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 1121: Representative Democracy is best characterized by Options:
  A) free elections and proper register of voters
  B) proper constitutencies and a real choice of candidates
  C) a politically educated electorate
  D) representation only for the poor
  E) rule by the interest groups
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1122: The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to the Options:
  A) Nigerian police
  B) federal government
  C) local government
  D) civil service
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1123:

  The current constitution of Nigeria is based on the model of which country?

  Options:
  A) Germany
  B) United States
  C) France
  D) United Kingdom
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1124: The Lagos Colony and Protectorate was amalgamated with The Protectorate of Southern Nigeria in Options:
  A) 1886
  B) 1893
  C) 1906
  D) 1922
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1125: One of the demerits of the privatization of public corporations in Nigeria is ? Options:
  A) scarcity of goods and services
  B) higher cost of goods and services
  C) creation of unemployment
  D) inefficient service delivery
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1126: The term 'franchise' refers to Options:
  A) French speaking people
  B) property owners
  C) the right to choose representatives to the legislature
  D) the educted electorate
  E) the voting card
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1127: The style of government in the Sokoto caliphate was Options:
  A) democratic
  B) authoritarian
  C) populist
  D) totalitarian
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1128:

  Which of the following is not a source of public opinion?

  Options:
  A) Opinion polls
  B) Academic Journals
  C) Social media
  D) political parties
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1129: The Willink Commission was set up to Options:
  A) solve boundary problems
  B) review revenue allocation formula
  C) examine issues relating to the welfare of groups
  D) draw up a new constitution
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1130:

  Which Nigerian leader played a significant role in mediating peace talks during the Liberian civil war?

  Options:
  A) Olusegun Obasanjo
  B) Muhammadu Buhari
  C) Goodluck Jonathan
  D) Ibrahim Babangida
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  The correct answer is A .