Systems of Government — JAMB Government Past Questions
Systems of Government is one topic inside the JAMB Government syllabus, and drilling it on its own is usually faster than revising the whole subject again. Below: which JAMB years have examined it, then real Systems of Government questions with worked answers.
When JAMB examined Systems of Government
Systems of Government questions appear in our bank for the JAMB years below. This is taken from the questions themselves, not from a syllabus outline — so if a year is listed, this topic was genuinely examined that year.
A topic that keeps reappearing is a topic JAMB keeps testing. Newer years matter most, because question style drifts.
Try Systems of Government questions
Real Government questions tagged to Systems of Government. The first is worked through completely so you can see how our explanations read — the rest you can attempt now and check inside the app.
The essence of checks and balances is to:
- A A. Enhance the functioning of government and prevent arbitrary use of power
- B B. Ensure that people have their own rights
- C C. Make sure that power is not delegated to other bodies or individuals
- D D. Prevent political parties from putting pressure on government
Answer: A
Checks and balances enhance the functioning of government and prevent the arbitrary use of power.
Presidentialism is a system of government in which:
- A There is elected head of state who exercises actual executive powers
- B The head of state is not the Chief Executive
- C The executive functions are the responsibility of the legislature
- D All members of cabinet must also be members of the legislature
Answer and full explanation are inside the app.
Check the answer______ is not a type of a constitution
- A Written constitution
- B Rigid constitution
- C Open constitution
- D Unitary constitution
Answer and full explanation are inside the app.
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Systems of Government in JAMB Government: common questions
Are Systems of Government questions free?
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Is Systems of Government really examined?
Yes. Systems of Government appears in our bank across 8 JAMB years, taken from the questions themselves rather than a syllabus outline.
Can I practise Systems of Government on its own?
Yes. JambUp lets you filter Government questions to a single topic, so you can drill Systems of Government until it stops costing you marks, then move on to the next weak area.