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 1171: The dominant idea behind the establishment of the Organization of African Unity is Options:
  A) that Africa must unite
  B) to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done
  C) to provide a framework and opportunities for co-operation on common African problems
  D) to promote economic development of Africa
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1172: An example of a public corporation in Nigeria is Options:
  A) National Universities Commission
  B) Nigerian Television Authority
  C) National Population Commission
  D) Firts Bank Of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1173:

  One argument against a multi-party system is the _______

  Options:
  A) Inability to attract foreign assistance
  B) High cost of conducting elections
  C) Banning of interest groups
  D) Encouragement of opposition and instability
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1174: The doctrine of separation of power is associated with Options:
  A) Montesquieu
  B) Locke
  C) Marx
  D) Hobbes
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1175: Political power is naked force when it is exercised without Options:
  A) set objectives
  B) state apparatus
  C) governmental legitimacy
  D) soverignty
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1176: One of the general tenets of fascists doctrine is that a leader is Options:
  A) supreme relative to the constitution
  B) surbodinate to the laws of the state
  C) weak relative to the constitution
  D) surbodinate to the norms of the society
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1177: The principle of checks and balances is necessary because it Options:
  A) prevents governments from becoming dictatorial
  B) prevents the Executive from functioning
  C) makes the Executive stronger than the other organs
  D) makes the three organs hate each other
  E) leaves each organ of government independent of the Judiciary
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1178:

  The concept of delegated legislation is often criticised for all but one of the following reasons?

  Options:
  A) it may lead to abuse of the powers
  B) for reasons of sheer ignorance on legislative substance and procedure
  C) for reasons of expertise rule making on specific subject matters
  D) it is a clear violation of the separation of powers concept
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1179: Before colonial rule, Yoruba traditional rulers were appointed by Options:
  A) the people acting through their representatives
  B) the Ogboni
  C) Ifa (oracle)priests
  D) Odudwa
  E) Kingmakers
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1180: The idea of making the civil service permanent, neutral and anonymous is to Options:
  A) enhance efficiency in administration
  B) ensure loyalty and support
  C) prevent opposition to government
  D) make civil servants a founctional elite.
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  The correct answer is A .