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JAMB UTME 2019

JAMB Government 2019 past questions

5 objective questions from the 2019 JAMB Government paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All JAMB Government past questions

  1. Question 1

    Basic concepts

    Government by the wealthy is

    1. Option A: theocracy
    2. Option B: plutocracy
    3. Option C: gerontocracy
    4. Option D: democracy
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: B, plutocracy

    Plutocracy is rule by the rich.

  2. Question 2

    International relations

    The OAU was replaced by the African Union in

    1. Option A: 1999
    2. Option B: 2002
    3. Option C: 1993
    4. Option D: 2010
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: B, 2002

    The AU was launched in 2002.

  3. Question 3

    Elections and parties

    The body that conducts federal elections in Nigeria is

    1. Option A: NPC
    2. Option B: INEC
    3. Option C: NBC
    4. Option D: NOA
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: B, INEC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission runs elections.

  4. Question 4

    Constitutional development

    The presidential system of government was introduced in Nigeria by the constitution of

    1. Option A: 1963
    2. Option B: 1960
    3. Option C: 1979
    4. Option D: 1946
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: C, 1979

    The 1979 constitution replaced the parliamentary system.

  5. Question 5

    Nigerian federalism

    The federal character principle aims to ensure

    1. Option A: the dominance of the largest state
    2. Option B: a single national religion
    3. Option C: a one-party system
    4. Option D: fair representation of the states in public service
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: D, fair representation of the states in public service

    It spreads appointments across the federation.

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