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:

  NEPADwas adopted during the OAU summit held in _________

  Options:
  A) Tunis
  B) Lusaka
  C) Cairo
  D) Abuja
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2: A formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office is ___ ? Options:
  A) by-election
  B) election
  C) bill
  D) public office
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3: A member of the Commonwealth that still recognizes the British monarch as its Head of State is Options:
  A) Singapore
  B) Ghana
  C) India
  D) Australia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4: Pressure groups are important because they Options:
  A) enjoy publicity
  B) manage political crisis for the their members
  C) sponsor candidates for election
  D) represent groups who may otherwise be ignored
  E) are not interested in the welfare of the state
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 5: Proportional representation is recommended because it Options:
  A) favours small parties
  B) is simple to operate
  C) lead's to liberal democracy
  D) preserves the party system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 6: The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by Options:
  A) John Locke
  B) Thomas Hobbes
  C) Jean Bodin
  D) Baron De Montesquieu
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7: A major contentious issue confronting the Nigerian Federalism is Options:
  A) poverty
  B) health care delivery
  C) education
  D) revenue allocation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 8: The general election in Nigeria was held in Options:
  A) 1933
  B) 1955
  C) 1952
  D) 1959
  E) 1964
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9: Constitutionalism means Options:
  A) promotion of the constitution
  B) respect for the constitution
  C) electoral processes based on the constitution
  D) voting rule and regulations
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 10: Which of the following is a feature of democracy? Options:
  A) interdependence of states
  B) state responsibilities to society
  C) power vested in minority parties
  D) popular consultation
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  The correct answer is D .