Electoral Commissions - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

In a democratic system _______

A. Majority Vote
B. Legal sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
C. Electoral college is always necessary
D. Minority vote but majority rule

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

Under the 1979 constitution of Nigeria, each State was allowed to elect________

A. Three senators
B. From two to five senators depending on the population
C. Five senators
D. As many senators as the state could finance.

Question 3:

• JAMB 1980

Under the regulations for the conduct of the 1979 elections in Nigeria a candidate could be declared ineligible if

A. He did not pay his tax as and when due
B. He did not pay his tax annually
C. He did not pay his Federal Tax
D. He did not pay his State Tax
E. None of the above

Question 4:

• JAMB 2000

Which of the following electoral bodies in Nigeria conducted elections from 1979 to 1983?

A. National Electoral Commission
B. Independent Electoral Commission
C. Federal Electoral Commission
D. National Electoral Commission of Nigeria

Question 5:

• JAMB 2001

The Independent National Electoral Commission has the power to prepare and maintain the register of

A. Political parties
B. Constituencies
C. Voters
D. Electoral candidates.