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 1031: The adoption of non-alignment as a principle of Nigeria's foreign policy was aimed at Options:
  A) promoting Nigeria's leadership aspiration in Africa
  B) attaining equal status with the world powers
  C) fulfilling a basic requirement for acceptance in the UN Security Council
  D) insulating Nigeria against having to take side in the Cold War
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1032:

  Which of these is not a major characteristic of the rule of law?

  Options:
  A) Judicial independence
  B) Separation of powers
  C) Equality before the law
  D) Supremacy of the law
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1033: The study of government essentially facilitates the understanding of the Options:
  A) functioning of the entire social formation
  B) organization of the executive arm of government
  C) governance of human societies
  D) observance of fundamental human rights
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1034: When we talk about the constitution of any given country we mean Options:
  A) the general body of rules and principles controlling the distribution of governmental power
  B) a guide book containing the functions of trade union movernments
  C) a document embodying rules and principle regulating the exercise of government power
  D) a document defining the relations between the rulers and ruled
  E) A,C and D
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1035:

  The Premier of Western Region immediately after independence was _________

  Options:
  A) Chief Obafemi Awolowo
  B) Chief Ladoke Akintola
  C) DR. M. A. Majekodunmi
  D) Ahaji D. S. Adegbenro
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1036: The major objective of pressure group is to Options:
  A) change government
  B) form government
  C) influence government
  D) fund government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1037: The right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called Options:
  A) economic right
  B) civil right
  C) political right
  D) social right
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1038:

  In the proportional representationelectoral system, seats in the legislature are allocated based on

  Options:
  A) primary elections
  B) political party membership
  C) the percentage of votes a party receives
  D) A winner-takes-all system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1039: A system of voting in which the voters are asked a yes' or 'no' question on a major issue is called Options:
  A) first past the post
  B) a referendum
  C) an absolute majority
  D) an indirect election
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1040:

  which pre-colonial Nigerian Kingdom was known for its artistic and cultural achievement?

  Options:
  A) Nupe
  B) Igbo
  C) Kanem-Bornu
  D) Benin
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  The correct answer is D .