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: In the presidential system in Nigeria the Chief Executive remains in office for Options:
  A) a period of eight years
  B) a fixed term
  C) as long as he enjoys popular support
  D) two terms
  E) a period of six years
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 992: If the rights of the individual are violated or threatened, where can he go for redress? Options:
  A) the Executive branch of government
  B) the Legislative branch of government
  C) the Local government council
  D) the Judicial branch of government
  E) the Ministry for internal of Home Affairs
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 993: Apart from discussing the draft of the 1979 constitution, what was the major pre- occupation of the constituent assembly in 1978? Options:
  A) revenue allocation
  B) sharia issue
  C) formation of political parties
  D) election of a president
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 994: Under whose regime were Akwa Ibom and Katsina States created? Options:
  A) Gen Murtala Muhammed
  B) Gen Ibrahim Babangida
  C) Gen Sani Abacha
  D) Gen Yakubu Gowon
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 995: Nigeria's voting at the United Nations is guided primarily by Options:
  A) her concern for Africa
  B) her national interests
  C) the cold war
  D) world peace
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 996: The ultimate authority in a state is Options:
  A) sovereignty
  B) power
  C) influence
  D) legitimacy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 997: The tenure of the president of the UN Secretary council is__________ Options:
  A) one month
  B) six month
  C) two years
  D) one year
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 998: Tubman Goldie was famous for the Options:
  A) suppression of local rulers
  B) merger British companies into the United Africa Company
  C) Akassa Raid
  D) treaty of friendship and the race to Nikk
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 999:

  The principle that determines the pattern of interaction of a country in international politics is known as____________

  Options:
  A) foreign policy
  B) international trade
  C) alignment policy
  D) international relations
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1000: The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of Options:
  A) a common currency
  B) commitment by members
  C) uniform ideology
  D) a common customs union
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  The correct answer is A .