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JAMB Government Past Questions 2011

10 questions from the JAMB 2011 Government paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.

JAMB 2011Question 1 · Constitutional Government
Which of the following performs quasi-legislative functions?
  1. A.The Judiciary
  2. B.The Traditional Institutions
  3. C.The Civil Service
  4. D.The Executive
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Answer: D. The Executive

The Executive performs quasi-legislative functions when it makes rules and regulations under delegated legislation.

JAMB 2011Question 2 · Constitutional Government
Constitutionalism refers to
  1. A.the process of drafting a constitution
  2. B.amendment of an existing constitution
  3. C.the process of operating a constitution
  4. D.strict adherence to a constitution
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Answer: D. strict adherence to a constitution

Constitutionalism refers to strict adherence to, and government limited by, the provisions of a constitution.

JAMB 2011Question 3 · International Relations
The adoption of non-alignment as a principle of Nigeria's foreign policy was aimed at
  1. A.promoting Nigeria's leadership aspiration in Africa
  2. B.attaining equal status with the world powers
  3. C.fulfilling a basic requirement for acceptance in the UN Security Council
  4. D.insulating Nigeria against having to take side in the Cold War
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Answer: D. insulating Nigeria against having to take side in the Cold War

Non-alignment was adopted to keep Nigeria from being forced to take sides between the Western and Eastern blocs during the Cold War.

JAMB 2011Question 4 · International Relations
Each member state is represented on the Board of Governors of OPEC for a period of
  1. A.2 years
  2. B.3 years
  3. C.4 years
  4. D.1 year
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Answer: A. 2 years

Each OPEC member state is represented on the Board of Governors for a term of 2 years.

JAMB 2011Question 5 · Nigerian Government/Politics
Indirect rule encouraged
  1. A.communal integration
  2. B.exploitation and oppression
  3. C.inter-communal cooperation
  4. D.the rise of nationalism
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Answer: B. exploitation and oppression

Indirect rule, by relying on and often distorting the powers of local chiefs, encouraged exploitation and oppression of the people.

JAMB 2011Question 6 · Nigerian Government/Politics
Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the power of judicial review was vested in the
  1. A.President
  2. B.Cheif Justice
  3. C.Supreme Court
  4. D.Parliament
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Answer: C. Supreme Court

Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the Supreme Court was Nigeria's final court and held the power of judicial review.

JAMB 2011Question 7 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The component units of the Nigerian Federation comprises
  1. A.national assemblt,military,police and civil service
  2. B.onstituency,ward,emirate and chiefdom
  3. C.federal,state,local government and federal capital territory
  4. D.federal capital territory,national assembly,supreme court and civil service
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Answer: C. federal,state,local government and federal capital territory

Nigeria's federation comprises the federal government, states, local governments and the Federal Capital Territory.

JAMB 2011Question 8 · Nigerian Government/Politics
Under the 1999 Constitutions of the Federal Republic of Nigeria , the appointment and posting of members of election tribunal on the elections conducted by INEC is the responsibility of the
  1. A.Chairman,Independent National Electoral Commission
  2. B.President of Nigeria
  3. C.Chief Justice of Nigeria
  4. D.President,Court of Appeal
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Answer: D. President,Court of Appeal

Under the 1999 Constitution, the President of the Court of Appeal is responsible for appointing/posting members of election tribunals.

JAMB 2011Question 9 · Political Concepts/Theory
Private ownership of the means of production is central to
  1. A.fascism
  2. B.feudalism
  3. C.capitalism
  4. D.communism
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Answer: C. capitalism

Capitalism is defined by private ownership of the means of production.

JAMB 2011Question 10 · Political Parties/Pressure Groups
Pressure groups harmonize different individual concerns through
  1. A.interest formulation
  2. B.interest manipulation
  3. C.interest mobilisation
  4. D.interest aggregation
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Answer: D. interest aggregation

Interest aggregation is the process by which pressure groups combine varied individual concerns into coherent demands.

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