JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 8

36.

The term 'lobbying' refers to

A.

campaigning for political office

B.

advocating for social justice

C.

organizing grassroots movements

D.

seeking to influence government decisions

Correct answer is D

The term 'lobbying' refers to the act of seeking to influence government decisions. This is typically done by pressure groups who try to persuade government officials to make decisions that favor their cause.

37.

The Nigerian constitution guarantees freedom of speech under which fundamental right?

A.

Right to freedom of thought

B.

Right to privacy

C.

Right to freedom of expression

D.

Right to life

Correct answer is C

The Nigerian constitution guarantees freedom of speech under the Right to freedom of expression. This right allows individuals to express their thoughts, ideas, and opinions without fear of government restraint.

38.

Nigeria's foreign policy is guided by the principle of

A.

military dominance

B.

economic self-sufficiency

C.

national interest

D.

territorial expansion

Correct answer is C

Nigeria's foreign policy is guided by the principle of national interest. This means that the country's foreign relations and actions are primarily based on what is beneficial or of interest to the nation. This could be in terms of economic, political, security, or other national considerations.

39.

Which pre-colonial Nigerian Kingdom was known for its artistic and cultural achievement?

A.

Nupe

B.

Igbo

C.

Kanem-Bornu

D.

Benin

Correct answer is D

The Benin Kingdom, in pre-colonial Nigeria, was known for its artistic and cultural achievements. The kingdom was renowned for its brass sculptures, its ivory carvings, and its palace architecture. The Benin Kingdom's art was so highly valued that it influenced the development of modern Western art.

40.

Jus Sanguinis is a principle that grants citizenship based on

A.

parental citizenship

B.

place of birth

C.

ethnic background

D.

length of residency

Correct answer is A

Jus Sanguinis is a principle of nationality law by which citizenship is determined or acquired by the nationality or ethnicity of one or both parents. This contrasts with jus soli, which is a principle by which citizenship is determined by place of birth.