JAMB Government Past Questions 2012
10 questions from the JAMB 2012 Government paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.
JAMB 2012Question 1 · Constitutional Government
One judicial function performed by the executive is
- A.Granting of amnesty
- B.Implementing judicial orders
- C.Ensuring obedience to the law
- D.Appointing judges
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Answer: A. Granting of amnesty
Granting of amnesty/pardon is a judicial-type function exercised by the executive (e.g. prerogative of mercy).
JAMB 2012Question 2 · Constitutional Government
To ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be
- A.fused
- B.incorporated
- C.separated
- D.rotated
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Answer: C. separated
Separation of powers among the arms of government helps safeguard citizens' rights and freedoms.
JAMB 2012Question 3 · Electoral Systems
An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as
- A.primary election
- B.general election
- C.mid-term election
- D.bye-election
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Answer: A. primary election
A primary election is an intra-party process for selecting candidates for elective office.
JAMB 2012Question 4 · International Relations
ECOMOG at the initial stage of its intervention in Liberia was perceived as
- A.Neutral
- B.Incompetent
- C.Partisan
- D.Invaders
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Answer: C. Partisan
ECOMOG's early intervention in the Liberian civil war was perceived by some factions as partisan (favouring one side).
JAMB 2012Question 5 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The French colonial system was underlined by the policy of
- A.assimilation
- B.paternalism
- C.socialism
- D.indirect rule
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Answer: A. assimilation
Assimilation was the guiding policy of French colonial administration in Africa.
JAMB 2012Question 6 · Nigerian Government/Politics
Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system?
- A.Checks and balances
- B.Fusion of power
- C.individual responsibility
- D.the rule of law
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Answer: A. Checks and balances
Checks and balances among the Oba, chiefs and councils (e.g. Oyomesi) ensured democratic practice in pre-colonial Yoruba government.
JAMB 2012Question 7 · Nigerian Government/Politics
Military intervention in Nigeria arose from
- A.perceived incapability of civilians to govern
- B.international pressure for change
- C.the desire for a military government
- D.civilian's desire to relinquish power
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Answer: A. perceived incapability of civilians to govern
Military interventions in Nigeria were often justified by the perceived incapability/failure of civilian governments to govern effectively.
JAMB 2012Question 8 · Nigerian Government/Politics
Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 constitution to ensure
- A.loyalty
- B.Economic empowerment
- C.Equity
- D.Even development
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Answer: D. Even development
The quota system and federal character were entrenched in the 1979 Constitution to ensure even development across the country.
JAMB 2012Question 9 · Political Concepts/Theory
The distinctive attribute of a state is the monopoly of
- A.control
- B.power
- C.violence
- D.justice
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Answer: C. violence
Max Weber defined the state by its monopoly of the legitimate use of violence/force.
JAMB 2012Question 10 · Political Concepts/Theory
The private ownership of the means of production is a feature of
- A.capitalism
- B.socialism
- C.communalism
- D.communism
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Answer: A. capitalism
Capitalism is characterised by private ownership of the means of production.
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