Government Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Government is the study of political institutions, processes, and theories. It examines agencies, political bodies, and the workings of the state.

• Question 1: Which UN organ has primary responsibility for the maintenance of World peace and security? Options:
  A) the general assembly
  B) the secretariat
  C) the international court of justice
  D) the economic and social council
  E) the security council
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2: Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural inbalance in the federation? Options:
  A) increase in revenue allocation
  B) formation of political parties
  C) apointment of minister
  D) creation of states
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3: The Public Complaints Commission is empowered to investigate complaints and Options:
  A) prosecute false complainants
  B) report findings to appropriate authorities for action
  C) reprimand authorities against whom complaints are made
  D) refer complaints to traditional rulers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4: The first country in West Africa to become independent was Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) Guinea Bissau
  C) Ghana
  D) Benin
  E) Republic of Guinea
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 5: Sovereignty is limited by Options:
  A) the criminal code
  B) decrees
  C) the legal system
  D) international law
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 6: A constituency Options:
  A) is the same as a legislature
  B) is part of the campaign process
  C) is an area or district in which the inhabitants can send a representative to parliament
  D) is an important part of every monarchy
  E) consists of party executives and freewheelers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7: Nigeria is not a member of Options:
  A) the OAU
  B) the Security Council of the UN
  C) the African Development Bank
  D) the Commonwealth
  E) the OCAM
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 8:

  The 1976 Local Government Reforms made the Nigerian local govenmentbecome

  Options:
  A) autonomous
  B) the fourth tier of government
  C) 774 in number
  D) recipient of statutory allocations
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 9: The major advantage of secret balloting is that it Options:
  A) allows people to vote freely
  B) ensures the anonymity of the voter
  C) extends the franchise to all adults
  D) is faster than the other systems
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10: The non-British colony which is a member of the Common wealth is Options:
  A) Rwanda
  B) Guinea-Bissau
  C) Mozambique
  D) Eritrea
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  The correct answer is D .