JAMB • Government

JAMB Government Past Questions & CBT Practice

Government covers Nigerian and comparative political systems, public administration, and constitutional history. The questions favour students who know specific dates, sections of the Constitution, and named office-holders. On this page you can try sample JAMB Government past questions with the answers marked, open the paper for each exam year we have, and start timed CBT-style practice.

Sample JAMB Government questions

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  1. Q12024MEDIUMGovernment

    An economic system that encourages state ownership and control of the means of production is

    1. A.socialism✓ Correct
    2. B.communism
    3. C.fascism
    4. D.capitalism
  2. Q22025MEDIUMGovernment

    Political power in a democracy is derived from the

    1. A.traditional rulers
    2. B.people✓ Correct
    3. C.institution
    4. D.barrel of the gun
  3. Q32024MEDIUMGovernment

    Nigeria played fundamental roles in the creation of

    1. A.ECOWAS✓ Correct
    2. B.OPEC
    3. C.UN
    4. D.Commonwealth
  4. Q42024MEDIUMGovernment

    A major instrument designed to promote the workings of Nigerian federalism is

    1. A.Federal Character Commission✓ Correct
    2. B.National Judicial Council
    3. C.National Assembly Commission
    4. D.National Defence Council
  5. Q52025MEDIUMGovernment

    The application of the rule of law can be hindered by

    1. A.age of an individual
    2. B.free press
    3. C.religion of an individual
    4. D.diplomatic immunity✓ Correct
  6. Q62025MEDIUMGovernment

    The group that had the best egalitarian traditional political system is the

    1. A.Yoruba
    2. B.Igbo✓ Correct
    3. C.Edo
    4. D.Hausa

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