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 1241:

  In the First Republic, Nigeria was very reluctant to have meaningful interaction with ________

  Options:
  A) Italy
  B) the Soviet Union
  C) the United States of America
  D) Germany
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1242: Public opinion is important because it Options:
  A) tells government what action it must take
  B) let government know what the people want
  C) allows the police to determine trouble makers
  D) protects minorities
  E) guarantees a free press
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1243: During the 1957 constitutional conference the Willink Commission was set up to Options:
  A) Recommend a date for independence
  B) suggest an equitable revenue allocation formula
  C) create new regions in Nigeria
  D) recommend solutions to the problem of the minorities
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1244: Early nationalist activities manifested in the form of _____? Options:
  A) discrimination
  B) resistance
  C) participation
  D) disagreement
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1245:

  A set of internalized norms which guides political action is called ________

  Options:
  A) power
  B) value
  C) law
  D) symbol
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1246: The official report of proceeding in parliament is known as the Options:
  A) hansard
  B) diary of events
  C) gazette
  D) summary of proceedings
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1247: The main function of public opinion is to Options:
  A) change the policy of government
  B) provide direction for public policy
  C) support the policy of government
  D) indoctrinate the people
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1248: Law making under military regimes is done through Options:
  A) delegated legislation
  B) administrative enactments
  C) the promulgation of decrees
  D) the ministry of justice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1249: The main reason for the poor performance of the Public Complaints Commission in Nigeria is that Options:
  A) its activities are interfered with
  B) it lacks the power to prosecute offenders
  C) it lacks adequate funds to play its roles
  D) people have not been lodging complaints
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1250:

  A cabinet re-shuffle takes place......

  Options:
  A) only when a motion of no confidence is passed
  B) when dissolution is held
  C) when prorogation and collective responsibility have their way
  D) when the shadow cabinet fails in its effectiveness
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  The correct answer is B .