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JAMB UTME 2020

JAMB Government 2020 past questions

5 objective questions from the 2020 JAMB Government paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All JAMB Government past questions

  1. Question 1

    Nigerian federalism

    A system in which power is concentrated at the centre is

    1. Option A: federal
    2. Option B: unitary
    3. Option C: confederal
    4. Option D: presidential
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: B, unitary

    In a unitary state, the centre holds the power.

  2. Question 2

    Constitutional development

    Nigeria’s current constitution is the

    1. Option A: 1979 Constitution
    2. Option B: 1989 Constitution
    3. Option C: 1963 Constitution
    4. Option D: 1999 Constitution
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: D, 1999 Constitution

    The 1999 Constitution, as amended, is in force.

  3. Question 3

    Elections and parties

    An area represented by one member of a legislature is a

    1. Option A: constituency
    2. Option B: polling unit
    3. Option C: local council
    4. Option D: region
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: A, constituency

    Each legislator represents a constituency.

  4. Question 4

    Basic concepts

    Government by the elders is

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

    Answer: B, gerontocracy

    Gerontocracy is rule by the old.

  5. Question 5

    International relations

    The United Nations was founded in

    1. Option A: 1945
    2. Option B: 1919
    3. Option C: 1960
    4. Option D: 1939
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: A, 1945

    The UN Charter came into force in 1945.

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