Government 2013 JAMB Past Questions
Government 2013 JAMB Past Questions
1. Power that is delegated is exercised- A. By devolution
- B. Directly
- C. By coercion
- D. Indirect
Correct Answer: Option A
2. De Jure sovereign is acquired through
- A. Law
- B. Grant
- C. Treaty
- D. Force
Correct Answer: Option A
3. A group of people who live together under a common law within a definite territory is a
- A. Community
- B. Nation - State
- C. Nation
- D. State
Correct Answer: Option D
4. Political socialization is associated with
- A. Military take over of civilian government
- B. The transmission of political values
- C. Political transition
- D. Free choice of party programmes
Correct Answer: Option D
5. According to Aristotle, a form of government in which the few rule for the benefit of all is
- A. Diarchy
- B. Aristocracy
- C. Autocracy
- D. polyarchy
Correct Answer: Option B
6. Rule by the old people is known as
- A. Monarchy
- B. Gerontocracy
- C. Feudalism
- D. Theocracy
Correct Answer: Option B
7. As an executive, the commissioner is charged with the responsibility of
- A. Implementing laws
- B. Writing laws
- C. Giving loans
- D. Making laws
Correct Answer: Option A
8. Rules adjudication is a primary function of the
- A. Judiciary
- B. Executive
- C. Government
- D. Legislature
Correct Answer: Option A
9. The judiciary controls the executive in federal state through
- A. Delegated legislation
- B. Judicial overview
- C. Judicial review
- D. Motions
Correct Answer: Option C
10. One major advantage of the unitary system is that it tends of make government
- A. Free of controversy
- B. Distant from the people
- C. Popular among the masses
- D. Strong and stable
Correct Answer: Option D
11. The presidential system differs from the parliamentary system of government in that
- A. The principle of collective responsibility applies
- B. Executive and legislative powers are fused
- C. Powers of the three arms of government are merged
- D. The tenure of office of the president is limited
Correct Answer: Option D
12. Which of the following advocates equitable distribution of wealth?
- A. Capitalism
- B. Aristocracy
- C. Socialism
- D. Plutocracy
Correct Answer: Option C
13. A constitution that is difficult to amend is
- A. Rigid
- B. Written
- C. Unwritten
- D. Flexible
Correct Answer: Option A
14. Which of the following constitutions is more suitable for centralization of political power?
- A. Unwritten constitution
- B. Rigid constitution
- C. Written constitution
- D. Flexible constitutio
Correct Answer: Option A
15. The act of transferring autonomous powers to subordinate agencies is
- A. Concentration
- B. Deconcentration
- C. Delegation
- D. Devolution
Correct Answer: Option B
16. Which of the following types of citizenship cannot be withdrawn?
- A. Citizenship by conquest
- B. Citizenship by birth
- C. Honorary citizenship
- D. Citizenship by naturalization
Correct Answer: Option B
17. The right of citizens to vote is
- A. Universal suffrage
- B. Nationality suffrage
- C. Electoral suffrage
- D. Adult suffrage
Correct Answer: Option A
18. A political party is different from a pressure group in its
- A. Objective
- B. Organization
- C. Strategy
- D. Source of finance
Correct Answer: Option A
19. One of the functions of pressure groups is to
- A. Nominate the president
- B. Prepare the budget
- C. Articulate the opinion of their members
- D. Contest elections to serve the people
Correct Answer: Option C
20. Under the 1979 Constitution, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the
- A. House of Assembly
- B. National Economic Council
- C. Federal Legislature
- D. Council of State
Correct Answer: Option A
21. Under Nigeria's Second Republic, the Senate was under the leadership of
- A. J.S. Tarka
- B. Joseph Wayas
- C. Godwin Ume-Ezeoke
- D. John Wash Pam
Correct Answer: Option B
22. The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission is statutorily empowered to determine the remuneration of
- A. Only elected representatives
- B. Political office holders
- C. Employees of public corporations
- D. All civil servants
Correct Answer: Option B
23.The primary function of the Code of Conduct Bureau is to
- A. Ensure minimum standard of morality
- B. Retain custody of declarations
- C. Receive declaration of assest
- D. Ensure due process by public offers
Correct Answer: Option B
24. The party system practiced in Nigeria's Third Republic was
- A. Two-party
- B. Zero-party
- C. One-party
- D. Multi-party
Correct Answer: Option A
25. Nigeria adopted the federal system of government because of
- A. Uneven development
- B. The availability of limited resources
- C. The adoption of a stat religion
- D. The fear of domination of minorities
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