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JAMB Government Past Questions 2022

10 questions from the JAMB 2022 Government paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.

JAMB 2022Question 1 · Comparative Government
Nigeria's bicameral legislature featuring the House of Senate and House of Representatives is similar to ?
  1. A.UK
  2. B.New Zealand
  3. C.China
  4. D.USA
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Answer: D. USA

Nigeria's bicameral Senate-House of Representatives legislature closely mirrors the structure of the United States Congress.

JAMB 2022Question 2 · Constitutional Government
A constıtution that requires specific statutory procedures for amendment is said to be
  1. A.uncodıfied
  2. B.unwritten
  3. C.flexible
  4. D.rigıd
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Answer: D. rigıd

A constitution requiring special statutory procedures for amendment is described as rigid.

JAMB 2022Question 3 · International Relations
Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to
  1. A.Casablanca group
  2. B.Monrovia group
  3. C.Casablanca/Brazzavılle group
  4. D.Brazzaville group
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Answer: B. Monrovia group

Before the OAU's formation, Nigeria belonged to the moderate Monrovia Group of African states.

JAMB 2022Question 4 · International Relations
Nigeria is a major financier of which of the following?
  1. A.IBRD
  2. B.AFDB
  3. C.UNO
  4. D.OPEC
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Answer: B. AFDB

Nigeria has been a major financial contributor to the African Development Bank (AfDB).

JAMB 2022Question 5 · Local Government
The 1976 Local Government Reforms made the Nigerian local government become
  1. A.autonomous
  2. B.the fourth tier of government
  3. C.774 in number
  4. D.recipient of statutory allocations
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Answer: D. recipient of statutory allocations

The 1976 Local Government Reform made local governments direct recipients of statutory allocations from the federation account.

JAMB 2022Question 6 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was established by
  1. A.Clifford Constitution
  2. B.Richards Constitution
  3. C.Macpherson Constitution
  4. D.Lytleton Constitution
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Answer: A. Clifford Constitution

The 1922 Clifford Constitution established Nigeria's first Legislative Council.

JAMB 2022Question 7 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The highest body which performed legislative functions under Babangida Regime was
  1. A.the National Council of State
  2. B.the Council of Minister
  3. C.Armed Forces Ruling Council
  4. D.the Council of ministers
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Answer: C. Armed Forces Ruling Council

The Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC) was the highest legislative body under General Babangida's regime.

JAMB 2022Question 8 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The ________ as a new policy direction introduced by the French government that was aimed at granting more autonomy to its colonies under pressure from independence movements.
  1. A.policy of assimilation
  2. B.indignant policy
  3. C.policy of association
  4. D.Loi cadre
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Answer: D. Loi cadre

The Loi Cadre (1956) was the French policy granting greater autonomy to its African colonies amid rising independence pressures.

JAMB 2022Question 9 · Political Concepts/Theory
A political system built around land ownership is called
  1. A.monarchy
  2. B.fascism
  3. C.feudalism
  4. D.communalism
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Answer: C. feudalism

Feudalism is a political and economic system built around land ownership and its associated obligations.

JAMB 2022Question 10 · Political Parties/Pressure Groups
The operations of a pressure group can be hindered by
  1. A.poor leadership
  2. B.general observation
  3. C.membership drive
  4. D.spiritual forces
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Answer: A. poor leadership

Poor leadership can significantly hinder the effective operation of a pressure group.

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