politics?

A. Increase in military budget
B. conduct of free and fair elections
C. Appointment of Army officers into political post
D. strengthening the Army

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

This aspect of election is not possible because of the military power to use force

38.division of responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any branches from exercising the core functions of another is _______?

A. fusion of power
B. parliamentary system
C. aristocracy
D. separation of powers

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

This states that the executive, legislative, and judiciary powers of government should be divided into different branches and not concentrated in one

39.In the 1976 reforms and the local government generally, which regime constitutes the Ibrahim panel of 1984?

A. Major General Muhammadu Buhari Administration
B. Olusegun Obasanjo Administration
C. Goodluck Jonathan Administration
D. Ernest Shonekan Administration

Correct Answer: Option A

40.Iran, Iraq and which countries first created OPEC?

A. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
B. Venezuela, Dubai, Greece
C. Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
D. Venezuela, Vienna.

Correct Answer: Option C

41.One of the demerits of the privatization of public corporations in Nigeria is ?

A. scarcity of goods and services
B. higher cost of goods and services
C. creation of unemployment
D. inefficient service delivery

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

One of the problem of privatisation was due to the fact that their was to make profit, thereby affecting the consumer.

42. The indirect dimension of changing the government is known as ___ ?

A. coup de ta't
B. military rule
C. election
D. electorate

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The term used for the indirect or illegal dimension of changing the government

43. The head of the palace in the pre-colonial hausa system is ?

A. Sarkin dawaki
B. sarkin gida
C. sarkin fada
D. sarkin ruwa

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

During the pre-colonial era, the head of palace officials was Sarking fada. Sarkin dawaki and Sarkin gida had no offices in the fulani pre-colonial era. Sarkin ruwa is another office in hausa-fulani in the pre-colonial era where his office was the river fishing official.

44. What is the name of the motion brought before the chamber asking that leave be given to bring in a bill?

A. government motion
B. enactment
C. approval
D. leave

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

This is a motion brought before the chamber to enforce it in a bill.

45.Early nationalist activities manifested in the form of _____?

A. discrimination
B. resistance
C. participation
D. disagreement

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Participation on government process on a regional level led to early motion for self government.

46.The appointment and dissolution of the board of directors of the public corporation fall under _______?

A. ministerial control
B. legislative control
C. political control
D. judicial control

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Political control is the duty of either the president or governor to appoints and dissolve its appointees at any time.

47.Sucessive population figures have been contested in Nigeria because of ______?

A. gender consideration
B. religious consideration
C. geographical disparity
D. political consideration

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Successful figure of population census needs to be considered politically because it can contribute to the success of politics.

48.In the United States, what do they call by-election?

A. special election
B. by polls
C. general election
D. recall

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

By-elections, also spelled bye-elections (known as special elections in the United States ), are used to fill elected offices that have become vacant between general elections.

49 The identifiable spheres of control which the central government exercise over local government is known as ____?

A. Supervisory Control
B. Judicial Control
C. Audit Control
D. Appointment Control

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The ministry responsible for the local government is the supervisory authorityunless; the responsibility for the review of municipalities is assigned by law to the responsible ministry or institution with respect to a specific field.

50. The 1976 Local government reforms was embarked upon by the central government under the leadership of ______?

A. General Olusegun Obasanjo
B. General Sanni Abacha
C. General Mohammed Buhari
D. Goodluck Jonathan