Jamb Government past Questions.
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Are you preparing to write The UTME exam and Government is among your subject
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Table of Contents
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Jamb government (2023) Question 1 - 10
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1. Socialism developed as a protest against the evils of
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(a) Feudalism
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(b) Capitalism
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(c) Fascism
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(d) Oligarchy
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The correct answer is: (b) Capitalism
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note: Capitalism is an economic system in which he means of poduction of an economy are
controlled by private individuals. Capitalism is also seen as the exploitation of the proletariat.
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2. Who among the following is associated with fascism?
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(a) Joseph Stalin
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(b) Karl Marx
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(c) Benito Mussolini
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(d) Fredrick Engels
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The correct answer is: (c) Benito Mussolini
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Note: Karl marx is associated with socialism, Fredrick Engel was a German philosopher.
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3. Fascism as a system of government originated in
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(a) Britain
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(b) Germany
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(c) France
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(d) Italy
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The correct answer is: (d) Italy
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4. The instrument mostly abused by a totalitarian government is the
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(a) Periodic election
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(b) Mass media
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(c) Military
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(d) Youth organization
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The correct answer is: (c) Military
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5. Government of the few over the majority is _____
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(a) Oligarchy
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(b) Feudalism
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(c) Totalitarianism
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(d) Fascism
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The correct answer is: (a) Oligarchy
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Note: A oligarchy is the government rule by the few, Feudalism is the government is a system of government based on hierarchy of land ownership.
While Totalitarianism is a centralized system of government.
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6. The central points of capitalism as expounded by Karl Marx is that _____
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(a) Capitlist's profit in the surplus value obtained from workers's labour
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(b) Workers are inherently incapable of being owners of their labour
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(c) Capitalists shall always increase workers' earning capacity through wages
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(d) Capitalists shall always be ready
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The correct answer is: (a) Capitlist's profit in the surplus value obtained from workers's labour
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Note: Capitalism is for profit making so it is aimed at the exploitation of the workers.
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7. Public opinion is important because it _____
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(a) Tells government what action it must take
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(b) Let's government know what the people want
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(c) Allows the police to determine troublemakers
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(d) Protect minorities
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The correct answer is: (b) Let's government know what the people want
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Note Public opinion is the aggregate view of the people since it reveal the intention
of the people and give direction to government policies.
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8. Which branch of the government is responsible for implementing laws?
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(a) The Executive
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(b) The Legislature
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(c) The Judiciary
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(d) The police
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The correct answer is: (a) The Executive
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Note The executive arm of government execute government laws, the legislature makes laws
while the judiciary interprets the law.
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9. Delegated legislation is the power to make laws by _____
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(a) Local councils when parliament is recess
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(b) Bodies other than parliament
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(c) The international law commission
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(d) Military rulers
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The correct answer is: (b) Bodies other than parliament
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10. In a unitary system of government
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(a) Political power is diffused
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(b) There is a high degree of centralization
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(c) There is no separation of powers
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(d) Parliament is very weak
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The correct answer is: (b) There is a high degree of centralization
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Note Uniary system of government is a centralized system of government is centralized system
while federal system of government is the division of government power among the thre tiers
of government.
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Jamb government (2023) Question 11 - 20
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11. Universal Adult Suffrage means all _____
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(a) Adult citizens can vote
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(b) Citizens can vote
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(c) Qualified citizens can vote
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(d) Literate citizens can vote
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The correct answer is: (c) Qualified citizens can vote
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12. A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is called _____
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(a) A private bill
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(b) A decree
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(c) An appropriation bill
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(d) A public bill
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The correct answer is: (d) A public bill
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Note: A public bill is a proposed law which apply to everyone within its jurisdiction while
a privae bill is a proposal for a new law affecting only a single person or area.
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13. The rule of law implies _____
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(a) The rule by lawyers
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(b) That only the head of state is above the law
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(c) The absence of a military government
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(d) That no one is above the law
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The correct answer is: (d) That no one is above the law14. A one-pary sysem of government _____
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(a) Is found in Africa
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(b) Allows no official opposition
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(c) Is practiced only where the citizens share
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(d) Does not provide for a legislature
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The correct answer is: (b) Allows no official opposition
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15. Constitutionalism means
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(a) The constitution is largely made up of conventions
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(b) The constitution is not easy to amend
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(c) The provision of the constitution are strictly adhered to
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(d) There is a constitutional Head of State
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The correct answer is: (c) The provision of the constitution are strictly adhered to
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16. Aristocracy is the system of government in which the few rule for _____
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(a) Their own benefit
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(b) The benefit of all
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(c) The benefit of their friends
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(d) The benefit of a few
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The correct answer is: (b) The benefit of all
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17. Presidentialism is a system of government in which
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(a) There is elected head of state who exercises actual executive powers
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(b) The head of state is not the chief executive
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(c) The executive functions are the responsibility of the entire members of a cabinet
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(d) All members of cabinet must also be members of the legislature
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The correct answer is: (a) There is elected head of state who exercises actual executive powers
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18. A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called _____
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(a) oligarchy
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(b) Feudalism
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(c) Socialism
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(d) Presidentialism
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The correct answer is: (b) Feudalism
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19. A system of voting in which the voters are asked a 'yes' or 'no' question on a major issue is called _____
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(a) 'First past the post'
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(b) A referendum
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(c) An absolute majority
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(d) An indirect election
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The correct answer is: (b) A referendum
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Note: Referendum/plebiscite is a yes or no election by the people to vote on natinal issue.
It simply means the citizens are not voting any candidae but rather vote to support or against
a particular national issue.
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20. Nigeria is NOT a member of _____
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(a) The commonwealth
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(b) OPEC
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(c) ECOWAS
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(d) NATO
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The correct answer is: (d) NATO
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Note: Nigeria belongs to the following international organization ECOWAS, COMMONWEALTH,
OPEC, AU, UNO. NATO is a security alliance of countries from North America and Europe.
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Jamb government (2023) Question 21 - 30
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21. The electorate means _____
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(a) Elected members of the Assembly
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(b) Candidates for election
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(c) Electoral officers
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(d) Citizens qualified to vote
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The correct answer is: (d) Citizens qualified to vote
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22. A constitution is rigid if it _____
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(a) Cannot be amended
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(b) Is found only in one written document
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(c) Requires special procedures
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(d) Is changed only by judicial interpretation
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The correct answer is: (c) Requires special procedures
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23. The main objective of pressure group is to _____
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(a) Win political power
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(b) Conduct free and fair elections
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(c) Mobilize support on behalf of government
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(d) Protect the interest of its members
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The correct answer is: (d) Protect the interest of its members
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24. A major difference between civilian and military government is that, civilian government is _____
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(a) Upright and just
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(b) hostile to the military
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(c) Financially prudent
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(d) Accountable to the people
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The correct answer is: (d) Accountable to the people
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25. One of the legal ways through which political parties can raise money for their activities is through _____
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(a) Fund raising
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(b) Money laundering
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(c) Corporations an labour organizations
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(d) Foreign nationals
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The correct answer is: (a) Fund raising
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26. Traditional rulers can assist local governments authorities in their development agenda by _____
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(a) Pitching the youth against the authorities
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(b) Mobilizing human and material resources
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(c) Organizing demonstrations
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(d) Preserving the customs of the people
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The correct answer is: (d) Preserving the customs of the people
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27. In general, constitutions are designed to provide _____
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(a) General arrangements, rule and national objectves within which political activities are conducted
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(b) Legal remedies for all political problems
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(c) Codes of ethics for politicians and punishment for those who break the law of the land
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(d) Clear alternatives to military take over of elected government
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The correct answer is: (a) General arrangements, rule and national objectves within which political activities are conducted
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28. Rule adjudication is a primary function of the _____
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(a) Executive
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(b) Government
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(c) Legislature
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(d) Judiciary
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The correct answer is: (d) Judiciary
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Note: Rule Adjudication means the legal of reviewing evidence and argument and providing a
decision determining right and wrong. Rule adjudication can also mean court procedure or arbitration
by a judge or by a neutral third party and giving an impartial judgement.
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29. The United Kingdom adopts _____ system of government
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(a) Aristocracy
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(b) Mobocracy
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(c) Parliamentary
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(d) Monarchy
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The correct answer is: (c) Parliamentary
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Note: Parliamentary system of government is one in which the government has two heads, head of
government (the prime minister) and the head of state (a monarchy)30. In a military regime, the branches of government that were fixed are
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(a) Executive and legislature
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(b) Executive and the judiciary
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(c) Legislature and judiciary
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(d) Executive, Legislature and Judiciary
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The correct answer is: (d) Executive and legislature
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Jamb government (2023) Question 31 - 40
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31. The Nigerian civil war was fought because
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(a) Biafra was ripe for independence
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(b) The Eastern region was marginalized in Nigeria
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(c) The Hausa-Fulani wanted to dominate Nigeria
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(d) Igbos were massacred in the North between september and october, 1966
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The correct answer is: (d) Igbos were massacred in the North between september and october, 1966
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32. Under the emirate system, the commander of the army is _____
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(a) Hakimi
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(b) Sarki Fada
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(c) Madawaki
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(d) Alkali
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The correct answer is: (c) Madawaki
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Note: Officials that acted as advisory council under the emirate system are Madawaki: also the emir's commander of the army.
Waziri: The Emir's head official. He was a senior official in the emir's cabnet. He acted as the modern
government prime minister. Dogari: The Emir's inspector general of police, Galadima: The administrator
of the Emir's capital, Sarkin fada: Head of palace workers, Sarkin ruwa: the oficer in charge
of fishing, Maaji: the emir's treasurer, Sarkin Puwa: The Emir's directorate of butchers.
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33. The ten non-permanent members of the security council are elected by the _____
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(a) General assembly
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(b) Trusteeship council
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(c) Security council
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(d) Economic and social council
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The correct answer is: (a) General assembly
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**Note:**A security council comprise of 15 members. 10 non-permanent and 5 permanent members.
USA, USSR, CHINA, BRITAIN, and FRANCE
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34. Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she will _____
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(a) Have nothing to do with the super-powers
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(b) Not takes side in international issues based on ideology consideration
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(c) Avoid any dealing with any country with ideological leanings
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(d) Relate only with counries of the non-aligned nations
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The correct answer is: (b) Not takes side in international issues based on ideology consideration
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35. Laws made by Local Governments are called _____
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(a) Acts of Parliament
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(b) Local Government Act
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(c) Bye-laws
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(d) Local Government Decree
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The correct answer is: (c) Bye-laws
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36. Which of the following best describes the role of traditiona rulers during colonial era?
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(a) Were directly invloved in government
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(b) Were directly accountable to the secretary of state for the colonies
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(c) Made laws for the people
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(d) Served as link between the people and the govenment
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The correct answer is: (d) Served as link between the people and the government
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37. In Nigeria, the foundation of federalism was laid by _____
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(a) Lyttleton Constitution
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(b) Clifford Constitution
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(c) Macpherson Constitution
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(d) Richards Constitution
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The correct answer is: (d) Richards Constitution
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38. One of the basic functions of an electoral commission is to _____
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(a) Delimit constituency
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(b) Conduct elections
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(c) Register political parties and voters
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(d) optionB & OptionC
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The correct answer is: (d) optionB & OptionC
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39. The doctrine of separation of powers is associated with _____
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(a) Montesquieu
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(b) Locke
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(c) Marx
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(d) Hobbes
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The correct answer is: (a) Montesquieu
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Note: Baron de Montesquieu was French political thinker, who popularized the concept 'separation of power'
in his book 'Espirit des Lois' which means 'The spirit of laws' pubished in 1948. Jean Bodin,
a french philosopher introduced the theory of Sovereignty. Gabriel Almond is known for political
culture. Karl Marx popularized socialism concept.
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40. Which of the following is NOT a mode of constitutional change?
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(a) Party Manifesto
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(b) Formal Amendment
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(c) Judicial Decision
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(d) Statutory Revision
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The correct answer is: (a) Party Manifesto
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Note: A party manifesto is the agenda or the programme of a political party which political party
intend to adopt when it comes to power.
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