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 101: In the pre-colonial Hausa political system, the Madawaki performed the function of Options:
  A) Minister of interior
  B) Minister of works
  C) Minister of education
  D) Minister of defense
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 102: The major advantage of the secret ballot is that Options:
  A) it is faster than other systems
  B) nobody can be prevented from voying
  C) it ensures the anonymity of each voter
  D) losers can ask for another secret vote
  E) it extends the franchise to all adults
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 103:

  One of these isa major problem of the Nigerian civil service

  Options:
  A) inadequate personnel
  B) political influence
  C) corruption
  D) lack of effective leadership
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 104: Which of the following undermines the independence of the judiciary? Options:
  A) the confirmation of the appointment of the chief justice by the legislature
  B) widespread use of tribunals
  C) payment of the salaries of judicial officers by government
  D) making the minister of justice the attorney - general
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 105: The organ that is responsible for the interpretation of law is known as _____? Options:
  A) Judiciary
  B) Executive
  C) Legislature
  D) President
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 106: The geographical entity in which the traditional ruler was both the religious and political head was the Options:
  A) Tiv society
  B) Efik kingdom
  C) Jukun kingdom
  D) Sokoto Caliphate
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 107: The Public Service Commission (Nigeria) is responsible for the appointment of all Options:
  A) judges of the High Court
  B) officials of public corporations
  C) civil servants
  D) military personnel
  E) university teachers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 108: The process of depriving person of the right of voting is called Options:
  A) Enfranchisement
  B) Disqualification
  C) Dismissal
  D) Prohibition
  E) Disenfranchisement
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 109:

  The federal judge under the 1963 constitution could be removed by the______

  Options:
  A) 2/3 majority of the National Assembly
  B) Federal Judicial Service Commission
  C) Nigerian Judicial Council
  D) Executive president
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 110: Citizenship refers to the Options:
  A) legal status of a member of a state
  B) indigenous member of a state
  C) highest position in a state
  D) social status of a person in a state
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  The correct answer is A .