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 121: The commission established to handle the electoral activities in the Second Republic of Nigeria was Options:
  A) FEDECO
  B) NEC
  C) INEC
  D) NECON
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 122: Which of the following is NOT a statutory function of an embassy? Options:
  A) issuance of visas
  B) collection of information
  C) espionage
  D) welfare of her citizens
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 123: Ceremonial and executive powers are fused in the Options:
  A) parliamentary system of government
  B) presidential system of government
  C) federal system of government
  D) unitary system of government
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 124: Under the 1979 Nigeria Constitution, the supreme court judges were appointed by the Options:
  A) Judicial Services Commission
  B) President
  C) Honourable Chief Justice
  D) Senate
  E) National Assembly
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 125: A characteristic of most pre - colonial governments in Nigeria is that they Options:
  A) had no defined functions
  B) performed only executive functions
  C) had no clear separation of powers
  D) observed independence of the judiciary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 126: Nigerian Judiciary is headed by Options:
  A) Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
  B) Solicitor-General of the Federation
  C) Chief Justice of the Federation
  D) President, Court of Appeal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 127: A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it Options:
  A) emphasizes political differences
  B) makes accountability difficult
  C) negates freedom of association
  D) delays decision-making.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 128: An electoral district for a local government election is a Options:
  A) Constituency
  B) Local government area
  C) polling booth
  D) Ward
  E) Market
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 129: 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 130: Former colonies of hatam belong to the association known as the Options:
  A) European union
  B) Commonwealth
  C) OECD
  D) NATO
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  The correct answer is B .