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 1001:

  The Economic Community of West African States has made progress in the area of ....

  Options:
  A) Increased trade among members
  B) Providing financial aid to members
  C) Political integration of the region
  D) Free movement of persons and right of residence
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1002: A referendum is a device to ensure that Options:
  A) elections are free and fair
  B) legislators vote to resolve contentious issues
  C) decisions are effected with the consent of citizens
  D) bye-elections are held to fill vacant positions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1003: The ECOWAS Tribunal is responsible for Options:
  A) ratifying the international treaties for member states
  B) trying erring member states of ECOWAS
  C) ensuring compliance with global treaties
  D) interpreting ECOWAS treaties
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1004: During the period 1960, Nigeria was governed under the Options:
  A) presidential system of government
  B) Westminster system of government
  C) Confederal system of government
  D) unitary system of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1005: Under Nigeria's Second Republic, the Senate was under the leadership of Options:
  A) J.S. Tarka
  B) Joseph Wayas
  C) Godwin Ume-Ezeoke
  D) John Wash Pam
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1006: Nigeria's relations with African countries are underscored by its policy of Options:
  A) non - alignment
  B) afrocentrism
  C) political diplomacy
  D) peaceful co-existence
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1007: The approval of budgetary and financial matters in the United Nations is the responsibility of the Options:
  A) General Assembly
  B) Security Council
  C) Trusteeship Council
  D) Economic and Social Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1008: The principle of checks and balances empowers the judiciary to Options:
  A) invalidate the actions of the other arms
  B) administer the criminal justice system
  C) abrogate the law
  D) apply the law
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1009: A good democratic constitution should aspire to evolve the following EXCEPT Options:
  A) a judiciary dependent on the executive
  B) a free and fair electoral system
  C) genuine and truly national political parties
  D) the establishment of the principle of accountability for public officers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1010: Attempts to influence legislation by persuading legislators are known a Options:
  A) socialization
  B) gerrymandering
  C) lobbying
  D) electioneering
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  The correct answer is C .