JAMB Government Past Questions 2018
10 questions from the JAMB 2018 Government paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.
JAMB 2018Question 1 · Constitutional Government
An important aspect of an unwritten constitution is that it
- A.is easy to understand to everybody
- B.safeguards the monarchy
- C.contains customary laws and conventions
- D.is not easily amended
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Answer: C. contains customary laws and conventions
An unwritten constitution typically incorporates customary laws, conventions and traditions alongside statutes.
JAMB 2018Question 2 · Constitutional Government
The institutions which constitute the main organs of the government of a nation are the___________
- A.trustee and the presidium
- B.judiciary and the civil service
- C.legislature, the executive and the judiciary
- D.civil service and the senate
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Answer: C. legislature, the executive and the judiciary
The three main organs of a nation's government are the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
JAMB 2018Question 3 · Electoral Systems
In a democratic government, franchise is given to all_________
- A.adult citizens
- B.citizens
- C.resident adults
- D.loyal party members
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Answer: A. adult citizens
In a democracy, franchise (the right to vote) is extended to all adult citizens.
JAMB 2018Question 4 · International Relations
Based on its objectives, the Organization of African Unity can primarily be classified as
- A.a social organization
- B.a political organization
- C.a cultural organization
- D.an economic organization
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Answer: B. a political organization
Given its objectives around unity, sovereignty and decolonization, the OAU is primarily classified as a political organization.
JAMB 2018Question 5 · International Relations
Which of the following countries made up the Casablanca Group?
- A.Liberia, Mali, Egypt
- B.Tunisia, Morocco, Guinea
- C.Mali, Algeria, Egypt
- D.Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Libya
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Answer: C. Mali, Algeria, Egypt
The Casablanca Group included Mali, Algeria (provisional government) and Egypt, among other radical African states.
JAMB 2018Question 6 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The Premier of Western region immediately after Independence was ______
- A.Chief Obafemi Awolowo
- B.Chief Ladoke Akintola
- C.Chief Dr. M.A. Majekodunmi
- D.Alhaji D.S. Adegbenro
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Answer: B. Chief Ladoke Akintola
Chief Ladoke Akintola was Premier of the Western Region at the time of Nigeria's independence in 1960.
JAMB 2018Question 7 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The British government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the administration of Nigeria in which year?
- A.1861
- B.1900
- C.1886
- D.1914
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Answer: B. 1900
The British government revoked the Royal Niger Company's charter and took over direct administration of Nigeria in 1900.
JAMB 2018Question 8 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The major motivation of British colonisation of Nigeria was to______________
- A.spread religion
- B.satisfy British economic interests
- C.westernize Nigerians
- D.protect Nigeria from external attack
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Answer: B. satisfy British economic interests
The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to satisfy British economic interests.
JAMB 2018Question 9 · Political Concepts/Theory
Political socialisation is associated with
- A.free choice of party programmes
- B.military takeover of civilian government
- C.the transmission of political values
- D.political transition
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Answer: C. the transmission of political values
Political socialisation involves the transmission of political values, attitudes and beliefs across generations.
JAMB 2018Question 10 · Political Parties/Pressure Groups
A political manifesto is a document which outlines__________
- A.a country’s development
- B.a party’s programme
- C.the national policy
- D.an ethnic interest
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Answer: B. a party’s programme
A political manifesto is a document outlining a party's programme and policy intentions.
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