JAMB GOVERNMENT PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OBJECTIVES (1–70)
JAMB Government tests your knowledge of political systems, institutions, and civic responsibilities. To succeed, you need a clear understanding of key topics and how questions are structured.
JAMB Government past questions and answers help you practice effectively, recognize common question patterns, and build the confidence needed to perform well in the exam.
Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers
1. The term “legitimacy” is best described as
A. Military control of power
B. Acceptance of authority by the people
C. Election rigging
D. Judicial supremacy
Answer: B
2. The process by which citizens learn political values is called
A. Political participation
B. Political ideology
C. Political culture
D. Political socialization
Answer: D
3. Which of the following agents shapes political awareness most?
A. Judiciary
B. Family
C. Police
D. Army
Answer: B
4. A sovereign state must possess
A. Natural resources only
B. Large population
C. Recognized independence
D. Multiple parties
Answer: C
5. The doctrine of checks and balances ensures
A. Fusion of powers
B. Accountability among arms of government
C. Military dominance
D. Electoral fairness only
Answer: B
6. The concept of equality before the law is associated with
A. Democracy
B. Rule of law
C. Sovereignty
D. Authority
Answer: B
7. A constitution is said to be supreme when
A. It overrides other laws
B. It is written
C. It is flexible
D. It is long
Answer: A
8. In which system is there fusion of powers?
A. Presidential
B. Parliamentary
C. Federal
D. Confederal
Answer: B
9. The executive in a parliamentary system emerges from the
A. Judiciary
B. Electorate
C. Legislature
D. Military
Answer: C
10. A major feature of a presidential system is
A. Collective responsibility
B. Separation of powers
C. Fusion of powers
D. Monarchy
Answer: B
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11. Political participation excludes
A. Voting
B. Campaigning
C. Rioting
D. Contesting elections
Answer: C
12. The term “ideology” refers to
A. Government budget
B. Set of political beliefs
C. Election process
D. Court ruling
Answer: B
13. Capitalism is an economic system based on
A. State ownership
B. Private ownership
C. Communal ownership
D. Military control
Answer: B
14. Socialism advocates
A. State control of resources
B. Private ownership
C. Military economy
D. No economy
Answer: A
15. Communism aims at
A. Classless society
B. Class division
C. Democracy
D. Monarchy
Answer: A
16. The term “elite” refers to
A. Poor citizens
B. Influential minority
C. Military
D. Judiciary
Answer: B
17. A coup d’état involves
A. Election
B. Campaign
C. Referendum
D. Forceful takeover
Answer: D
18. Political obligation means
A. Right to vote
B. Election process
C. Power to rule
D. Duty to obey laws
Answer: D
19. A unicameral legislature is suitable for
A. Large states
B. Small states
C. Federal states
D. Confederal states
Answer: B
20. Bicameralism promotes
A. Speed
B. Checks within legislature
C. Dictatorship
D. Military rule
Answer: B
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21. An unwritten constitution is found in
A. Nigeria
B. USA
C. UK
D. Ghana
Answer: C
22. The UK operates a
A. Presidential system
B. Parliamentary system
C. Military system
D. Federal system
Answer: B
23. A federal state derives power from
A. One source
B. Constitution
C. Military
D. Judiciary
Answer: B
24. A confederation allows
A. Weak central authority
B. Strong central power
C. Military rule
D. No government
Answer: A
25. Public service neutrality means
A. Supporting parties
B. Being unbiased
C. Contesting elections
D. Making laws
Answer: B
26. Delegated authority is given to
A. Citizens
B. Subordinates
C. Judges
D. Voters
Answer: B
27. The concept of justice includes
A. Fairness
B. Bias
C. Corruption
D. Force
Answer: A
28. A nation may exist without
A. People
B. State
C. Culture
D. Identity
Answer: B
29. A state cannot exist without
A. Sovereignty
B. Culture
C. Language
D. Religion
Answer: A
30. Citizenship confers
A. Only duties
B. Rights and duties
C. Only rights
D. No rights
Answer: B
31. The media performs the function of
A. Law making
B. Information dissemination
C. Judgement
D. Execution
Answer: B
32. Political apathy leads to
A. High turnout
B. Democracy
C. Low participation
D. Stability
Answer: c
33. A recall is used to
A. Elect leaders
B. Make laws
C. Remove representatives
D. Conduct referendum
Answer: C
34. Initiative allows citizens to
A. Elect leaders
B. Propose laws
C. Remove judges
D. Campaign
Answer: B
35. Plebiscite is similar to
A. Election
B. Referendum
C. Campaign
D. Coup
Answer: B
36. Authority becomes effective when it is
A. Forced
B. Accepted
C. Military
D. Violent
Answer: B
37. A political system includes
A. Only government
B. Structures and processes
C. Only citizens
D. Only laws
Answer: B
38. The term “governance” refers to
A. Elections only
B. Process of governing
C. Campaigning
D. Judiciary
Answer: B
39. An authoritarian regime restricts
A. Freedom
B. Law
C. Government
D. Elections
Answer: A
40. The concept of liberty means
A. Slavery
B. Freedom
C. Force
D. Authority
Answer: B
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41. Justice is best defined as
A. Punishment
B. Fair treatment
C. Law making
D. Voting
Answer: B
42. Political stability depends on
A. Violence
B. Force
C. Military
D. Legitimacy
Answer: D
43. A constitution limits
A. Citizens
B. Judiciary
C. Elections
D. Government powers
Answer: D
44. The main aim of elections is to
A. Fight
B. Choose leaders
C. Remove judges
D. Make laws
Answer: B
45. Civil liberty includes
A. Freedom of speech
B. Military rule
C. Dictatorship
D. Force
Answer: A
46. The concept of equality promotes
A. Bias
B. Fairness
C. Corruption
D. Violence
Answer: B
47. The legislature represents
A. Government
B. People
C. Military
D. Judges
Answer: B
48. The executive enforces
A. Laws
B. Elections
C. Campaigns
D. Courts
Answer: A
49. The judiciary ensures
A. Justice
B. Campaign
C. Election
D. Law making
Answer: A
50. A developed political system is characterized by
A. Stability
B. Chaos
C. Violence
D. Coup
Answer: A
51. A developing state faces
A. Stability
B. Challenges
C. Peace
D. Growth only
Answer: B
52. Leadership involves
A. Control
B. Guidance
C. Force
D. Power only
Answer: B
53. Authority differs from power because it is
A. Illegal
B. Legitimate
C. Violent
D. Temporary
Answer: B
54. The main goal of government is
A. Order
B. Wealth
C. Power
D. Control
Answer: A
55. Representation ensures
A. Dictatorship
B. Participation
C. Military
D. Control
Answer: B
56. National integration promotes
A. Unity
B. Division
C. Conflict
D. War
Answer: A
57. Citizenship education promotes
A. Ignorance
B. Awareness
C. Violence
D. Bias
Answer: B
58. Political development involves
A. Growth
B. Decline
C. War
D. Coup
Answer: A
59. A stable government ensures
A. Peace
B. Conflict
C. War
D. Chaos
Answer: A
60. Law and order are maintained by
A. Police
B. Citizens
C. Parties
D. Media
Answer: A
61. Political rights include
A. Voting
B. Eating
C. Sleeping
D. Driving
Answer: A
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62. A good leader must be
A. Corrupt
B. Honest
C. Violent
D. Weak
Answer: B
63. Governance requires
A. Accountability
B. Secrecy
C. Violence
D. Bias
Answer: A
64. Transparency means
A. Openness
B. Secrecy
C. Control
D. Force
Answer: A
65. Nationalism promotes
A. Unity
B. Division
C. War
D. Conflict
Answer: A
66. A constitution protects
A. Rights
B. Crimes
C. Violence
D. Corruption
Answer: A
67. Political authority must be
A. Forced
B. Accepted
C. Violent
D. Military
Answer: B
68. Elections strengthen
A. Democracy
B. Military
C. Dictatorship
D. Judiciary
Answer: A
69. A good government ensures
A. Welfare
B. War
C. Conflict
D. Violence
Answer: A
70. Civic duty includes
A. Voting
B. Fighting
C. Rigging
D. Violence
Answer: A