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 91: When we talk about the constitution of any given country we mean Options:
  A) the general body of rules and principles controlling the distribution of governmental power
  B) a guide book containing the functions of trade union movernments
  C) a document embodying rules and principle regulating the exercise of government power
  D) a document defining the relations between the rulers and ruled
  E) A,C and D
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 92: In 1966 the military intervened in Nigerian politics because Options:
  A) the conutry was not operating a presidential system of government
  B) the number of legislators was too large
  C) crude oil had been discovered in the country
  D) there was a high level of corruption in the country
  E) the political processes had broken down
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 93: The Convention People's party was a popular political party in Options:
  A) Sierra Leone
  B) Senegal
  C) Ivory Coast
  D) Ghana
  E) Nigeria
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 94: An economic system that encourages even distribution of wealth in the society is Options:
  A) liberalism
  B) socialism
  C) mercantilism
  D) capitalism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 95:

  The highest court in Nigeria before 1963 was the _________

  Options:
  A) Supreme Court
  B) High Court
  C) Judicial Committees of the Privy Council
  D) Court of Appeal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 96:

  An electoral systemin whichthe winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an

  Options:
  A) plurality system
  B) proportional representation
  C) an absolute majority
  D) electoral oblıgation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 97: Which of the following ethnic groups had centralized administration in pre-colonial Nigeria? Options:
  A) lbibio
  B) Ijaw
  C) Tiv
  D) Hausa
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 98: OPEC has strong influence with the Options:
  A) EU
  B) ADB
  C) AU
  D) IMF
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 99: A cabinet system of government is practised in Options:
  A) the USSR
  B) the USA
  C) the People's Republic of China
  D) the United Kingdom
  E) North Korea
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 100: 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 .