JAMB 2026 Government 100 Proposed Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers
JAMB 2026 Government 100 Proposed Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers
Below are 100 Proposed JAMB 2026 Government Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers, structured according to the UTME Government syllabus (Political Theory, Constitutional Development, Nigerian Government & Politics, Public Administration, Political Parties, International Relations, African & Global Organizations).
Each question has four options (A–D). The correct answer is indicated.
Choose the correct option A–D.
1. Government is primarily concerned with
A. Religion
B. Administration of a state
C. Trade
D. Culture
2. A state must possess
A. Only population
B. Population, territory, government and sovereignty
C. Army and police
D. President and constitution
3. Sovereignty means
A. External trade
B. Supreme legal authority
C. Military strength
D. Political party control
4. The theory that the state originated from force is called
A. Social contract theory
B. Evolutionary theory
C. Force theory
D. Divine theory
5. Thomas Hobbes was a proponent of
A. Marxism
B. Social contract theory
C. Capitalism
D. Communism
6. The rule of law was popularised by
A. A.V. Dicey
B. Karl Marx
C. J.J. Rousseau
D. J.S. Mill
7. Separation of powers was propounded by
A. John Locke
B. Montesquieu
C. Hobbes
D. Plato
8. The legislature is responsible for
A. Law execution
B. Law interpretation
C. Law making
D. Law enforcement
9. The executive arm implements laws in
A. Presidential system only
B. Parliamentary system only
C. All modern governments
D. Military regimes only
10. The judiciary interprets laws to ensure
A. Revenue generation
B. Political campaigns
C. Justice
D. Military control
11. A constitution may be described as
A. Body of customs only
B. Fundamental law of the state
C. Military decree
D. Party manifesto
12. A flexible constitution can be amended by
A. Referendum only
B. Special rigid process
C. Ordinary legislative procedure
D. Court judgment
13. An unwritten constitution operates in
A. USA
B. France
C. UK
D. Nigeria
14. Federalism divides powers between
A. Legislature and judiciary
B. Central and regional governments
C. President and Prime Minister
D. Army and police
15. Nigeria operates a
A. Unitary system
B. Federal system
C. Confederal system
D. Monarchical system
16. A confederation is a union of
A. States with strong central government
B. Independent states with weak centre
C. Military states
D. Political parties
17. Citizenship by birth is also known as
A. Jus soli
B. Jus sanguinis
C. Naturalisation
D. Registration
18. The right to vote is called
A. Franchise
B. Mandate
C. Referendum
D. Plebiscite
19. Universal adult suffrage means
A. Voting by elites only
B. Voting by literate citizens
C. Voting by all adults
D. Voting by men only
20. Pressure groups aim to
A. Form government
B. Influence government policy
C. Contest elections
D. Overthrow government
21. Political parties are primarily formed to
A. Educate voters only
B. Influence government indirectly
C. Capture political power
D. Form pressure groups
JAMB 2026 Government 100 Proposed Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers
22. The head of state in a parliamentary system is usually
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Monarch or ceremonial president
D. Chief Justice
23. Collective responsibility applies in
A. Presidential system
B. Parliamentary system
C. Military regime
D. Monarchy
24. Impeachment is the removal of
A. Judges only
B. Legislators only
C. Executive officials
D. Voters
25. Bicameral legislature means
A. Two executives
B. Two chambers
C. Two constitutions
D. Two courts
26. Nigeria’s National Assembly consists of
A. Senate only
B. House of Representatives only
C. Senate and House of Representatives
D. State Assemblies
27. Delegated legislation is law made by
A. Legislature directly
B. Executive under authority of legislature
C. Judiciary
D. Citizens
28. Judicial review allows courts to
A. Make laws
B. Enforce laws
C. Declare laws unconstitutional
D. Remove legislators
29. Public opinion is shaped largely by
A. Judiciary
B. Mass media
C. Police
D. Armed forces
30. A referendum is
A. Parliamentary vote
B. Public vote on an issue
C. Party meeting
D. Court ruling
31. The civil service is known for
A. Political neutrality
B. Party loyalty
C. Military control
D. Legislative supremacy
32. A coup d’état involves
A. Democratic election
B. Peaceful transition
C. Forceful seizure of power
D. Referendum
33. Democracy is government of the
A. Elite
B. Military
C. People
D. Monarch
34. Capitalism supports
A. State ownership of all property
B. Private ownership of property
C. Communal ownership
D. Military control of economy
35. Socialism advocates
A. Laissez-faire economy
B. Public ownership of key industries
C. Monarchical rule
D. No government
36. Communism was popularised by
A. J.S. Mill
B. Karl Marx
C. Plato
D. Montesquieu
37. A one-party state restricts
A. Elections
B. Political competition
C. Constitution
D. Judiciary
38. The United Nations was established in
A. 1919
B. 1945
C. 1960
D. 1957
39. The headquarters of the United Nations is in
A. Geneva
B. London
C. New York
D. Paris
40. ECOWAS stands for
A. Economic Community of West African States
B. European Community of African States
C. East Coast Organization
D. Economic Council of World States
41. Nigeria gained independence in
A. 1957
B. 1960
C. 1963
D. 1979
42. Nigeria became a republic in
A. 1960
B. 1963
C. 1979
D. 1999
43. The first military coup in Nigeria occurred in
A. 1960
B. 1963
C. 1966
D. 1975
44. The 1999 Constitution established
A. Parliamentary system
B. Unitary system
C. Presidential system
D. Monarchy
45. INEC is responsible for
A. Law enforcement
B. Conducting elections
C. Revenue collection
D. Foreign affairs
46. The Supreme Court is the
A. Lowest court
B. Appeal court
C. Highest court
D. Military tribunal
JAMB 2026 Government 100 Proposed Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers
47. The doctrine of checks and balances prevents
A. Election
B. Abuse of power
C. Constitution
D. Legislature
48. Amnesty International is a
A. Government agency
B. Political party
C. International NGO
D. Military alliance
49. A manifesto contains
A. Court judgments
B. Party policies and programmes
C. Military orders
D. Constitution
50. Good governance includes
A. Corruption
B. Transparency
C. Dictatorship
D. Censorship
ANSWER KEY (1–50)
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JAMB 2026 Government 100 Proposed Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers
51. The pre-colonial political system of the Hausa-Fulani was mainly
A. Acephalous
B. Centralised emirate system
C. Democratic monarchy
D. Republican
52. The Oyo Empire operated a system of
A. Absolute monarchy
B. Constitutional monarchy with checks
C. Military dictatorship
D. Republican democracy
53. The Igbo traditional system was largely
A. Centralised
B. Feudal
C. Acephalous
D. Monarchical
54. Indirect Rule in Nigeria was introduced by
A. Lord Lugard
B. Herbert Macaulay
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Tafawa Balewa
55. The Clifford Constitution of 1922 introduced
A. Federalism
B. Elective principle
C. Republicanism
D. Universal suffrage
56. The Richards Constitution of 1946 aimed to
A. Promote regionalism
B. Abolish traditional rulers
C. Introduce military rule
D. Establish republic
57. The Macpherson Constitution of 1951 is noted for
A. Lack of consultation
B. Wide consultation
C. Military dominance
D. Abolition of regions
58. The Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 established
A. Unitary system
B. Federal system
C. Monarchy
D. Confederal system
59. Nigeria became a federation officially in
A. 1946
B. 1951
C. 1954
D. 1960
60. The first Governor-General of independent Nigeria was
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Obafemi Awolowo
D. Yakubu Gowon
61. The first Executive President of Nigeria was
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Shehu Shagari
C. Olusegun Obasanjo
D. Ibrahim Babangida
62. The Nigerian Civil War lasted from
A. 1966–1969
B. 1967–1970
C. 1965–1968
D. 1970–1973
63. The policy of Reconciliation, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation was introduced by
A. Yakubu Gowon
B. Murtala Mohammed
C. Olusegun Obasanjo
D. Muhammadu Buhari
64. The 1979 Constitution introduced
A. Parliamentary system
B. Presidential system
C. Unitary system
D. Monarchy
65. The Federal Character principle promotes
A. Military balance
B. Ethnic dominance
C. Fair representation
D. Regional secession
66. Revenue allocation in Nigeria is handled mainly by
A. INEC
B. RMAFC
C. EFCC
D. NPC
67. The doctrine of separation of powers ensures
A. Power concentration
B. Power fusion
C. Specialisation of functions
D. Military control
68. Delegated legislation is also known as
A. Primary legislation
B. Executive legislation
C. Judicial review
D. Party manifesto
69. Public corporations are established to
A. Maximise private profit
B. Provide essential services
C. Contest elections
D. Conduct referenda
70. The ombudsman investigates
A. Electoral fraud
B. Military crimes
C. Administrative injustice
D. Party disputes
71. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in
A. 1945
B. 1948
C. 1957
D. 1960
72. Non-alignment means
A. Military alliance
B. Neutrality in power blocs
C. Economic dependency
D. Colonial rule
73. The Cold War involved rivalry between
A. USA and UK
B. USA and USSR
C. China and Japan
D. France and Germany
74. The African Union replaced
A. ECOWAS
B. OAU
C. UN
D. Commonwealth
75. ECOWAS was established in
A. 1960
B. 1963
C. 1975
D. 1985
76. The Commonwealth is mainly composed of
A. French colonies
B. Former British colonies
C. Military states
D. Socialist states
77. Bicameralism at state level in Nigeria exists in
A. All states
B. None
C. Federal level only
D. Local governments
78. Judicial independence is secured mainly by
A. Executive control
B. Security of tenure
C. Political pressure
D. Party loyalty
79. A vote of no confidence is common in
A. Presidential system
B. Parliamentary system
C. Military regime
D. Monarchy
JAMB 2026 Government 100 Proposed Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers
80. Public accountability requires
A. Secrecy
B. Transparency
C. Dictatorship
D. Military rule
81. The principle of collective security is associated with
A. UN
B. NATO
C. ECOWAS
D. AU
82. Sovereignty can be limited by
A. Isolation
B. International agreements
C. Military coup
D. Elections
83. Citizenship by naturalisation requires
A. Birth in country
B. Application and approval
C. Marriage only
D. Voting
84. Political socialisation occurs through
A. Schools
B. Family
C. Media
D. All of the above
85. A pressure group differs from a political party because it
A. Seeks power directly
B. Influences policy without contesting elections
C. Forms government
D. Controls legislature
86. Amnesty is granted to
A. Foreign diplomats
B. Political offenders
C. Judges
D. Voters
87. A unitary system concentrates power at
A. Local level
B. Regional level
C. Central government
D. Judiciary
88. The term franchise refers to
A. Human rights
B. Voting rights
C. Freedom of speech
D. Military rule
89. The primary aim of public administration is
A. Policy formulation only
B. Policy implementation
C. Political campaigning
D. Law making
90. The executive council advises the
A. Legislature
B. Judiciary
C. President or Governor
D. Police
91. The supremacy of the constitution means
A. Executive dominance
B. Constitution is highest law
C. Legislature supremacy
D. Military control
92. A referendum differs from plebiscite because it
A. Is judicial
B. Decides constitutional issues
C. Is military
D. Is illegal
93. Federalism encourages
A. Uniformity
B. Decentralisation
C. Dictatorship
D. Central monopoly
94. The Speaker presides over
A. Senate
B. House of Representatives
C. Supreme Court
D. Executive Council
95. The Senate President presides over
A. Senate
B. House
C. Judiciary
D. Cabinet
96. A cabinet system is prominent in
A. Parliamentary system
B. Military rule
C. Monarchy
D. Unitary dictatorship
97. Political apathy refers to
A. Political violence
B. Lack of political interest
C. Party loyalty
D. Election rigging
98. A constitution that requires special procedure for amendment is
A. Flexible
B. Rigid
C. Unwritten
D. Unitary
99. The main function of the police is
A. Law making
B. Law interpretation
C. Law enforcement
D. Policy formulation
100. Good governance discourages
A. Rule of law
B. Accountability
C. Corruption
D. Transparency
JAMB 2026 Government 100 Proposed Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers
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