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: One of the factors that led to the decline of feudalism is Options:
  A) opposition to the system by the wealthy
  B) industrialization
  C) opposition
  D) the discovery of new lands
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 92: Bye laws are made by the _______? Options:
  A) judiciary
  B) legislature
  C) media
  D) executive
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 93: The first Nigerian constitution to provide for the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy was the Options:
  A) 1979 Constitution
  B) 1989 Constitution
  C) 1999 Constitution
  D) 1960 Constitution
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 94: A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared to that of General Yakubu Gowon was the Options:
  A) inclusion of civilians as members
  B) exculsion of military governors from the council
  C) inclusion of the chief justice as a member
  D) exclusion of the Inspector General of Plice from the council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 95: One major determinant of Nigeria's foreign policy is Options:
  A) external influences
  B) commitment to world peace
  C) cooperation among African States
  D) non-alignmenty in world affairs
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 96: The secretary general of the OAU holds office for a renewal period of Options:
  A) four years
  B) five years
  C) six years
  D) three years
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 97: The three largest political parties in Nigeria between 1951 and 1966 were Options:
  A) Northern People's Congress (NPC), Action Group (AG), Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU)
  B) United National Independent Party (UNIP),National Council of Nigerian Citizens(NCNC) and NPC
  C) NCNC, NPC, and AG
  D) Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), AG NEPU
  E) United Middle Belt Congress (UMBC), NPC and NCNC
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 98: Under the emirate system,legislative functions were performed by the Options:
  A) Khadi
  B) Ulama
  C) Hakimi
  D) Emir
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 99:

  Nigeria is rated in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries as the

  Options:
  A) seventh largest oil producer
  B) sixth largest oil producer
  C) third largest oil producer
  D) fifth largest oil producer
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 100: Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of Options:
  A) Olusegun Obasanjo
  B) Murtala Muhammed
  C) Yakubu Gowon
  D) Ibrahim Babangida
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  The correct answer is C .