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 1041:

  A major function of the warrant chiefs was to

  Options:
  A) prevent tribal wars
  B) supervise native courts and markets
  C) stop ritual killings
  D) take charge of local administration.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1042: The most effective way of monitoring public opinion is Options:
  A) by examining the questions asked by journalists
  B) by the frequency of the press releases of pressure groups
  C) by referendum
  D) through opinion poll
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1043: Switzerland is often cited as a classic example of a country with Options:
  A) unitary constitution
  B) quasi unitary constitution
  C) federal constitution
  D) confederal constitution
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1044: 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 1045: In the Igbo political system,the most senior member of the council of elders is the Options:
  A) Okpara
  B) Obi
  C) Eze
  D) Ofo
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1046: The official report of proceeding in parliament is known as the Options:
  A) hansard
  B) diary of events
  C) gazette
  D) summary of proceedings
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1047:

  The judiciary checks the other arms of government through

  Options:
  A) Judicial recall
  B) Judicial precedence
  C) Judicial review
  D) Judicial oversight
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1048:

  Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to

  Options:
  A) Casablanca group
  B) Monrovia group
  C) Casablanca/Brazzavılle group
  D) Brazzaville group
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1049: One of the principal objectives of the OPEC is to Options:
  A) harmonize the oil policies of member countries
  B) discipline erring oil - producing countries
  C) determine oil prices in the international market
  D) Assist non -oil producing developing states
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1050:

  One of the features of rule of law is that an

  Options:
  A) offender is a deterrent
  B) accused is a culprit before trial
  C) accused must receive fair hearing
  D) accused is an offender
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  The correct answer is C .