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: The African country that was not colonized is ______? Options:
  A) Sudana
  B) Botswana
  C) Gambia
  D) Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2: The basic element of the United State Constitution is that Options:
  A) it presupposes and relies upon the existence of a highly educated and very articulate electorated
  B) Presidents like Richard Nixon cannot get away with gross abuse of power
  C) it guarantees the enjoyment of equal rights and protection by every citizen
  D) murderers who are found guilty by law courts are executed on electric chairs
  E) it embodies the concept of separation of powers
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 3:

  Which political party was known for its socialist ideology and populist policies in the 1980s?

  Options:
  A) People's Redemption party
  B) All Nigeria's People's Party
  C) National Party of Nigeria
  D) Nigerian National Democratic Party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4: The Igbo political system was based on Options:
  A) age grades
  B) family ties
  C) Umunna
  D) Umuada
  E) B and C
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 5:

  In the proportional representationelectoral system, seats in the legislature are allocated based on

  Options:
  A) primary elections
  B) political party membership
  C) the percentage of votes a party receives
  D) A winner-takes-all system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 6: Members of a parliament are required to report the proceedings of the house to their Options:
  A) constituencies
  B) local government chairmen
  C) traditional rulers
  D) political parties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 7: Division of responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any branches from exercising the core functions of another is _______? Options:
  A) fusion of power
  B) parliamentary system
  C) aristocracy
  D) separation of powers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 8: Bicameralism refers to Options:
  A) a one chamber legislature
  B) the process of voting in the legislature
  C) the upper chamber in a legislature
  D) a two chamber legislature
  E) legislatures in all sovereign states
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9: Who was appointed by the federal government of Nigeria as the administrator of Western Region in 1962? Options:
  A) Dr MA Majekodunmi
  B) Chief Odeleye Fadahunsi
  C) Chief S.L Akintola
  D) Chief Remi Fani Kayode
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 10:

  The process of selecting candidates to represent a political party in elections is known as

  Options:
  A) campaigning
  B) primaries
  C) electioneering
  D) lobbying
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  The correct answer is B .