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 of the following was a feature of the government of a British protectorate/ Options:
  A) Legislature Council
  B) Provincial Authority
  C) Executive Council
  D) Native Authority
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2:

  A major function of the warrant chiefs was to

  Options:
  A) prevent tribal wars
  B) supervise native courts and markets
  C) stop ritual killings
  D) take charge of local administration.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3: The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because Options:
  A) the ruling party may lose the election
  B) the winner may not poll an absolute majority
  C) it works against all opposition parties
  D) it is easy to rig
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4:

  What is the primary source of revenue for the local government in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) taxes
  B) grants from foreign countries
  C) oil revenue
  D) Federal government allocations
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 5: Laws made by military government at the state level are called Options:
  A) Edicts
  B) Act
  C) Decrees
  D) Bye-laws
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6:

  One of the duties of the legislature is to_______

  Options:
  A) Exercise oversight
  B) Implement law
  C) Promulgate decrees
  D) Adjudicate disputes
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 7:

  Which of the following was a significant trade commodity in the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin?

  Options:
  A) Ivory
  B) Gold
  C) Rubber
  D) Salt
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 8: The legislative organ of the federal government in the first republic was the Options:
  A) parliament
  B) judiciary
  C) legislative council
  D) national assembly
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9: Nigeria's foreign policy of non-alignment was a reaction to Options:
  A) British imperialism
  B) East-West ideological competition
  C) militarism of ex-colonial powers
  D) Third World poverty
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10: Universal Suffrage means Options:
  A) Adult participation in politics
  B) giving voting right to wemen above the age of 21
  C) property ownership
  D) citizens who understand why they vote
  E) the right of qualified adults to vote
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  The correct answer is E .