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JAMB 2022

2022 JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers

The 2022 JAMB Government past questions with answers: 40 objective questions from the 2022 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed JAMB-style CBT.

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Questions

  1. 1.

    Which of these is not a major characteristic of the rule of law?

    1. A.Judicial independence
    2. B.Separation of powers
    3. C.Equality before the law
    4. D.Supremacy of the law
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    Answer: B. Separation of powers

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  2. 2.

    A policy formulated to guide relations with other nations is called

    1. A.international policy
    2. B.state policy
    3. C.national policy
    4. D.foreign policy
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    Answer: D. foreign policy

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  3. 3.

    The ________ as a new policy direction introduced by the French government that was aimed at granting more autonomy to its colonies under pressure from independence movements.

    1. A.policy of assimilation
    2. B.indignant policy
    3. C.policy of association
    4. D.Loi cadre
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    Answer: D. Loi cadre

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  4. 4.

    The operations of a pressure group can be hindered by

    1. A.poor leadership
    2. B.general observation
    3. C.membership drive
    4. D.spiritual forces
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    Answer: A. poor leadership

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  5. 5.

    The highest authority in the Yoruba pre-colonial era was the _____

    1. A.Ogboni
    2. B.Oba
    3. C.Oyomesi
    4. D.Balogun
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    Answer: B. Oba

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  6. 6.

    The basic unit of every political organization in the Igbo pre-colonial era was the

    1. A.ala
    2. B.family
    3. C.age-grade
    4. D.village council
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    Answer: B. family

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  7. 7.

    A political system built around land ownership is called

    1. A.monarchy
    2. B.fascism
    3. C.feudalism
    4. D.communalism
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    Answer: C. feudalism

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  8. 8.

    The absence of an independent judiciary is a feature of

    1. A.limited monarchy
    2. B.capitalıst system
    3. C.republican system
    4. D.oligarchy system
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    Answer: D. oligarchy system

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  9. 9.

    One of the features of rule of law is that an

    1. A.offender is a deterrent
    2. B.accused is a culprit before trial
    3. C.accused must receive fair hearing
    4. D.accused is an offender
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    Answer: C. accused must receive fair hearing

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  10. 10.

    Nigeria's bicameral legislature featuring the House of Senate and House of Representatives is similar to ?

    1. A.UK
    2. B.New Zealand
    3. C.China
    4. D.USA
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    Answer: D. USA

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  11. 11.

    A recurring principal objective of Nigerian foreign policy is

    1. A.defending Nigeria's friends in Africa
    2. B.cementing Nigeria's foreign relations
    3. C.promoting world peace with justice
    4. D.Justıfyıng Nıgeria's supremacy in Africa
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    Answer: C. promoting world peace with justice

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  12. 12.

    The Judicial Service Commission is vested with the power to recommend suitable persons for appointment of the _____

    1. A.National Judicıal Council
    2. B.President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
    3. C.Presıdent of the Senate
    4. D.Chief Justice of Nigeria
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    Answer: A. National Judicıal Council

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  13. 13.

    The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was established by

    1. A.Clifford Constitution
    2. B.Richards Constitution
    3. C.Macpherson Constitution
    4. D.Lytleton Constitution
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    Answer: A. Clifford Constitution

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  14. 14.

    The oversight function is performed by the

    1. A.judiciary
    2. B.executive
    3. C.court
    4. D.legislature
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    Answer: D. legislature

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  15. 15.

    Which one of these served as secretary general of the League of nations?

    1. A.Joseph Avenol
    2. B.Trygve Lie
    3. C.Javier Perez de Cuellar
    4. D.Kurt Waldheim
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    Answer: A. Joseph Avenol

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  16. 16.

    The ultimate goal of the nationalists was to

    1. A.secure political independence
    2. B.encourage western education
    3. C.promote African unity
    4. D.promote African education
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    Answer: A. secure political independence

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  17. 17.

    The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has its headquarters in

    1. A.Abuja
    2. B.Abidjan
    3. C.Lome
    4. D.Dakar
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    Answer: C. Lome

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  18. 18.

    The aim of the International Labour Organization includes

    1. A.assistance in time of emergencies
    2. B.safeguarding the rights of individuals
    3. C.advancing social and economic justice
    4. D.coordinating the activities of organized agencies
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    Answer: C. advancing social and economic justice

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  19. 19.

    A one-party system helps to prevent

    1. A.quick decısion
    2. B.strong leadership
    3. C.stable leadership
    4. D.economic waste
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    Answer: D. economic waste

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  20. 20.

    Nigeria is a major financier of which of the following?

    1. A.IBRD
    2. B.AFDB
    3. C.UNO
    4. D.OPEC
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    Answer: B. AFDB

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  21. 21.

    Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to

    1. A.Casablanca group
    2. B.Monrovia group
    3. C.Casablanca/Brazzavılle group
    4. D.Brazzaville group
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    Answer: B. Monrovia group

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  22. 22.

    The political rights of a citızen include the

    1. A.freedom of speech
    2. B.right to employment
    3. C.right to vote
    4. D.right to lıfe
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    Answer: C. right to vote

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  23. 23.

    The French colonial policy aimed at changing Africans into French men was the policy of

    1. A.assimilation
    2. B.accommodation
    3. C.communes
    4. D.association
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    Answer: A. assimilation

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  24. 24.

    Unitary system of government is best applicable to a/an

    1. A.multi-party state
    2. B.homogeneous state
    3. C.heterogenous state
    4. D.unicameral state
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    Answer: B. homogeneous state

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  25. 25.

    An electoral system in which the winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an

    1. A.plurality system
    2. B.proportional representation
    3. C.an absolute majority
    4. D.electoral oblıgation
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    Answer: C. an absolute majority

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  26. 26.

    A system of government in which a single person or a group who governs has unlimited power is a

    1. A.oligarchy
    2. B.republican
    3. C.aristocracy
    4. D.autocracy
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    Answer: D. autocracy

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  27. 27.

    One of these is a major problem of the Nigerian civil service

    1. A.inadequate personnel
    2. B.political influence
    3. C.corruption
    4. D.lack of effective leadership
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    Answer: C. corruption

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  28. 28.

    The 1976 Local Government Reforms made the Nigerian local government become

    1. A.autonomous
    2. B.the fourth tier of government
    3. C.774 in number
    4. D.recipient of statutory allocations
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    Answer: D. recipient of statutory allocations

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  29. 29.

    The philosophy behind Nigerian federalism is

    1. A.unity in diversity
    2. B.sectional development
    3. C.review of sectionalism
    4. D. colonial rule
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    Answer: A. unity in diversity

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  30. 30.

    On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?

    1. A.Alliance for Democracy
    2. B.Action Congress
    3. C.All People's party
    4. D.People's Democratic Party
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    Answer: B. Action Congress

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  31. 31.

    The conference convened to discuss the provisions of the Macpherson Constitution was held in?

    1. A.London
    2. B.Calabar
    3. C.Lagos
    4. D.Ibadan
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    Answer: D. Ibadan

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  32. 32.

    In a federal system of government, legislative items constitutionally reserved for only the central government fall under the _________ list.

    1. A.concurrent
    2. B.executive
    3. C.residual
    4. D.exclusive
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    Answer: D. exclusive

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  33. 33.

    The defence pact between Nigeria and Britain was cancelled in the year

    1. A.1967
    2. B.1960
    3. C.1962
    4. D.1965
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    Answer: C. 1962

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  34. 34.

    A major consequence of the privatization exercise in Nigeria is

    1. A.the collapse of the Nigerian economy
    2. B.reduction in foreign exchange
    3. C.hıgh rate of indebtedness
    4. D.mass retrenchment of labour
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    Answer: D. mass retrenchment of labour

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  35. 35.

    One of the constitutional requirements for the registration of political parties in Nigeria is ______

    1. A.provision for review of party manifesto
    2. B.ofices in at least 12 states
    3. C.menbership from at least 12 states
    4. D.national presence in the federal capital territory
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    Answer: D. national presence in the federal capital territory

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  36. 36.

    The highest body which performed legislative functions under Babangida Regime was

    1. A.the National Council of State
    2. B.the Council of Minister
    3. C.Armed Forces Ruling Council
    4. D.the Council of ministers
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    Answer: C. Armed Forces Ruling Council

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  37. 37.

    A group of people with different natures, opinions, and goals with complicated networks of social relation

    1. A.a union
    2. B.an association
    3. C.a society
    4. D.a state
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    Answer: C. a society

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  38. 38.

    The process of pressure groups trying to influence legislation is known as

    1. A.ultimatum
    2. B.dialogue
    3. C.strike
    4. D.lobbying
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    Answer: D. lobbying

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  39. 39.

    A constıtution that requires specific statutory procedures for amendment is said to be

    1. A.uncodıfied
    2. B.unwritten
    3. C.flexible
    4. D.rigıd
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    Answer: D. rigıd

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  40. 40.

    The Security Council of the United Nations Organization has

    1. A.five permanent members
    2. B.seven permanent members
    3. C.four permanent members
    4. D.three permanent members.
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    Answer: A. five permanent members

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