Home JAMB Government JAMB/UTME TEST JAMB Government JAMB/UTME TEST By Phil - April 17, 2024 27 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp GOVERNMENT JAMB/UTME TEST 1 / 40 1. The primary function of the judiciary is to ______ A. execute laws B. make laws C. interpret laws D. regulate behaviour 2 / 40 2. A system of government in which the central government is supreme over other levels is A. Unitary B. Totalitarian C. Federal D. Confederal 3 / 40 3. A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is A. Gerentrocracy B. Artistocracy C. Theocracy D. Plutocracy 4 / 40 4. A major opposition party at the national level in Nigeria's Second Republic was A. PRP B. UPN C. NNP D. GNPP 5 / 40 5. The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is known as A. Political orientation B. Political party C. Political socialiazation D. Political culture 6 / 40 6. Nation-state is synonymous with A. Self actualization B. Sovereignty C. Nationalism D. Liberation 7 / 40 7. The maintenance of law and order is a function of the A. Judiciary B. Executive C. Military D. Legislature 8 / 40 8. The legislative body of the United States of America is the A. Council B. Congress C. Parliament D. National assembly 9 / 40 9. The highest authority in the Yoruba pre-colonial era was the _____ A. Ogboni B. Balogun C. Oyomesi D. Oba 10 / 40 10. In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government? A. Monarchy B. Confederal C. Unitary D. Federal 11 / 40 11. Unicameralism is a feature of the legislature in A. UK B. Israel C. US D. Ghana 12 / 40 12. The political rights of a citızen include the A. Right to vote B. Right to employment C. Right to life D. Freedom of speech 13 / 40 13. The main source of local government finance since the 1976 reform has been___________ A. Federal Government B. Revenue from court fines and licenses C. Levies D. Local rates 14 / 40 14. An electoral system in which the winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an A. proportional representation B. electoral oblıgation C. plurality system D. an absolute majority 15 / 40 15. The exclusion of Africans from colonial administration is associated with A. Indirect rule system B. Policy of association C. Policy of assimilation D. Indignant Policy 16 / 40 16. A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the A. majority of the people vote B. elected representatives rule C. majority of the people rule D. elite rule 17 / 40 17. A fundamental component of political culture is A. Family values B. Social values C. Community structure D. Economic values 18 / 40 18. A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a A. Kingship B. Clan C. Nation D. State 19 / 40 19. A constitution of any country is basically___________ABCB.DC. A. a guide to how the country should be governed B. a mere piece of paper C. a document stating how to acquire power D. a document stating what the leaders should do 20 / 40 20. Which of the following binds Commonwealth Nations together? A. Uniform Political System B. Common Colonial History C. Common Currency D. Common Language 21 / 40 21. The oversight function is performed by the A. Judiciary B. Executive C. Court D. Legislature 22 / 40 22. The highest decision-making body in Nigeria under the Buhari's military regime was the ________ A. National council of states B. Federal executive council C. Armed forces ruling council D. Supreme military council 23 / 40 23. During the 1964 Federal Election in Nigeria, the United Progressive Grand Alliance comprised the A. UMBC, BYM, NEPU and NPC B. NNDP, NPC and NDC C. NPC, UMBC and BYM D. UMBC, AG, NEPU and NCNC 24 / 40 24. Which of the following performs oversight functions? A. Executive B. Beurecracy C. Civil service D. Judiciary 25 / 40 25. The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was established byAClifford ConstitutionBRichards ConstitutionCMacpherson ConstitutionD A. Macpherson Constitution B. Lytleton Constitution C. Richards Constitution D. Clifford Constitution 26 / 40 26. A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a A. Kingship B. Nation C. Clan D. State 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 required to resign B. legislature ceases to trust the executive C. legislature commences legal proceeding against the executive D. executive is expected to go on suspension 28 / 40 28. Nigeria is a member of____________ A. ECOWAS, NATO and OAU B. The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OAS C. OAU, the UNO and ECOWAS D. OPEC, NATO and ECOWAS 29 / 40 29. The philosophy behind Nigerian federalism is A. review of sectionalism B. unity in diversity C. colonial rule D. sectional development 30 / 40 30. One of the constitutional requirements for the registration of political parties in Nigeria is ______ A. provision for review of party manifesto B. ofices in at least 12 states C. national presence in the federal capital territory D. membership from at least 12 states 31 / 40 31. A bye-law is made by A. Congress B. Parliament C. An electoral college D. The local government 32 / 40 32. One of the features of rule of law is that an A. accused is an offender B. offender is a deterrent C. accused is a culprit before trial D. accused must receive fair hearing 33 / 40 33. In the old OYO empire, the Ajele A. ensured the safety of the trade routes B. was the head of the army C. ensured good governance of the district D. mobilized the army 34 / 40 34. A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is A. republic B. Plutocracy C. Empire D. A monarchy 35 / 40 35. ' From each according to his ability to each according to his needs' is the principle of A. Socialism B. Capitalism C. Communalism D. Communism 36 / 40 36. The Security Council of the United Nations Organization has A. 4 permanent members B. 7 permanent members C. 5 permanent members D. 3 permanent members 37 / 40 37. A structure of government in which power is shared between the centre and the units is A. Oligarchic B. Confederal C. Unitary D. Federalism 38 / 40 38. 7Foreign Policy refers to A. a policy made by a country when it is at war B. the general principles of a states international behaviour C. a policy made by a country for foreigners D. a policy made by a foreign country 39 / 40 39. The upper house in most federal systems is created to A. prevent excesses of the executive B. enable experienced elders make inputs to governance C. ensure equality of federating units D. oversee and check the lower house 40 / 40 40. Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to A. Brazzaville group B. Casablanca group C. Monrovia group D. Casablanca/Brazzavılle group 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?
