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JAMB Government 2015 past questions

5 objective questions from the 2015 JAMB Government paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All JAMB Government past questions

  1. Question 1

    Arms of government

    The power of the courts to declare a law unconstitutional is

    1. Option A: judicial precedent
    2. Option B: judicial review
    3. Option C: delegated legislation
    4. Option D: veto
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: B, judicial review

    That is judicial review.

  2. Question 2

    Basic concepts

    The supreme power of a state to make and enforce laws without external control is

    1. Option A: sovereignty
    2. Option B: legitimacy
    3. Option C: authority
    4. Option D: influence
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: A, sovereignty

    Sovereignty is supreme, independent power.

  3. Question 3

    Elections and parties

    The secret ballot ensures

    1. Option A: that every vote is counted twice
    2. Option B: the privacy of each voter's choice
    3. Option C: that only the rich vote
    4. Option D: that results are announced early
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: B, the privacy of each voter's choice

    Nobody can see how another person voted.

  4. Question 4

    Constitutional development

    Which constitution introduced regionalism in Nigeria?

    1. Option A: Richards Constitution of 1946
    2. Option B: Clifford Constitution of 1922
    3. Option C: Lyttleton Constitution of 1954
    4. Option D: Independence Constitution of 1960
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: A, Richards Constitution of 1946

    The 1946 constitution created three regions.

  5. Question 5

    Nigerian federalism

    The federal capital officially moved from Lagos to Abuja in

    1. Option A: 1976
    2. Option B: 1999
    3. Option C: 1991
    4. Option D: 1983
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: C, 1991

    The move was completed in December 1991.

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