If you have applied for the NABTEB examination and chosen Government as one of your subjects, you will be glad to know that NABTEB has officially released the syllabus for all subjects, including Government. The NABTEB Syllabus for Government is designed to help you cover all the important topics that will appear in your exam, making your preparation more focused and effective.
If you have already started preparing for the examination, it’s important to download the NABTEB Government syllabus and use it as your study guide.
In this article, you will find detailed information on the examination structure, the full breakdown of the NABTEB Syllabus for Government, and the recommended textbooks. Make sure to read on carefully to get everything you need for a successful exam preparation.
Examination Structure
Paper I: Objective Test
- 50 multiple-choice questions.
- Duration: 1 hour.
- Marks: 40.
- Covers all syllabus topics broadly.
Paper II: Essay and Structured Questions
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Marks: 60.
- Requires detailed answers, explanations, and examples.
NABTEB Syllabus For Government
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| The Meaning of Government & Politics | – Nature of government – Definitions of key terms: Government, Politics, Sovereignty, Nation, Nation-State – Differences between Government and Politics – Social nature of politics – Conflict and resolution – The relationship between politics and other social sciences |
| Basic Governmental Concepts | – Identification of State, Nation, Nationality, Citizenship – Fundamental Human Rights – Power, Influence, and Authority |
| The Concept of Politics & Political Thoughts | – Philosophies and theories of Aristotle, Karl Marx, Benito Mussolini, Baron de Montesquieu |
| The Concept of Constitution and Constitutionalism | – Meaning and definition – Types of constitutions – Constitutionalism and its importance |
| The Organs of Government | – The Legislature – The Executive – The Judiciary – Functions and relationships among these organs |
| Political Parties and Pressure Groups | – Meaning and functions of political parties – Types of political parties – Meaning and role of pressure groups – Examples of pressure groups |
| Elections and Electoral Process | – Meaning and importance of elections – Types of elections – Electoral systems and processes – Challenges in the electoral process |
| Citizenship and Human Rights | – Rights and responsibilities of citizens – Fundamental human rights – Enforcement of human rights – Challenges of human rights in Nigeria |
| International Relations | – Meaning and scope of international relations – Diplomacy and its types – International organizations and their roles – Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives – Issues in international relations |
Recommended NABTEB Government Textbooks
- Adu Boahen, Ghana – Evolution and Change in the 19th and 20th Centuries
- Shillington K. – Ghana and the Rawlings Factor
- A. Hodgkin T. – African Political Parties
- Garbrah H. K. – Foreign Policies of Major Countries (Subject Publications, New Delhi)
- Addae P. G. – Senior Secondary School Government Books 1 & 2
- Nofiu S. O. A. – A – ONE in Government
- Echiefu S. M. – Modern Government
- Appadorai A. – The Substance of Politics
- Price J. H. – Political Institutions in West Africa
- Leeds C. A. – Political Studies
- Amoa G. Y. – Groundwork of Government in West Africa
- Dare and Oyewole – A Textbook of Government for Senior Secondary School
- Oyediran and Co. – Government for Senior Secondary School
- Francis Adigwe – Essentials of Government
- Dennis Austin – Politics in Ghana 1946–1960
- Prah Isaac – Government for Senior Secondary School
If you chose Government as one of your subjects, it’s very important that you study all the topics listed in the syllabus carefully. Your exam questions will come directly from these areas, so don’t skip any section. Make sure you use the recommended textbooks and past questions to guide your revision, and this will help you understand the question patterns and prepare more effectively.
If you have any questions or need clarification on any topic, just drop them in the comments below, and we will respond as soon as possible. Please share this post with other candidates who might need it. If you want the syllabus for other NABTEB subjects, check out our page.
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