Jamb 2023 possible Government Questions And Answers
1. The process of removing an elected official by the electorate after an election is termed
Answer: Impeachment
2. A characteristic of a fascist state is the existence of a
Answer: Zero-party system
3. In the 1930s, the political movement that challenged the NNDP domination of Lagos politics was the
Answer: NYM (National Youths Movement)
4. The transfer of authority to local government councils is known as
Answer: Devolution of powers
5. The Federal system of government in Nigeria was abolished in favor of a unitary one by
Answer: Major General Johson Aguiyi-Ironsi
6. The first franchise in the history of the democratic process is
Answer: Universal Franchise
7. Which of the following Countries is closely associated with the development of the Ajaokuta Steel project?
Answer: Russia
8. The notion of equality before the law is the same as the principle of
Answer: Rule of law
9. The president of Nigeria was indirectly elected through a secret ballot for a period of five years by the senate in
Answer: 1963
10. The Nigerian council was created by?
Answer: Frederick Lugard.
11. Maxism is directed against
Answer: Materialism
12. The central legislature of Nigeria bevame bicameral in
Answer: 1979
13. In a monarchial form of Government, sovereignty resides with
Answer: Royalty
14. A system of government that promotes the rights and freedom of the citizens is called
Answer: Democracy
15. In the first republic, politics in the Northern region was dominated by the
Answer: NPC
16. The foremost British trading company on the West African Coast was
Answer: United African Company
17. The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the bills of
Answer: Colonialism
18. A common means of influencing public opinion is
Answer: Propaganda
19. A vote taken by the citizen on an important political issue is a
Answer: referendum
20. When did the military government abolish the four regions in Nigeria?
Answer: 1966
21. A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called
Answer: Feudalism
22. Associations whose main interest is to influence public policies without having to capture power are
Answer: Pressure group
23. The british minister who opposed the cancellation of Nigeria’s debt was
Answer: Margarat Thatcher
24. The primary function of a legislature is
Answer: Law Making
25. The first Pan African Conference was held in
Answer: London
26. The Arthur Richards constitution was designed to last for
Answer: Six years
27. A device for controlling prolonged debates in parliament is called
Answer: a guillotine
28. Parastatals are established to
Answer: Render social services
29. The doctrine of rule of law is associated with
Answer: Dicey
30. Who was Nigeria’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs?
Answer: Jaja Nwachukwu
31. The first Head of Government in independent Nigeria was
Answer: Tafawa Balewa
32. In a democracy, franchise is given to all
Answer: Adult citizens
33. The motion by Anthony Enahoro demanding independence for Nigeria was moved in
Answer: 1953
34. A major contentious issue confronting Nigerian Federalism is
Answer: Revenue allocation
35. A characteristic of public opinion is that it is
Answer: Dynamic
36. In 1958, ….. moved a motion for self-government in Nigeria
Answer: Remi Fani-Kayode
37. The separation of Judicial, legislative, and executive functions is designed to
Answer: Prevent tyranny
38. Nigerian federalism is a
Answer: three-tier system
39. An important principle of the Civil service is
Answer: Anonymity
40. The development of a classless society is the goal of
Answer: Liberalism
41. ECOWAS is aimed at uniting the West African States
Answer: Economically
42. According to Marxist theory, those who own and control the means of production in a capitalist society are
Answer: Bourgeoisie
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