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 1021: The Nigerian federalism is a Options:
  A) four-tier system
  B) three-tier system
  C) two-tier system
  D) one-tier system
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1022: The highest organ of the state during the Babangida Regime was the Options:
  A) Provisional Ruling Council
  B) Supreme Military Council
  C) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  D) Federal Executive Council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1023: The process of taking part in political and public affairs can be termed political Options:
  A) participation
  B) socialization
  C) recognition
  D) culture
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1024: Indirect legislation can be achieved by Options:
  A) judicial interpretation and precedent
  B) passing of bills and making of decrees
  C) passing a private member's bill
  D) the two legislative chambers considering a bill
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1025: Government is different from other political organizations because Options:
  A) it has legitimate power over citizens
  B) its officials have fixed terms of office
  C) it can punish those who violate its rules
  D) it is made up of elected officials
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1026: An unwritten constitution is one which Options:
  A) embodies only tradition and customs
  B) relies on the memories of elders and priests
  C) codifies the basic laws in one document
  D) embodies the basic laws in more than one document
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1027: The Lagos Treaty of May 28th 1975 led to the formation of the Options:
  A) African Economic Summit
  B) Lagos Plan Of Action
  C) Economic Community of West African States
  D) Economic Commision for Africa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1028: Rhodesia was the former name of Options:
  A) Zimbabwe
  B) Swaziland
  C) Zambia
  D) Namibia
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1029: The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates of Nigeria was in Options:
  A) 1914
  B) 1922
  C) 1951
  D) 1953
  E) 1960
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1030: In a unitary system of government Options:
  A) political power is dffused
  B) there is a high degree of centralization
  C) there is no separation of powers
  D) parliament is very weak
  E) legislative powers cannot be delegated to local councils
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  The correct answer is B .