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JAMB Government Past Questions 2023

10 questions from the JAMB 2023 Government paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.

JAMB 2023Question 1 · Comparative Government
Which African country successfully resisted European imperialism and maintained its independence?
  1. A.Ghana
  2. B.Ethiopia
  3. C.Kenya
  4. D.Algeria
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Answer: B. Ethiopia

Ethiopia successfully resisted European imperialism (notably defeating Italy at Adwa in 1896) and retained its independence.

JAMB 2023Question 2 · Constitutional Government
The Nigerian constitution guarantees freedom of speech under which fundamental right?
  1. A.Right to freedom of thought
  2. B.Right to privacy
  3. C.Right to freedom of expression
  4. D.Right to life
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Answer: C. Right to freedom of expression

Freedom of speech is guaranteed under the constitutional right to freedom of expression.

JAMB 2023Question 3 · International Relations
Who is the current chairperson of ECOWAS?
  1. A.Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  2. B.Alassane Ouattara
  3. C.Macky Sall
  4. D.Nana-Akufo Ado
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Answer: A. Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as Nigeria's President, was serving as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government around 2023.

JAMB 2023Question 4 · International Relations
Nigeria's foreign policy is guided by the principle of
  1. A.military dominance
  2. B.economic self-sufficiency
  3. C.national interest
  4. D.territorial expansion
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Answer: C. national interest

Nigeria's foreign policy is fundamentally guided by the principle of national interest.

JAMB 2023Question 5 · Nigerian Government/Politics
The policy of 'indigenization' was introduced under the regime of?
  1. A.General Yakubu Gowon
  2. B.General Olusegun Obasanjo
  3. C.General Ibrahim Babangida
  4. D.General Sani Abacha
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Answer: A. General Yakubu Gowon

The Indigenization Decree/policy was introduced in 1972 under General Yakubu Gowon's regime.

JAMB 2023Question 6 · Nigerian Government/Politics
Which of the following was a significant trade commodity in the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin?
  1. A.Ivory
  2. B.Gold
  3. C.Rubber
  4. D.Salt
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Answer: A. Ivory

Ivory was a significant trade commodity in the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin.

JAMB 2023Question 7 · Nigerian Government/Politics
which pre-colonial Nigerian Kingdom was known for its artistic and cultural achievement?
  1. A.Nupe
  2. B.Igbo
  3. C.Kanem-Bornu
  4. D.Benin
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Answer: D. Benin

The Benin Kingdom was renowned for its outstanding artistic and cultural achievements, notably its bronze/brass works.

JAMB 2023Question 8 · Nigerian Government/Politics
Which constitutional amendment introduced the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria?
  1. A.Sixth Amendment
  2. B.Fourth Amendment
  3. C.Fifth Amendment
  4. D.none of the above
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Answer: D. none of the above

The six geopolitical zones are an informal political/administrative convention in Nigeria, not something created by a specific constitutional amendment.

JAMB 2023Question 9 · Political Concepts/Theory
The process of forming public opinion is known as
  1. A.polling
  2. B.socialization
  3. C.mobilization
  4. D.persuasion
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Answer: D. persuasion

Persuasion, often through media and campaigns, is central to the process of forming public opinion.

JAMB 2023Question 10 · Political Parties/Pressure Groups
Which of the following is a characteristic of pressure groups?
  1. A.They aim to gain political power
  2. B.They are funded by the government
  3. C.They are political parties
  4. D.They represent the interest of a specific section of the society
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Answer: D. They represent the interest of a specific section of the society

Pressure groups are characteristically formed to represent the interests of a specific section of society.

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