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JAMB UTME 2023

JAMB Government 2023 past questions

4 objective questions from the 2023 JAMB Government paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All JAMB Government past questions

  1. Question 1

    Basic concepts

    Government by religious leaders is

    1. Option A: monarchy
    2. Option B: oligarchy
    3. Option C: theocracy
    4. Option D: anarchy
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: C, theocracy

    Theocracy is rule in the name of religion.

  2. Question 2

    Arms of government

    How many members does the House of Representatives have?

    1. Option A: 109
    2. Option B: 469
    3. Option C: 360
    4. Option D: 36
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: C, 360

    The House has 360 members.

  3. Question 3

    Constitutional development

    The first indigenous Governor-General of Nigeria was

    1. Option A: Tafawa Balewa
    2. Option B: Obafemi Awolowo
    3. Option C: Ahmadu Bello
    4. Option D: Nnamdi Azikiwe
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: D, Nnamdi Azikiwe

    Azikiwe became Governor-General in November 1960.

  4. Question 4

    Elections and parties

    A direct vote by the electorate on a specific issue is

    1. Option A: a by-election
    2. Option B: a referendum
    3. Option C: a primary election
    4. Option D: a recall
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: B, a referendum

    A referendum puts one question to voters.

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