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JAMB Government has 40 questions to be answered in 60 minutes (Use of English has 60 questions).

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About JAMB Government 2016

JAMB Government tests political theory, Nigerian constitutional history, comparative government, and international relations. It is compulsory for Law, Political Science, and Public Administration candidates.

Key topics covered:

Nigerian Constitution
Arms of Government
Political Parties
Federalism
Foreign Policy
International Organisations

Study Tips for JAMB Government

1Know the three arms of government (executive, legislature, judiciary) and their specific powers under Nigeria's 1999 Constitution.
2Study the evolution of Nigerian constitutions: Richards (1946), Macpherson (1951), Lyttleton (1954), and the 1999 Constitution.
3Understand key concepts deeply: federalism, separation of powers, rule of law, and fundamental human rights.
4Distinguish clearly between different systems of government: democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, and theocracy.

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