JAMB Government 2015 past questions and answers

The separation of powers means the same as

1. A.a presidential system
2. B.checks and balances
3. C.the rule of law
4. D.supremacy of the judiciary

A constitution of any country is basically

1. A.a mere pieces of paper.
2. B.a guide to how leaders should do.
3. C.a set of legal instruments
4. D.a document stating how to acquire power.

The principle of separation of powers ensures

1. A.the erosion of executive power
2. B.that the legislature is supreme
3. C.the presentation of fundamental liberties of citizens
4. D.that all the branches of government have equal powers and functions

The three well-known national leaders between 1948 and 1966 were

1. A.Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Alhaji Ahmadu Bello
2. B.Lord Lugard, Sir Authur Richard and Sir John Macpherson
3. C.Herbert Macaulay, Ernest Okoli and Okonkon Ndem
4. D.Alhaji Isa Kaita, Dr. K.O Mbadiwe and Chief S.L.Akintola.

A society that is politically organized under a government is called a

1. A.sovereign state
2. B.community
3. C.governmental legitimacy
4. D.sovereignty

The major change effected by the government of Major-General J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi was the

1. A.abolition of federalism
2. B.reposting of corporations
3. C.abolition of unitary system of government
4. D.creation of states

A political entity that possesses independence is

1. A.collective responsibility
2. B.constitutionalism
3. C.state
4. D.society