JAMB Government practice questions
Five free Government questions with answers and explanations. The UTME Government paper has 40 questions. Practise the full paper in a timed CBT on your phone.
Try five Government questions
Question 1. The theory of separation of powers is most associated with
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B: Baron de Montesquieu. Montesquieu set out the separation of legislative, executive and judicial powers in The Spirit of the Laws (1748).
Question 2. The federal legislature in Nigeria is called the
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B: National Assembly. The National Assembly is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Question 3. Nigeria became independent on
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A: 1 October 1960. Nigeria gained independence from Britain on 1 October 1960 and became a republic in 1963.
Question 4. The concept of the rule of law is most associated with
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A: A. V. Dicey. A. V. Dicey set out the rule of law in his writing on the English constitution (1885).
Question 5. How many states are there in Nigeria?
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B: 36. Nigeria has 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
What the Government paper covers
- Basic concepts: power, authority, democracy, rule of law
- Organs of government and separation of powers
- Constitutional development in Nigeria
- Political parties, elections and public administration
- International relations and organisations
These are the main areas. JAMB publishes the full syllabus for each subject, so use it as your checklist.
Practise the rest in a timed CBT
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Government questions people ask
How many questions are in the JAMB Government paper?
40 questions.
Is Government compulsory in JAMB?
Only if your course asks for it. Use of English is compulsory; the other three subjects depend on the course you apply for, so check its requirements in JAMB's brochure.
Are these real JAMB questions?
No. The five questions on this page were written for practice. The Etest JAMB CBT app has past questions with explanations.
Is this official JAMB material?
No. Etest JAMB CBT is an independent practice app and is not linked to JAMB.