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✅ 2. Improve Speed & Accuracy

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✅ 3. Strengthen Key Government Topics

These questions cover:

• Nigeria’s political system
• Constitution
• Citizenship
• Public administration
• Colonialism
• Military rule
• International organizations (AU, UN, ECOWAS)

✅ 4. Boost Confidence for the Exam Day

The more you practice, the more confident and less anxious you become.

✅ 5. Identify Weak Areas

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📘 100 JAMB GOVERNMENT CBT OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SECTION A: CONSTITUTION & GOVERNMENT SYSTEM (1–25)

1. A constitution that can be amended with ease is called a —

A. Rigid constitution

B. Flexible constitution

C. Written constitution

D. Federal constitution

Answer: B

2. The body responsible for interpreting the constitution is the —
   A. Legislature
   B. Executive
   C. Judiciary
   D. Police
   Answer: C
3. A government in which power is shared between the central and component units is —
   A. Confederal
   B. Federal
   C. Unitary
   D. Totalitarian
   Answer: B
4. The rule of law emphasizes —
   A. Supremacy of leaders
   B. Freedom of judges
   C. Equality before the law
   D. Obedience to rulers
   Answer: C
5. The principle of separation of powers was popularized by —
   A. Aristotle
   B. Plato
   C. Montesquieu
   D. Rousseau
   Answer: C
6. A government ruled by the nobility is known as —
   A. Oligarchy
   B. Aristocracy
   C. Autocracy
   D. Plutocracy
   Answer: B
7. Delegated legislation is made by —
   A. Executive
   B. Judiciary
   C. Legislature
   D. Local government
   Answer: A
8. Bicameralism means —
   A. Two heads of state
   B. Two political parties
   C. Two legislative chambers
   D. Two constitutions
   Answer: C
9. The power to veto bills belongs to the —
   A. Legislature
   B. Judiciary
   C. Executive
   D. Senate
   Answer: C
10. A constitution that has one central authority is —
    A. Unitary
    B. Federal
    C. Confederal
    D. Autocratic
    Answer: A
11. The process of voting to remove an elected officer is —
    A. Recall
    B. Impeachment
    C. Plebiscite
    D. Referendum
    Answer: A
12. The ultimate source of political power is the —
    A. President
    B. National Assembly
    C. Judiciary
    D. People
    Answer: D
13. The body that makes bye-laws is —
    A. Senate
    B. Local government
    C. Judiciary
    D. Police
    Answer: B
14. The set of individuals who control government is known as the —
    A. Executive
    B. Political elite
    C. Civil service
    D. Legislature
    Answer: B
15. One advantage of federalism is —
    A. Weak government
    B. Unity in diversity
    C. Lower cost
    D. Dictatorship
    Answer: B
16. The highest law in any sovereign state is —
    A. Education policy
    B. Constitution
    C. Court ruling
    D. Executive order
    Answer: B
17. The judiciary acts as a watchdog through —
    A. Interpretation
    B. Law-making
    C. Execution
    D. Policing
    Answer: A
18. A political ideology that promotes common ownership is —
    A. Capitalism
    B. Socialism
    C. Fascism
    D. Feudalism
    Answer: B
19. Power resides in the people in a —
    A. Democracy
    B. Monarchy
    C. Oligarchy
    D. Dictatorship
    Answer: A
20. A form of government led by one person with absolute power is —
    A. Republic
    B. Democracy
    C. Autocracy
    D. Federalism
    Answer: C
21. The doctrine that no one is above the law is —
    A. Delegated power
    B. Rule of law
    C. State of nature
    D. Common law
    Answer: B
22. A government that is accountable to the people is —
    A. Totalitarian
    B. Democratic
    C. Fascist
    D. Military
    Answer: B
23. A public corporation is established by —
    A. Presidential decree
    B. Legislative act
    C. Court ruling
    D. Civil service
    Answer: B
24. A constitution granted by a colonial power is —
    A. Enacted
    B. Imposed
    C. Flexible
    D. Written
    Answer: B
25. A commonwealth state recognizes —
    A. France as head
    B. UK monarch
    C. UN authority
    D. EU leadership
    Answer: B

SECTION B: COLONIAL RULE & NATIONALISM (26–50)

26. The system of rule where traditional rulers governed under colonial officials is —
    A. Assimilation
    B. Indirect rule
    C. Direct rule
    D. Assimilation
    Answer: B
27. Indirect rule succeeded in Northern Nigeria because of —
    A. Absence of chiefs
    B. Centralized emirate system
    C. Educated elite
    D. Weak culture
    Answer: B
28. The first Governor-General of Nigeria was —
    A. Azikiwe
    B. Lugard
    C. Balewa
    D. Macpherson
    Answer: B
29. Herbert Macaulay is regarded as —
    A. First military ruler
    B. Father of Nigerian nationalism
    C. First senate president
    D. First chief judge
    Answer: B
30. The amalgamation of 1914 joined —
    A. East and West
    B. North and West
    C. North and South
    D. Lagos and Calabar
    Answer: C
31. The Clifford Constitution introduced —
    A. Federalism
    B. Elective principle
    C. Ceremonial presidency
    D. Bicameral legislature
    Answer: B
32. The first political party in Nigeria was —
    A. NPC
    B. NCNC
    C. NNDP
    D. AG
    Answer: C
33. The leader of NCNC was —
    A. Awolowo
    B. Zik
    C. Bello
    D. Aminu Kano
    Answer: B
34. The first coup in Nigeria happened in —
    A. 1966
    B. 1960
    C. 1963
    D. 1970
    Answer: A
35. The Richards Constitution came into effect in —
    A. 1914
    B. 1946
    C. 1963
    D. 1979
    Answer: B
36. Colonialism was mainly justified by —
    A. Modernization
    B. Exploitation
    C. Economic dominance
    D. Civilizing mission
    Answer: D
37. The main aim of nationalism was —
    A. Oppressing citizens
    B. Securing independence
    C. Strengthening colonialism
    D. Enhancing taxation
    Answer: B
38. The 1951 Macpherson Constitution introduced —
    A. Regionalism
    B. Republicanism
    C. Federalism
    D. Communism
    Answer: A
39. NCNC stands for —
    A. National Council of Nigerian Citizens
    B. Northern Council for National Congress
    C. National Corporation of Nigerian Chiefs
    D. National Committee for Nigerian Culture
    Answer: A
40. Lord Lugard ruled Nigeria as —
    A. President
    B. Governor-General
    C. Prime Minister
    D. Senate President
    Answer: B
41. Awolowo led which political party?
    A. NNDP
    B. AG
    C. NCNC
    D. NPC
    Answer: B
42. The colonial economy was based mainly on —
    A. Oil
    B. Agriculture
    C. Tourism
    D. Manufacturing
    Answer: B
43. A major disadvantage of indirect rule in Eastern Nigeria was —
    A. Lack of roads
    B. No central authority
    C. Many chiefs
    D. Muslim dominance
    Answer: B
44. The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 was about —
    A. Trade in Europe
    B. Division of Africa
    C. Nigerian independence
    D. American politics
    Answer: B
45. A nationalist known for his newspaper “West African Pilot” was —
    A. Ahmadu Bello
    B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
    C. Tafawa Balewa
    D. Ernest Ikoli
    Answer: B
46. Which constitution made Nigeria a republic?
    A. 1954
    B. 1960
    C. 1963
    D. 1979
    Answer: C
47. The introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria was by —
    A. Macpherson
    B. Lugard
    C. Clifford
    D. Cameron
    Answer: B
48. The major tool of nationalism was —
    A. Newspapers
    B. Public schools
    C. Military power
    D. Trade unions
    Answer: A
49. The legislative council introduced in 1922 sat in —
    A. Lagos
    B. Kaduna
    C. Calabar
    D. Kano
    Answer: A
50. The Sokoto Caliphate aided indirect rule because of —
    A. Islamic education
    B. Centralized political system
    C. Tribal wars
    D. Lack of leaders
    Answer: B

SECTION C: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & POLITICAL PROCESS (51–75)

51. The civil service is mainly responsible for —
    A. Law-making
    B. Policy implementation
    C. Judicial review
    D. Security
    Answer: B
52. A permanent secretary is the —
    A. Political head
    B. Administrative head
    C. Military adviser
    D. Legal adviser
    Answer: B
53. Red-tapism means —
    A. Quick action
    B. Slow bureaucracy
    C. Use of red tapes
    D. Corruption
    Answer: B
54. A government ministry is headed by —
    A. Director
    B. Permanent secretary
    C. Minister
    D. Clerk
    Answer: C
55. The process of electing a leader is —
    A. Inauguration
    B. Election
    C. Campaign
    D. Screening
    Answer: B
56. A political party aims to —
    A. Make laws
    B. Win elections
    C. Conduct trials
    D. Interpret laws
    Answer: B
57. The secret ballot system ensures —
    A. Intimidation
    B. Privacy
    C. Rigging
    D. Violence
    Answer: B
58. Public opinion is measured through —
    A. Guessing
    B. Public speech
    C. Opinion polls
    D. Police report
    Answer: C
59. The electoral body in Nigeria is —
    A. WAEC
    B. INEC
    C. JAMB
    D. NAFDAC
    Answer: B
60. Voter apathy means —
    A. Massive voting
    B. Lack of interest in voting
    C. Underage voting
    D. Buying of votes
    Answer: B
61. Gerrymandering is —
    A. Counting votes
    B. Manipulating electoral boundaries
    C. Registration of voters
    D. Compilation of ballot papers
    Answer: B
62. Ballot stuffing is a type of —
    A. Electoral reform
    B. Electoral malpractice
    C. Campaign tactic
    D. Rule of law
    Answer: B
63. An election conducted to fill a vacant seat is —
    A. General election
    B. By-election
    C. Primary election
    D. Referendum
    Answer: B
64. Pressure groups aim to —
    A. Form government
    B. Influence government
    C. Remove government
    D. Rule citizens
    Answer: B
65. A political manifesto contains —
    A. Budget
    B. Promises
    C. Court rulings
    D. Salaries
    Answer: B
66. The power of recall applies to —
    A. Governors
    B. Senators
    C. Civil servants
    D. Ambassadors
    Answer: B
67. One disadvantage of civil service is —
    A. Permanence
    B. Red-tapism
    C. Efficiency
    D. Neutrality
    Answer: B
68. A coalition government is formed when —
    A. Parties fight
    B. No party has majority
    C. Coup occurs
    D. Judiciary intervenes
    Answer: B
69. The head of local government is —
    A. Chairman
    B. Senator
    C. Governor
    D. Clerk
    Answer: A
70. The ombudsman deals with —
    A. Road safety
    B. Citizen complaints
    C. Army recruitment
    D. Tax collection
    Answer: B
71. A pressure group that uses protests is —
    A. Anomic
    B. Associational
    C. Professional
    D. Political
    Answer: A
72. Bureaucracy was popularized by —
    A. Karl Marx
    B. Max Weber
    C. Lenin
    D. Mill
    Answer: B
73. The Civil Service Code guides —
    A. Senators
    B. Politicians
    C. Public servants
    D. Judges
    Answer: C
74. A disadvantage of public corporations is —
    A. Efficiency
    B. Expansion
    C. Political interference
    D. Accountability
    Answer: C
75. The electoral college system is used in —
    A. Ghana
    B. United States
    C. Nigeria
    D. Kenya
    Answer: B

SECTION D: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS (76–100)

76. ECOWAS was formed in —
    A. 1970
    B. 1975
    C. 1963
    D. 1980
    Answer: B
77. The UN was founded in —
    A. 1945
    B. 1939
    C. 1950
    D. 1920
    Answer: A
78. Nigeria joined the UN in —
    A. 1960
    B. 1956
    C. 1963
    D. 1945
    Answer: A
79. The organ of the UN responsible for peace is —
    A. UNESCO
    B. Security Council
    C. ECOSOC
    D. WHO
    Answer: B
80. The AU succeeded the —
    A. UN
    B. League of Nations
    C. OAU
    D. ECOWAS
    Answer: C
81. The IMF deals with —
    A. Sports
    B. Health
    C. Monetary issues
    D. Education
    Answer: C
82. WHO focuses on —
    A. World politics
    B. World economy
    C. Global health
    D. Trade
    Answer: C
83. ECOWAS introduced ECOMOG to —
    A. Create schools
    B. Maintain peace
    C. Build roads
    D. Supervise elections
    Answer: B
84. Nigeria is often called the —
    A. Giant of Africa
    B. Police of Africa
    C. Iron pillar
    D. African Lion
    Answer: A
85. The headquarters of AU is in —
    A. Accra
    B. Addis Ababa
    C. Lagos
    D. Nairobi
    Answer: B
86. UNICEF focuses on —
    A. Women and children
    B. Elections
    C. Nuclear weapons
    D. Military training
    Answer: A
87. Diplomatic immunity protects —
    A. Traders
    B. Students
    C. Diplomats
    D. Tourists
    Answer: C
88. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was made in —
    A. 1914
    B. 1948
    C. 1954
    D. 1960
    Answer: B
89. A treaty between two countries is —
    A. Bilateral
    B. Multilateral
    C. Universal
    D. National
    Answer: A
90. A country governed by another is called a —
    A. Protectorate
    B. Republic
    C. Monarchy
    D. State
    Answer: A
91. The organ of UN that handles administration is —
    A. Secretariat
    B. Security Council
    C. ECOSOC
    D. UNESCO
    Answer: A
92. The international agency regulating world trade is —
    A. WHO
    B. IMF
    C. WTO
    D. UNDP
    Answer: C
93. A country without external control is said to be —
    A. Colonial
    B. Sovereign
    C. Dependent
    D. Federal
    Answer: B
94. A diplomat representing a country abroad is an —
    A. Ambassador
    B. Attorney
    C. Clerk
    D. Adviser
    Answer: A
95. UN peace-keeping troops are known as —
    A. Green Berets
    B. Blue Helmets
    C. Red Troops
    D. White Guards
    Answer: B
96. The League of Nations collapsed because of —
    A. Lack of newspaper
    B. World War II
    C. African colonialism
    D. Poor constitution
    Answer: B
97. ECOWAS passport allows —
    A. Free movement
    B. Free elections
    C. Free marriages
    D. Free banking
    Answer: A
98. The African Court on Human Rights is located in —
    A. Kenya
    B. Tanzania
    C. Nigeria
    D. Senegal
    Answer: B
99. A major objective of the UN is —
    A. Colonization
    B. World peace
    C. Economic exploitation
    D. War declaration
    Answer: B
100. Nigeria’s foreign policy is centered on —
     A. Asia
     B. Middle East
     C. Africa
     D. Europe
     Answer: C

📘 ANOTHER 100 JAMB GOVERNMENT CBT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SECTION A — POLITICAL SCIENCE & BASIC CONCEPTS (1–25)

1. The process by which citizens learn political values is called —

A. Political culture

B. Political socialization

C. Political participation

D. Political ideology

Answer: B

2. A state must have all the following EXCEPT —
   A. Territory
   B. Population
   C. Sovereignty
   D. Military
   Answer: D
3. The ability to influence others in politics is called —
   A. Legitimacy
   B. Power
   C. Authority
   D. Sovereignty
   Answer: B
4. Power that is accepted as rightful is —
   A. Force
   B. Coercion
   C. Legitimacy
   D. Authority
   Answer: D
5. A state ruled by elected representatives is a —
   A. Republic
   B. Monarchy
   C. Aristocracy
   D. Autocracy
   Answer: A
6. The structure and rules governing a state are found in the —
   A. Manifesto
   B. Constitution
   C. Judiciary
   D. Parliament
   Answer: B
7. A political system filled with fear and oppression is known as —
   A. Democracy
   B. Totalitarianism
   C. Federalism
   D. Monarchy
   Answer: B
8. A group of people with similar political beliefs is a —
   A. Pressure group
   B. Political party
   C. Cabinet
   D. Legislature
   Answer: B
9. The state originated from the theory that the strong ruled the weak. This is —
   A. Divine theory
   B. Force theory
   C. Evolutionary theory
   D. Social contract
   Answer: B
10. A state without a recognized government is in —
    A. Dictatorship
    B. Anarchy
    C. Monarchy
    D. Oligarchy
    Answer: B
11. A system where kings rule by hereditary right is —
    A. Democracy
    B. Monarchy
    C. Theocracy
    D. Federalism
    Answer: B
12. A country ruled by religious leaders is a —
    A. Democracy
    B. Theocracy
    C. Republic
    D. Fascist state
    Answer: B
13. The willingness of the people to obey government is —
    A. Loyalty
    B. Authority
    C. Legitimacy
    D. Patriarchy
    Answer: C
14. A set of rules guiding political behavior is known as —
    A. Ideology
    B. Policy
    C. Constitution
    D. Manifesto
    Answer: C
15. The practice of dividing government into branches is —
    A. Division of labor
    B. Separation of powers
    C. Unity of command
    D. Delegation
    Answer: B
16. A system where a few privileged people rule is —
    A. Oligarchy
    B. Monarchy
    C. Democracy
    D. Federalism
    Answer: A
17. The agreement that led individuals to form a state is the —
    A. Force theory
    B. Evolutionary theory
    C. Social contract
    D. Patriarchy
    Answer: C
18. Who advocated the social contract theory?
    A. Karl Marx
    B. Rousseau
    C. Weber
    D. Montesquieu
    Answer: B
19. Public opinion is shaped by the following EXCEPT —
    A. Family
    B. Media
    C. Culture
    D. Weather
    Answer: D
20. The principle that government must operate within the law is —
    A. Rule of law
    B. Judicial review
    C. Ministerial responsibility
    D. Delegated legislation
    Answer: A
21. A country with several ethnic groups within one political structure practices —
    A. Federalism
    B. Feudalism
    C. Capitalism
    D. Fascism
    Answer: A
22. The body that ensures the implementation of laws is the —
    A. Judiciary
    B. Legislature
    C. Executive
    D. Cabinet
    Answer: C
23. The concept of equality before the law was developed by —
    A. A.V. Dicey
    B. Lord Lugard
    C. Karl Marx
    D. Plato
    Answer: A
24. A political ideology that supports private ownership is —
    A. Communism
    B. Socialism
    C. Capitalism
    D. Anarchism
    Answer: C
25. The process of removing a president through the legislature is —
    A. Recall
    B. Impeachment
    C. Vote of no confidence
    D. Dismissal
    Answer: B

SECTION B — CONSTITUTION, RULE OF LAW & COURTS (26–50)

26. A constitution that is written down in a single document is —
    A. Unwritten
    B. Rigid
    C. Written
    D. Flexible
    Answer: C
27. The highest court in Nigeria is the —
    A. Court of Appeal
    B. High Court
    C. Supreme Court
    D. Customary Court
    Answer: C
28. The court that handles minor cases is the —
    A. Supreme Court
    B. Magistrate Court
    C. Appeal Court
    D. Sharia Court
    Answer: B
29. The power to interpret the constitution is vested in the —
    A. National Assembly
    B. President
    C. Judiciary
    D. Civil service
    Answer: C
30. A feature of a rigid constitution is —
    A. Easy amendment
    B. Very stable
    C. No legislature
    D. Oral traditions
    Answer: B
31. A constitution can be changed through —
    A. Decree
    B. Amendment
    C. Impeachment
    D. Sanctions
    Answer: B
32. Laws made by state assemblies are called —
    A. Ordinances
    B. Bye-laws
    C. Acts
    D. Edicts
    Answer: D
33. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental human right?
    A. Right to property
    B. Right to life
    C. Right to steal
    D. Right to expression
    Answer: C
34. Natural justice means —
    A. Fair hearing
    B. Tax collection
    C. Public opinion
    D. Cultural values
    Answer: A
35. Delegated legislation is —
    A. Law made by courts
    B. Law made by the executive
    C. Law made by the media
    D. Law made by individuals
    Answer: B
36. A constitution drafted by the people is —
    A. Imposed
    B. Flexible
    C. Enacted
    D. Rigid
    Answer: C
37. Which constitution introduced federalism in Nigeria?
    A. Clifford
    B. Richards
    C. Macpherson
    D. Lyttleton
    Answer: D
38. The power to probe government activities is called —
    A. Oversight
    B. Judiciary
    C. Delegation
    D. Vetting
    Answer: A
39. The main instrument used to maintain rule of law is —
    A. Constitution
    B. Police
    C. Customs
    D. Military
    Answer: A
40. The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is —
    A. Unwritten
    B. Written
    C. Unitary
    D. Temporary
    Answer: B
41. The fundamental law of a country is the —
    A. Manifesto
    B. Constitution
    C. Gazette
    D. Code
    Answer: B
42. Which arm of government applies civil and criminal laws?
    A. Executive
    B. Judiciary
    C. Legislature
    D. Ministry
    Answer: B
43. The rule of law helps prevent —
    A. Equality
    B. Dictatorship
    C. Democracy
    D. Education
    Answer: B
44. The legal document setting up local governments is called —
    A. Bye-law
    B. Referendum
    C. Act
    D. Handbook
    Answer: A
45. The doctrine of judicial review means —
    A. Reviewing elections
    B. Reviewing government actions
    C. Reviewing constitution
    D. Reviewing budgets
    Answer: B
46. A constitution that requires a referendum for amendment is —
    A. Flexible
    B. Unwritten
    C. Rigid
    D. Oral
    Answer: C
47. Which court handles appeals from High Courts?
    A. Magistrate
    B. Appeal Court
    C. Supreme Court
    D. Sharia Court
    Answer: B
48. A major feature of a unitary constitution is —
    A. Weak center
    B. Strong center
    C. Many regions
    D. Tribal politics
    Answer: B
49. A constitution becomes supreme when —
    A. People obey it
    B. Courts follow it
    C. All other laws derive authority from it
    D. It is printed in large books
    Answer: C
50. The preamble of a constitution contains —
    A. Values and purposes
    B. Laws
    C. Amendments
    D. Police rules
    Answer: A

SECTION C — POLITICAL STRUCTURES, ELECTIONS & PARTIES (51–75)

51. INEC stands for —
    A. International Electoral Commission
    B. Independent National Electoral Commission
    C. Internal National Economic Council
    D. Interim National Electoral Council
    Answer: B
52. The body that registers political parties is —
    A. Senate
    B. EFCC
    C. INEC
    D. NJC
    Answer: C
53. A multi-party system encourages —
    A. Competition
    B. Monopoly
    C. Dictatorship
    D. Riot
    Answer: A
54. The removal of a legislator by voters is —
    A. Impeachment
    B. Recall
    C. Dismissal
    D. Suspension
    Answer: B
55. Voter registration ensures —
    A. Fraud
    B. Taxation
    C. Eligibility
    D. Rigging
    Answer: C
56. An election conducted within a party is —
    A. Primary
    B. By-election
    C. General election
    D. Runoff
    Answer: A
57. The main function of political parties is to —
    A. Collect taxes
    B. Win elections
    C. Punish criminals
    D. Issue passports
    Answer: B
58. A one-party system is found in —
    A. USA
    B. China
    C. Ghana
    D. India
    Answer: B
59. The party that controls government is the —
    A. Minority party
    B. Majority party
    C. Opposition
    D. Youth wing
    Answer: B
60. A second election held when no candidate meets required votes is —
    A. Runoff
    B. Recall
    C. Referendum
    D. Plebiscite
    Answer: A
61. The distribution of government jobs to party supporters is —
    A. Nepotism
    B. Spoils system
    C. Privilege
    D. Bribery
    Answer: B
62. Ballot box snatching is an example of —
    A. Party discipline
    B. Electoral malpractice
    C. Judiciary reform
    D. Campaign strategy
    Answer: B
63. A secret ballot ensures —
    A. Forced voting
    B. Voter privacy
    C. Vote buying
    D. Open rigging
    Answer: B
64. Party defection is when —
    A. A member changes party
    B. A party wins election
    C. A party dissolves
    D. A party is deregistered
    Answer: A
65. The area represented by a legislator is a —
    A. Senate
    B. Constituency
    C. District
    D. Council
    Answer: B
66. An election monitoring group is a —
    A. Pressure group
    B. Political party
    C. Court
    D. Cabinet
    Answer: A
67. The watchdog of government is the —
    A. Army
    B. Police
    C. Media
    D. INEC
    Answer: C
68. Universal adult suffrage allows —
    A. Only chiefs
    B. All adults
    C. Only rich men
    D. Only soldiers
    Answer: B
69. Public policy is formulated by the —
    A. Judiciary
    B. Legislature
    C. Traditional rulers
    D. JAMB
    Answer: B
70. The symbol of authority in the legislature is the —
    A. Constitution
    B. Budget
    C. Mace
    D. Gavel
    Answer: C
71. A party manifesto outlines —
    A. Court laws
    B. Government taxes
    C. Party plans
    D. Trade rules
    Answer: C
72. A caretaker government is formed —
    A. Before a coup
    B. After elections
    C. Before elections
    D. During civil war
    Answer: C
73. The opposition in parliament acts as a —
    A. Rival
    B. Watchdog
    C. Voter
    D. Minister
    Answer: B
74. Democracy emphasizes —
    A. Coercion
    B. Participation
    C. Isolation
    D. Violence
    Answer: B
75. A candidate must present what before contesting?
    A. ID card
    B. Nomination form
    C. Passport
    D. Tax certificate
    Answer: B

SECTION D — PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (76–100)

76. The administrative machinery of government is the —
    A. Legislature
    B. Pressure group
    C. Civil service
    D. Cabinet
    Answer: C
77. A civil servant must be —
    A. Partisan
    B. Neutral
    C. Wealthy
    D. A politician
    Answer: B
78. Promotion in civil service is based on —
    A. Age
    B. Marriage
    C. Merit
    D. Religion
    Answer: C
79. The chief adviser to a minister is the —
    A. Clerk
    B. Chairman
    C. Permanent secretary
    D. Governor
    Answer: C
80. Public corporations exist to provide —
    A. Luxury goods
    B. Mandatory public services
    C. Campaign funds
    D. Free elections
    Answer: B
81. One major defect of public corporations is —
    A. Efficiency
    B. Political interference
    C. Professionalism
    D. Accountability
    Answer: B
82. Local government handles —
    A. National defence
    B. Currency printing
    C. Grassroots development
    D. Space exploration
    Answer: C
83. The economic community formed to promote African trade is —
    A. AU
    B. UN
    C. ECOWAS
    D. OPEC
    Answer: C
84. The headquarters of ECOWAS is in —
    A. Lagos
    B. Accra
    C. Abuja
    D. Monrovia
    Answer: C
85. OPEC regulates —
    A. Coffee prices
    B. Timber export
    C. Oil production
    D. Rice trade
    Answer: C
86. The MDGs were replaced by —
    A. ECOWAS plans
    B. SDGs
    C. AU vision
    D. NEPAD
    Answer: B
87. The AU was formed in —
    A. 1960
    B. 1975
    C. 2001
    D. 1999
    Answer: C
88. UNICEF works mainly for —
    A. Diplomats
    B. Politicians
    C. Children
    D. Lawyers
    Answer: C
89. ECOWAS peacekeeping force is —
    A. NETFORCE
    B. ECOMOG
    C. UNITAF
    D. UNPOL
    Answer: B
90. A country that controls its own affairs is —
    A. Dependent
    B. Colonial
    C. Autonomous
    D. Tribal
    Answer: C
91. Foreign policy is a country’s relationship with —
    A. Itself
    B. Citizens
    C. Other countries
    D. INEC
    Answer: C
92. Nigeria’s major foreign policy focus is —
    A. Europe
    B. Asia
    C. Middle East
    D. Africa
    Answer: D
93. The UN agency for education and culture is —
    A. UNESCO
    B. UNICEF
    C. FAO
    D. WHO
    Answer: A
94. A diplomat officially representing Nigeria abroad is an —
    A. Ambassador
    B. Arbitrator
    C. Contractor
    D. Lawyer
    Answer: A
95. The international court responsible for war crimes is —
    A. ICC
    B. ECOWAS court
    C. Supreme Court
    D. Interpol
    Answer: A
96. NEPAD was formed to —
    A. Promote African development
    B. Regulate elections
    C. Train soldiers
    D. Control the internet
    Answer: A
97. Non-alignment means not joining —
    A. UN
    B. NATO or Warsaw Pact
    C. AU
    D. ECOWAS
    Answer: B
98. A country’s ambassador resides in the —
    A. Foreign city
    B. Embassy
    C. Court
    D. Barracks
    Answer: B
99. Interpol deals with —
    A. International policing
    B. Global health
    C. Oil regulation
    D. Space science
    Answer: A
100. A major factor affecting Nigeria’s foreign policy is —
     A. Clothing
     B. Geography
     C. Weather
     D. Tribal dance
     Answer: B