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JAMB Government Past Questions 2021

10 questions from the JAMB 2021 Government paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.

JAMB 2021Question 1 · Constitutional Government
The absence of the rule of law in government will bring about ...
  1. A.Human rights abuse
  2. B.Political apathy
  3. C.Corrupt practices
  4. D.Treasonable offences
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Answer: A. Human rights abuse

The absence of the rule of law creates conditions for human rights abuse, as power goes unchecked.

JAMB 2021Question 2 · Constitutional Government
The citizenship of a country could be acquired through_______
  1. A.President proclamation
  2. B.Registration and arbitration
  3. C.Birth and naturalization
  4. D.Parliamentary legislature
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Answer: C. Birth and naturalization

Citizenship of a country can be acquired through birth or naturalization.

JAMB 2021Question 3 · International Relations
The Economic Community of West African States has made progress in the area of ....
  1. A.Increased trade among members
  2. B.Providing financial aid to members
  3. C.Political integration of the region
  4. D.Free movement of persons and right of residence
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Answer: D. Free movement of persons and right of residence

ECOWAS has made notable progress in enabling free movement of persons and right of residence among member states.

JAMB 2021Question 4 · International Relations
The Barclay's Bank and the British Petroleum Company in Nigeria were nationalized in the late 1970s for transacting business with ...
  1. A.Libya
  2. B.South Africa
  3. C.France
  4. D.Portugal
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Answer: B. South Africa

Barclays Bank and British Petroleum's Nigerian assets were nationalized in the late 1970s for their continued business ties with apartheid South Africa.

JAMB 2021Question 5 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The Nigeria's head of government in 1963 was _____
  1. A.Chief Nnamdi Azikiwe
  2. B.General Yakubu Gowon
  3. C.Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa
  4. D.Major Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi
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Answer: C. Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was Nigeria's head of government (Prime Minister) in 1963.

JAMB 2021Question 6 · Nigerian Government/Politics
Under the 1999 constitution of Nigeria, the power to create local governments is vested in the .....
  1. A.State Assembly
  2. B.National Assembly
  3. C.Office of the deputy governor
  4. D.Presidency
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Answer: A. State Assembly

Under the 1999 Constitution, the power to create local governments is vested in the State House of Assembly.

JAMB 2021Question 7 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The ....... is responsible for advising the president of Nigeria on the sovereignty and territorial Integrity of the country.
  1. A.National Defence Council
  2. B.Council of State
  3. C.National Security Council
  4. D.Federal Executive Council
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Answer: A. National Defence Council

The National Defence Council advises the President on matters of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

JAMB 2021Question 8 · Nigerian Government/Politics
After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because .....
  1. A.The Second World War enhanced colonial rule
  2. B.Colonial rule became less oppressive
  3. C.Colonial rule was in disarray
  4. D.The Second World War boosted their morale
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Answer: D. The Second World War boosted their morale

The Second World War boosted the morale and self-confidence of African nationalists, shifting demands from reform to full independence.

JAMB 2021Question 9 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The highest grade in the Civil Service is known as the ............
  1. A.Technical cadre
  2. B.Executive cadre
  3. C.Clerical cadre
  4. D.Administrative cadre
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Answer: D. Administrative cadre

The Administrative cadre is the highest grade within the Nigerian Civil Service structure.

JAMB 2021Question 10 · Political Concepts/Theory
A common feature of government is________
  1. A.The making of public policy
  2. B.The separation of powers
  3. C.The independence of the judiciary
  4. D.A written constitution.
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Answer: A. The making of public policy

Making public policy is a feature common to all governments, regardless of system or ideology.

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