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 991: A one party state is a state where Options:
  A) there are no general elections
  B) the president cannot be opposed
  C) there is complete argreement on issues among party members
  D) the ruling party is the only legal one
  E) all of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 992: Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, each state allowed to elect Options:
  A) two senators
  B) five senators
  C) as many senators as the state can finace
  D) from two to five senators depending on the population of the stae
  E) ten senators
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 993: The first conference of the Non-Aligned Movement was held in Options:
  A) Belgrade
  B) Bandung
  C) Havana
  D) Harare
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 994: The principle of the rule of law stipulates that Options:
  A) only juges interpret the law
  B) law makers are above the law
  C) everyone is equal before the law
  D) lawyers make laws
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 995:

  In which system of government is the executive and legislature fused?

  Options:
  A) Cabinet
  B) Presidential
  C) Unitary
  D) Federal
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 996: The first successful disengagement of the military from politics in Nigeria was carried out by the government of Options:
  A) Abdusalami Abubakar
  B) Murtala/Obasanjo
  C) Buhari/Idiagbon
  D) Ibrahim Babangida
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 997: The exercise of political power involves Options:
  A) winning elections
  B) using the police
  C) deciding cases
  D) allocating values
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 998: To raise funds, local governments can levy Options:
  A) import duties
  B) income taxes
  C) Excise duties
  D) rates
  E) profits tax
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 999: Decree No, 34 of May 1966 is also known as the Options:
  A) State Security Decree
  B) Suspension and Modification Decree
  C) Public Order Decree
  D) Unification Decree
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1000: Citizenship of a state by descent requires that ___________ Options:
  A) one is born and bred in the state
  B) one's mother was born in the state
  C) one's grand parents were citizens of that state
  D) one is domiciled in that state
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  The correct answer is C .