Home/JAMB/Government JAMB/UTME TEST JAMB Government JAMB/UTME TEST Phil Follow on Twitter Send an email April 17, 2024Last Updated: April 17, 20240 176 Less than a minute GOVERNMENT JAMB/UTME TEST 1 / 40 1. The maintenance of law and order is a function of the Related Articles Economics JAMB TEST April 17, 2024 Literature JAMB TEST April 17, 2024 Government JAMB/UTME TEST April 17, 2024 A. Executive B. Military C. Legislature D. Judiciary 2 / 40 2. ' From each according to his ability to each according to his needs' is the principle of A. Communalism B. Communism C. Socialism D. Capitalism 3 / 40 3. A system of government in which the central government is supreme over other levels is A. Federal B. Confederal C. Unitary D. Totalitarian 4 / 40 4. The political rights of a citızen include the A. Freedom of speech B. Right to employment C. Right to vote D. Right to life 5 / 40 5. The legislative body of the United States of America is the A. National assembly B. Congress C. Council D. Parliament 6 / 40 6. The highest authority in the Yoruba pre-colonial era was the _____ A. Oba B. Ogboni C. Balogun D. Oyomesi 7 / 40 7. Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to A. Casablanca group B. Casablanca/Brazzavılle group C. Brazzaville group D. Monrovia group 8 / 40 8. Which of the following binds Commonwealth Nations together? A. Common Currency B. Common Language C. Uniform Political System D. Common Colonial History 9 / 40 9. The philosophy behind Nigerian federalism is A. review of sectionalism B. sectional development C. unity in diversity D. colonial rule 10 / 40 10. A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a A. State B. Clan C. Kingship D. Nation 11 / 40 11. Nigeria is a member of____________ A. ECOWAS, NATO and OAU B. OPEC, NATO and ECOWAS C. The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OAS D. OAU, the UNO and ECOWAS 12 / 40 12. The main source of local government finance since the 1976 reform has been___________ A. Revenue from court fines and licenses B. Levies C. Federal Government D. Local rates 13 / 40 13. The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is known as A. Political party B. Political socialiazation C. Political culture D. Political orientation 14 / 40 14. The primary function of the judiciary is to ______ A. execute laws B. regulate behaviour C. make laws D. interpret laws 15 / 40 15. An electoral system in which the winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an A. proportional representation B. an absolute majority C. plurality system D. electoral oblıgation 16 / 40 16. A fundamental component of political culture is A. Community structure B. Social values C. Family values D. Economic values 17 / 40 17. Which of the following performs oversight functions? A. Beurecracy B. Executive C. Civil service D. Judiciary 18 / 40 18. A structure of government in which power is shared between the centre and the units is A. Unitary B. Confederal C. Federalism D. Oligarchic 19 / 40 19. A constitution of any country is basically___________ABCB.DC. A. a document stating how to acquire power B. a mere piece of paper C. a document stating what the leaders should do D. a guide to how the country should be governed 20 / 40 20. One of the constitutional requirements for the registration of political parties in Nigeria is ______ A. ofices in at least 12 states B. provision for review of party manifesto C. membership from at least 12 states D. national presence in the federal capital territory 21 / 40 21. 7Foreign Policy refers to A. a policy made by a country when it is at war B. a policy made by a foreign country C. the general principles of a states international behaviour D. a policy made by a country for foreigners 22 / 40 22. Nation-state is synonymous with A. Sovereignty B. Liberation C. Nationalism D. Self actualization 23 / 40 23. A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the A. majority of the people vote B. elected representatives rule C. elite rule D. majority of the people rule 24 / 40 24. During the 1964 Federal Election in Nigeria, the United Progressive Grand Alliance comprised the A. NPC, UMBC and BYM B. UMBC, AG, NEPU and NCNC C. NNDP, NPC and NDC D. UMBC, BYM, NEPU and NPC 25 / 40 25. The upper house in most federal systems is created to A. prevent excesses of the executive B. ensure equality of federating units C. enable experienced elders make inputs to governance D. oversee and check the lower house 26 / 40 26. A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is A. Gerentrocracy B. Artistocracy C. Theocracy D. Plutocracy 27 / 40 27. In a parliamentary system, when the legislature passes a vote of no confidence on the executive.it means that the A. executive is expected to go on suspension B. executive is required to resign C. legislature commences legal proceeding against the executive D. legislature ceases to trust the executive 28 / 40 28. The oversight function is performed by the A. Judiciary B. Court C. Legislature D. Executive 29 / 40 29. One of the features of rule of law is that an A. accused must receive fair hearing B. accused is a culprit before trial C. accused is an offender D. offender is a deterrent 30 / 40 30. The exclusion of Africans from colonial administration is associated with A. Indirect rule system B. Policy of assimilation C. Policy of association D. Indignant Policy 31 / 40 31. In the old OYO empire, the Ajele A. was the head of the army B. mobilized the army C. ensured the safety of the trade routes D. ensured good governance of the district 32 / 40 32. The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was established byAClifford ConstitutionBRichards ConstitutionCMacpherson ConstitutionD A. Lytleton Constitution B. Clifford Constitution C. Macpherson Constitution D. Richards Constitution 33 / 40 33. In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government? A. Confederal B. Unitary C. Federal D. Monarchy 34 / 40 34. Unicameralism is a feature of the legislature in A. UK B. Ghana C. US D. Israel 35 / 40 35. The Security Council of the United Nations Organization has A. 3 permanent members B. 4 permanent members C. 5 permanent members D. 7 permanent members 36 / 40 36. A bye-law is made by A. Parliament B. An electoral college C. The local government D. Congress 37 / 40 37. The highest decision-making body in Nigeria under the Buhari's military regime was the ________ A. National council of states B. Supreme military council C. Armed forces ruling council D. Federal executive council 38 / 40 38. A major opposition party at the national level in Nigeria's Second Republic was A. PRP B. UPN C. GNPP D. NNP 39 / 40 39. A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is A. republic B. Empire C. A monarchy D. Plutocracy 40 / 40 40. A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a A. Kingship B. Clan C. State D. Nation Your score isThe average score is 50% 0% Restart quiz Related posts: Jamb Literature in English Syllabus 2024 Updated How To Check Admission Status On JAMB CAPS 2023 JAMB WhatsApp Group Link 2024 CBT Nigeria Will JAMB Direct Entry (DE) Candidates Write Exam in 2024? Phil Follow on Twitter Send an email April 17, 2024Last Updated: April 17, 20240 176 Less than a minute Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Reddit VKontakte Odnoklassniki Pocket WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print