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JAMB Government 2019 past questions and answers

3 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.

Question 5

Legislature

The primary function of the National Assembly is to

  1. A.fix salaries for all the state governors
  2. B.makes law for the country
  3. C.pass motions on the welfare of the legislators
  4. D.direct public attention to the excesses of public officials.
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Answer: B (makes law for the country)

Explanation

The National Assembly is Nigeria's law-making body.

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Question 18

Military Rule

The highest decision-making body in Nigeria under the Buhari regime was the

  1. A.Armed Forces Ruling Council
  2. B.Supreme Military Council
  3. C.Judicial committees of the privy council
  4. D.Court of Appeal.
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Answer: B (Supreme Military Council)

Explanation

Buhari's military government (1984-85) ruled through the Supreme Military Council.

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Question 30

OAU and African Union

The OAU was founded to

  1. A.effect an immediate political union of African States
  2. B.end colonialism in Africa by 1990
  3. C.promote the unity and solidarity of African States
  4. D.create a common market in sub-saharan Africa.
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Answer: C (promote the unity and solidarity of African States)

Explanation

The OAU (1963) aimed to promote unity and solidarity among African states and end colonialism; Nkrumah's call for immediate union was turned down.

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