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: Public corporations are set up to Options:
  A) make profits
  B) compete with the private sector
  C) cater for those businesses that cannot be left entirely to private enterprise
  D) get board appointments for for politicians
  E) enhance the prestige of the government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 92: Under the umbrella of the OAU, Nigeria mediated the dispute between Options:
  A) Tunisia and Morrocco
  B) Zimbabwe and Tanzania
  C) Kenya and Somalia
  D) Ethiopia and Somalia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 93: 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 94: One of the major problems of Nigeria federalism is Options:
  A) imbalance in the structure and sizes of units of federation
  B) pre-colonial administrative structure among the units of federation
  C) lack of revenue to cater for the demands of the federation
  D) inadequate manpower to fill vacancies
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 95:

  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 96: A major influence on the formation of public opinion is Options:
  A) the family
  B) the mass media
  C) public journals
  D) peer groups
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 97: Who among the following served as chairmen of NEC under General Babangida? Options:
  A) Chief Ani and Justice Ovie - Whiskey
  B) Prof Awa and Prof. Nwosu
  C) Prof. Uya and Alh Kurfi
  D) Col Wase and Chief Esua
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 98: The head of the first military government in Nigeria was Options:
  A) General Murtala Muhammed
  B) General Yakubu Gowon
  C) General Johnson Aguiyi- Ironsi
  D) General Olusegun Obasnjo
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 99: The act of transferring autonomous powers to subordinate agencies is Options:
  A) Concentration
  B) Deconcentration
  C) Delegation
  D) Devolution
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 100: The process of learning the norms and values associated with a political system is referred to as political Options:
  A) socialization
  B) indoctrination
  C) culture
  D) participation
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  The correct answer is A .