2017 JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

The primary source of fund for local government is ________?

Accepted Answer

C. statutory allocation

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A. grant

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B. loan

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D. fines

Question 2

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

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C. obstacles to african development

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A. civil wars in africa

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B. diseases in africa

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D. coups in africa

Question 3

The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____

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A. president

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B. prime minister

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C. speaker of the house of represenative

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D. senate president

Question 4

Iran, Iraq and which countries first created OPEC?

Accepted Answer

C. Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait

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A. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

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B. Venezuela, Dubai, Greece

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D. Venezuela, Vienna.

Question 5

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

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A. Supervisory Control

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B. Judicial Control

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C. Audit Control

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D. Appointment Control

Question 6

The elective principle was introduced by which constitution?

Accepted Answer

B. Clifford Constitution of 1922

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A. Macpherson Constitution of 1951

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C. Richard Constitution of 1946

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D. Lyttleton Constitution of 1954

Question 7

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

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D. three quarter of the member state

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A. one third of the member state

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B. half of member states

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C. member states

Question 8

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

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B. is cheaper to operate

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A. is most democratic

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C. eradicates co-operation

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D. eliminate tyranny

Question 9

Which of the following emphasizes the rule of law and human rights protection?

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A. constitutionalism

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B. delegated legislation

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C. decentralization

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D. centralization

Question 10

Which of the following is a process of military disengagement from Nigerian politics?

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B. conduct of free and fair elections

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A. Increase in military budget

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C. Appointment of Army officers into political post

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D. strengthening the Army

Question 11

Successive population figures have been contested in Nigeria because of ______?

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D. political consideration

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A. gender consideration

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B. religious consideration

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C. geographical disparity

Question 12

Dispute among member state of ECOWAS are settled by _________?

Accepted Answer

C. The community tribunal

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A. The Technical and specialized commission

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B. Board of Trustee

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D. The council of minister

Question 13

Bye laws are made by the _______?

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D. executive

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A. judiciary

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B. legislature

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C. media

Question 14

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

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A. Attain political power

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B. protect political interest

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C. make law

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D. lobby the government

Question 15

When was the Nigeria flag designed?

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B. 1959

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A. 1961

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C. 1957

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D. 1962

Question 16

The chairman of the 1976 constitution drafting committee was _____?

Accepted Answer

C. Rotimi Williams

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A. Udo udoma

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B. Ademola Adetokunba

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D. Niki Tobi

Question 17

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

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C. election

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A. coup de ta't

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B. military rule

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D. electorate

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A. Littleton Constitution

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B. Richard Constitution

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C. Clifford Constitution

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D. Macpherson Constitution

Question 19

The Constitutional forms with two levels of Government is _________

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D. Confederation

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A. Unitary

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B. Evolution

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C. Confederal

Question 20

The characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevent its officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________

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C. anonymity

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A. impartiality

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B. neutrality

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D. impersonality

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

A. Robert Michels

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B. Adolf Gasser

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C. Adolf Hitler

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D. Edmunde Burke

Question 22

Ensuring that appointment into federal establishment in Nigeria reflect geographical spread is the sole function of the ____?

Accepted Answer

C. federal character commission

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A. revenue Mobilization and fiscal allocation commission

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B. civil service commission

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D. public complaint commission

Question 23

The problem that has bedeviled many developing societies is known as ______?

Accepted Answer

D. Corruption

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A. Enforcement

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B. Impartiality

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C. Inefficient judicial institution

Question 24

Early nationalist activities manifested in the form of _____?

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B. resistance

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A. discrimination

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C. participation

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D. disagreement

Question 25

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

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D. leave

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A. government motion

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B. enactment

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C. approval

Question 26

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

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A. special election

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B. by polls

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C. general election

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D. recall

Question 27

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

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A. Party system

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B. Party structure

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C. Public opinion

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D. Political party

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

A. Major General Muhammadu Buhari Administration

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B. Olusegun Obasanjo Administration

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C. Goodluck Jonathan Administration

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D. Ernest Shonekan Administration

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

B. election

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A. by-election

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C. bill

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D. public office

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

C. Industrial Revolution

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A. Labour Revolution

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B. Doctrine Revolution

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D. Economic Revolution

Question 31

Laws enacted by the legislature are known as ___ ?

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A. Legislation

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B. Legislature

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C. Budget

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D. Executive

Question 32

The essence of ECOWAS is to________

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B. foster interstate economic and political co-operation

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A. bring political parties together

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C. emerging political event

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D. expansion of scopes and powers

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

D. public opinion

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A. judiciary

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B. political party

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C. civil service

Question 34

one important agent of a political socialization is the _______?

Accepted Answer

B. political party

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A. political party structure

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C. party constitution

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D. electoral college

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

A. Judiciary

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B. Executive

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C. Legislature

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D. President

Question 36

The African country that was not colonised is ______?

Accepted Answer

D. Ethiopia

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A. Sudana

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B. Botswana

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C. Gambia

Question 37

One of the demerits of the privatisation of public corporations in Nigeria is?

Accepted Answer

C. creation of unemployment

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A. scarcity of goods and services

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B. higher cost of goods and services

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D. inefficient service delivery

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

C. the truteeship council

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A. The international court of justice

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B. the security council

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D. the general assembly

Question 39

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

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A. Authority

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B. Sovereignity

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C. Coercion

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D. Influence

Question 40

The 1976 Local government reform was embarked upon by the central government under the leadership of ______?

Accepted Answer

A. General Olusegun Obasanjo

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B. General Sanni Abacha

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C. General Mohammed Buhari

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D. Goodluck Jonathan

Question 41

The United Nations is a replacement for which ineffective organisation?

Accepted Answer

B. League of Nations

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A. World War II

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C. OPEC

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D. ECOWAS

Question 42

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

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D. separation of powers

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A. fusion of power

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B. parliamentary system

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C. aristocracy

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

C. passive electioneering

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A. polling centre

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B. candidate

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D. electorate

Question 44

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

Accepted Answer

B. Devolution

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A. Delegation

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C. Deconcentration

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D. Decentralisation

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

B. Member house of representative

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A. Governor

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C. Monarch

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D. President

Question 46

The head of the palace in the pre-colonial Hausa system is?

Accepted Answer

C. sarkin fada

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A. Sarkin dawaki

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B. sarkin gida

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D. sarkin ruwa

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

B. foreign policy

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A. International policy

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C. economic policy

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D. social policy

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

A. ministerial control

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B. legislative control

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C. political control

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D. judicial control

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

C. influencing government policies

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A. execute government policies

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B. aims at winning election

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D. nominates potential leaders for government

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