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 1131: Nigeria became a front line state in the Southern Africa liberation struggle because of her Options:
  A) commitment to end colonialism
  B) influence on African proxy wars
  C) connection with South Africa
  D) anti-apartheid stance
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1132: The Supreme Court, through its interpretations of the constitution, is a Options:
  A) protector of the state
  B) guardian of freedom
  C) preserver of the status quo
  D) participator in the politics of the state
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1133: In which of these organs of the United Nations Organization is veto power exercised by some countries Options:
  A) the world health organisation
  B) the security council
  C) the general assembly
  D) the UN committee against apartheid
  E) the international court of justice
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1134: Unicameralism is a feature of the legislature in Options:
  A) Israel
  B) the United Kingdom
  C) the United States
  D) Ghana
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1135: Under the present local government system in Nigeria, local councils get the bulk their finances from Options:
  A) rates and taxes
  B) state governments
  C) the federal government
  D) self-help schemes
  E) fines and penalties by the courts
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1136: One basic feature of a monarchical form of government is that Options:
  A) succession is through heredity
  B) the ruler has a fixed tenure
  C) seperation of powers is absolute
  D) members of the executive are elected
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1137: The Nigerian Military Government launched the Second National Development Plan in 1970 purposely Options:
  A) to develop all the disadvantaged states
  B) to accelerate the development of the country
  C) for rapid economic and social development of the cuntry after the civil war
  D) to further the cause of a united, strong and self reliant nation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1138: The most remarkable legacy of the 1976 Local Government Reform in Nigeria was the introduction of Options:
  A) the office of sole administrators
  B) caretaker management committees
  C) uniformity in struture and functions
  D) the third tier of government.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1139: Nigeria's high standing in the UN General Assembly is underscored by her Options:
  A) military strenght
  B) successes in UN elective offices
  C) contribution to global peace
  D) financial contributions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1140:

  Government by the wealthy is known as _________

  Options:
  A) Democracy
  B) Plutocracy
  C) Oligarchy
  D) Aristocracy
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  The correct answer is B .