Home/Jamb/Government JAMB/UTME TEST JambGovernment JAMB/UTME TEST Phil Follow on Twitter Send an email April 17, 20240 129 Less than a minute GOVERNMENT JAMB/UTME TEST 1 / 401.Unicameralism is a feature of the legislature in A. UK B. Israel C. Ghana D. US 2 / 402. The main source of local government finance since the 1976 reform has been___________ A. Revenue from court fines and licenses B. Local rates C. Federal Government D. Levies 3 / 403. Nation-state is synonymous with A. Self actualization B. Liberation C. Nationalism D. Sovereignty 4 / 404. One of the constitutional requirements for the registration of political parties in Nigeria is ______ A. national presence in the federal capital territory B. ofices in at least 12 states C. provision for review of party manifesto D. membership from at least 12 states 5 / 405. The highest authority in the Yoruba pre-colonial era was the _____ A. Ogboni B. Oba C. Balogun D. Oyomesi 6 / 406.One of the features of rule of law is that an A. accused is an offender B. accused must receive fair hearing C. offender is a deterrent D. accused is a culprit before trial 7 / 407. A structure of government in which power is shared between the centre and the units is A. Unitary B. Federalism C. Confederal D. Oligarchic 8 / 408. The legislative body of the United States of America is the A. Parliament B. Congress C. National assembly D. Council 9 / 409. A system of government in which the central government is supreme over other levels is A. Federal B. Confederal C. Totalitarian D. Unitary 10 / 4010.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 11 / 4011. The oversight function is performed by the A. Executive B. Judiciary C. Legislature D. Court 12 / 4012.The philosophy behind Nigerian federalism is A. unity in diversity B. review of sectionalism C. colonial rule D. sectional development 13 / 4013.Nigeria is a member of____________ A. The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OAS B. OPEC, NATO and ECOWAS C. ECOWAS, NATO and OAU D. OAU, the UNO and ECOWAS 14 / 4014.An electoral system in which the winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an A. plurality system B. an absolute majority C. electoral oblıgation D. proportional representation 15 / 4015. The Security Council of the United Nations Organization has A. 3 permanent members B. 7 permanent members C. 5 permanent members D. 4 permanent members 16 / 4016.A constitution of any country is basically___________ABCB.DC. A. a mere piece of paper B. a guide to how the country should be governed C. a document stating what the leaders should do D. a document stating how to acquire power 17 / 4017. The maintenance of law and order is a function of the A. Legislature B. Military C. Executive D. Judiciary 18 / 4018.In the old OYO empire, the Ajele A. ensured the safety of the trade routes B. ensured good governance of the district C. mobilized the army D. was the head of the army 19 / 4019. ' From each according to his ability to each according to his needs' is the principle of A. Socialism B. Communalism C. Capitalism D. Communism 20 / 4020. A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a A. Clan B. Nation C. State D. Kingship 21 / 4021. Which of the following performs oversight functions? A. Judiciary B. Beurecracy C. Civil service D. Executive 22 / 4022. A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a A. Kingship B. Clan C. Nation D. State 23 / 4023.7Foreign Policy refers to A. a policy made by a country when it is at war B. a policy made by a country for foreigners C. the general principles of a states international behaviour D. a policy made by a foreign country 24 / 4024.The upper house in most federal systems is created to A. oversee and check the lower house B. ensure equality of federating units C. prevent excesses of the executive D. enable experienced elders make inputs to governance 25 / 4025. The political rights of a citızen include the A. Freedom of speech B. Right to vote C. Right to employment D. Right to life 26 / 4026.The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was established byAClifford ConstitutionBRichards ConstitutionCMacpherson ConstitutionD A. Lytleton Constitution B. Macpherson Constitution C. Richards Constitution D. Clifford Constitution 27 / 4027.Which of the following binds Commonwealth Nations together? A. Uniform Political System B. Common Colonial History C. Common Currency D. Common Language 28 / 4028.The primary function of the judiciary is to ______ A. execute laws B. regulate behaviour C. interpret laws D. make laws 29 / 4029. A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is A. Theocracy B. Plutocracy C. Artistocracy D. Gerentrocracy 30 / 4030.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. legislature commences legal proceeding against the executive C. legislature ceases to trust the executive D. executive is required to resign 31 / 4031. A fundamental component of political culture is A. Economic values B. Family values C. Social values D. Community structure 32 / 4032. In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government? A. Monarchy B. Federal C. Unitary D. Confederal 33 / 4033. A bye-law is made by A. Parliament B. The local government C. Congress D. An electoral college 34 / 4034.During the 1964 Federal Election in Nigeria, the United Progressive Grand Alliance comprised the A. UMBC, BYM, NEPU and NPC B. UMBC, AG, NEPU and NCNC C. NNDP, NPC and NDC D. NPC, UMBC and BYM 35 / 4035.A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the A. elite rule B. elected representatives rule C. majority of the people rule D. majority of the people vote 36 / 4036.Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to A. Brazzaville group B. Casablanca/Brazzavılle group C. Casablanca group D. Monrovia group 37 / 4037. The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is known as A. Political orientation B. Political socialiazation C. Political culture D. Political party 38 / 4038. The exclusion of Africans from colonial administration is associated with A. Policy of association B. Policy of assimilation C. Indignant Policy D. Indirect rule system 39 / 4039. A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is A. Plutocracy B. republic C. Empire D. A monarchy 40 / 4040.A major opposition party at the national level in Nigeria's Second Republic was A. PRP B. NNP C. UPN D. GNPP Your score isThe average score is 53% 0% Restart quiz Related posts:Jamb Literature in English Syllabus 2024 UpdatedHow To Check Admission Status On JAMB CAPS 2023JAMB WhatsApp Group Link 2024 CBT NigeriaWill JAMB Direct Entry (DE) Candidates Write Exam in 2024? Phil Follow on Twitter Send an email April 17, 20240 129 Less than a minute Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Reddit VKontakte Odnoklassniki Pocket Share via Email Print