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 1111: In a democracy, political power is exercised by Options:
  A) the majority
  B) the literate public
  C) the few wealthy
  D) one person
  E) the monarchy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1112:

  NEPADwas adopted during the OAU summit held in _________

  Options:
  A) Tunis
  B) Lusaka
  C) Cairo
  D) Abuja
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1113: A major feature of the system of government in the Sokoto Caliphate was that Options:
  A) it was based on customs and traditions
  B) it was theocratic
  C) it was democratic
  D) power was effectively decentralized
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1114: Three important concepts associated with a well organized civil service are Options:
  A) meritocracy, neutrality and bureaucracy
  B) general orders. confidentialism and red-tapism
  C) neutrality, anonymity and impartiality
  D) bureaucracy, confidentialism and general orders
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1115:

  After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because .....

  Options:
  A) The Second World War enhanced colonial rule
  B) Colonial rule became less oppressive
  C) Colonial rule was in disarray
  D) The Second World War boosted their morale
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1116: Nigeria's role in ECOMOG is essentially informed by her Options:
  A) desire for peace and stableility
  B) chairmanship of ECOWAS
  C) desire to establish democracy
  D) membersship of ECOWAS
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1117: The atomic bomb tests carried out around the Sahara Desert made Nigeria sever relations with Options:
  A) The United States
  B) France
  C) Germany
  D) Canada
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1118: The Nigeria National Democratic Party (NNDP)of the pre-independence era Options:
  A) dominated the political scene in lagos
  B) was formed to replace the Action Group as the ruling party in the Western Region
  C) had branches all over the country
  D) was warmly supported by traditional rulers
  E) was not opposed to indirect Rule
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1119: During the struggle for Angolan independence Nigeria supported Options:
  A) UNITA
  B) MPLA
  C) FNLA
  D) SWAPO
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1120: Constitutionalism means Options:
  A) promotion of the constitution
  B) respect for the constitution
  C) electoral processes based on the constitution
  D) voting rule and regulations
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  The correct answer is C .