Jamb 2021 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 favour 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