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: Representative Democracy is best characterized by Options:
  A) free elections and proper register of voters
  B) proper constitutencies and a real choice of candidates
  C) a politically educated electorate
  D) representation only for the poor
  E) rule by the interest groups
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2: The main function of the federal character commission in Nigeria is Options:
  A) settling disputes among societies
  B) providing free social services to the citizens
  C) ensuring fair representation of all states in the public service
  D) reviewing unfair admistrative decisions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3: At the formation of the OAU, Nigeria belonged to the Options:
  A) Monrovia Group
  B) Casablanca Group
  C) Lagos Group
  D) Brazzaville Group
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  Which of the following is a limitation of pressure groups?

  Options:
  A) They only represent the interests of the wealthy.
  B) They have no influence on the government policies
  C) They may prioritize their own interests over the public interest
  D) They often resort to violent tactics
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 5: A country is said to operate an unwritten constitution if the Options:
  A) constitution is not contained in a single document
  B) constitution cannot be written down
  C) existing constitution can be suspended at will
  D) country is not having a printed constitution
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6: The first Governor General of Nigeria was Options:
  A) Lord Lugard
  B) Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
  C) Sir James Robertson
  D) the late Major Genery Aguiyi Irosi
  E) the Oni of ife
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 7: The sovereignty of a state is determined by Options:
  A) economic and legal aspects
  B) social and political aspects
  C) political and legal aspects
  D) economic and political aspects
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 8: The appointment and dissolution of the board of directors of the public corporation fall under _______? Options:
  A) ministerial control
  B) legislative control
  C) political control
  D) judicial control
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 9: In a federal state, power is shared Options:
  A) between the central government and the local authorities
  B) among the states of the federation
  C) among the major regions of the country
  D) between the central government and other co-ordinate units
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 10: Franchise means Options:
  A) resident aliens can vote
  B) french people can vote
  C) right to vote
  D) executive order
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  The correct answer is C .