BATCH 1. 7:00AM (14th March) 2020 JAMB 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 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 Johnson 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 Ajaokuta Steel project?*
Answer: Russia
*8. The motion 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 Laggard
*11. Marxism is directed against*
Answer: Materialism
*12. The central legislature of Nigeria became 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: Margaret 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 Wachukwu
*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 Enamored 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. The Nigerian federalism is a*
Answer: three-tier system
*39. An important principle of the Civil service is*
Answer: Anonymity
*40. ECOWAS is aimed at uniting the *West African States*
Answer: Economically
You are required to get at least a credit pass (50%) in your core subjects. Under the new WAEC grading system, A1 is Excellent, B2 Very Good, B3 Good, C4, C5 and C6 are interpreted as Credit, D7 and D8 are interpreted as Pass, while F9 is Fail.
Under the new WAEC grading system, A1 is Excellent, B2 Very Good, B3 Good, C4, C5 and C6 are interpreted as Credit, D7 and D8 are interpreted as Pass, while F9 is Fail. A1 and B2 in the WASSCE means Excellent, B3 is B (Very Good), C4 is C (Good), C5 and C6 are D (Credit), D7 and E8 are E (Pass) and F9 is F (Fail).
A1: 1 x 4 = 4 B2: 3 x 3.6 = 10.8 C4: 1 x 2.8 = 2.8 Total points: 4 + 10.8 + 2.8 = 17.6 Now, we divide the UTME by 8 i.e 280 ? 8 = 35 So, the aggregate score will be 17.6 + 35 + Post-UTME score.
A1: 1 x 4 = 4 B2: 3 x 3.6 = 10.8 C4: 1 x 2.8 = 2.8 Total points: 4 + 10.8 + 2.8 = 17.6 Now, we divide the UTME by 8 i.e 280 ? 8 = 35 So, the aggregate score will be 17.6 + 35 + Post-UTME score.