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JAMB UTME Government 2003 past questions and answers

This 2003 JAMB UTME Government set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2003 set with instant marking.

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1. In political analysis, authority differs from mere power because authority is
  1. the ability to compel obedience through force alone
  2. the possession of wealth by political office holders
  3. a socially accepted right to issue commands
  4. the control of public resources by a pressure group

Answer: C. a socially accepted right to issue commands

Authority is power regarded by those subject to it as rightful or legitimate.

2. A major way in which the family contributes to political socialization is by
  1. transmitting attitudes and values about political life to children
  2. appointing members of the national cabinet
  3. conducting the official count of votes
  4. interpreting the constitution in court

Answer: A. transmitting attitudes and values about political life to children

Family members are an early influence on the political beliefs and attitudes acquired by children.

3. Political recruitment is the process through which a political system
  1. allocates public revenue among ministries
  2. settles disputes between private citizens
  3. registers births and deaths throughout the country
  4. selects and prepares people for political roles and offices

Answer: D. selects and prepares people for political roles and offices

Political recruitment brings individuals into positions and roles within the political system.

4. A community that obeys a leader because it believes in the leader's exceptional personal qualities is responding mainly to
  1. legal-rational authority
  2. charismatic authority
  3. traditional authority
  4. bureaucratic authority

Answer: B. charismatic authority

Charismatic authority rests on followers' belief in a leader's extraordinary personal qualities.

5. The principle that public officials and private citizens are subject to the ordinary law of the land expresses
  1. equality before the law
  2. collective responsibility
  3. parliamentary privilege
  4. executive supremacy

Answer: A. equality before the law

Equality before the law requires that officials and citizens alike are governed by the law.

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