JAMB Government 2020 past questions
Ten questions from the 2020 JAMB Government paper, with answers and explanations. We hold 40 questions from this paper, and the Skolra app has all of them.
JAMB Government 2020 questions and answers
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1.
Which of the following was not established by the 1979 Nigerian constitution?
- AThe Ombudsman officeCorrect
- BThe office of the Vice President
- CThe National Assembly
- DThe Supreme Court
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Answer: A
The Ombudsman office was not established by the 1979 Nigerian constitution. While the 1979 constitution established institutions like the National Assembly and reaffirmed the judiciary structure, the specific Ombudsman institution came later in subsequent constitutional arrangements.
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2.
The highest court in Nigeria before 1963 was the _________
- AThe High Court of Justice
- BThe Supreme Court of Nigeria
- CThe Judicial Committee of the Privy CouncilCorrect
- DThe Court of Appeal
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Answer: C
The highest court in Nigeria before 1963 was the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London. Nigeria, as a British colonial possession and commonwealth member, had its final appeals heard by this British institution until Nigeria became a republic in 1963.
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3.
Within the United Nations, the vote power is exercised in __________
- AThe Secretariat
- BThe Economic and Social Council
- CThe General AssemblyCorrect
- DThe International Court of Justice
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Answer: C
Within the United Nations, the voting power is exercised in the General Assembly where each member state has one vote. The General Assembly is the main deliberative body where all UN member states participate equally, unlike the Security Council which has permanent and non-permanent members with different voting rights.
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4.
Which of the following is a good example of a confederal state?
- AUnited StatesCorrect
- BCanada
- CSwitzerland
- DAustralia
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Answer: A
A good example of a confederal state is the United States as originally constituted under the Articles of Confederation. While the US later became a federal system, it exemplified confederalism with sovereign states retaining significant powers and creating a central authority with limited powers.
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5.
A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their selfish interest is classified as _________
- AOligarchyCorrect
- BTheocracy
- CDemocracy
- DMonarchy
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Answer: A
A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their selfish interest is classified as an oligarchy. Oligarchies concentrate power among a small group who prioritize their own interests over the common good, lacking democratic accountability or concern for public welfare.
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6.
Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she will _________
- AAlign with NATO and Western powers
- BRemain independent and avoid permanent alignment with superpowersCorrect
- CSupport colonialism in Africa
- DJoin the Soviet Union bloc exclusively
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Answer: B
Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she will remain independent and avoid permanent alignment with superpowers. This foreign policy stance allows Nigeria to maintain diplomatic flexibility and pursue national interests without being bound to either the Western or Eastern bloc during the Cold War era.
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A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared tothat of General Yakubu Gowon was the _________
- AIntroduction of a federal system of government
- BFaster transition to civilian rule
- CRestructuring Nigeria into nine states instead of twelveCorrect
- DAbolition of the Privy Council
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Answer: C
A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared to that of General Yakubu Gowon was the restructuring of Nigeria into nine states instead of twelve. This reorganization was implemented during Murtala's administration to better distribute resources and improve governance efficiency.
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While pressure groups aim at influencing government decisions, the primary aim of political parties is to ______
- AInfluence government policy decisions
- BSeek political power and control governmentCorrect
- CMonitor government spending
- DEducate the public on civic matters
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Answer: B
While pressure groups aim at influencing government decisions, the primary aim of political parties is to seek political power and control government. Political parties contest elections to win seats and form governments, whereas pressure groups work to influence specific policies without necessarily seeking electoral office.
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9.
Fascism developed in________
- ASpain
- BGermany
- CFrance
- DItalyCorrect
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Answer: D
Fascism developed in Italy under Benito Mussolini in the 1920s. Italian fascism became the model for other fascist movements and was characterized by extreme nationalism, authoritarianism, militarism, and the rejection of liberal democracy and communism.
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10.
The application of the rule of law may be constrained by ________
- APublic opinion
- BInternational pressure
- CDemocratic elections
- DExecutive discretion or emergency situationsCorrect
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Answer: D
The application of the rule of law may be constrained by executive discretion or emergency situations. During national emergencies, states may invoke exceptional powers that temporarily suspend normal legal procedures, and executive authorities may claim immunity that limits judicial review.
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