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: Elections present the electorate the opportunity to Options:
  A) control government policies
  B) control members of parliament
  C) assess the performances of the previous representatives
  D) choose among candidates
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 122:

  Lobbying is often a strategy adopted by________

  Options:
  A) political parties
  B) public corporations
  C) public authorities
  D) pressure groups
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 123: A major feature whch differentiated the 1963 and 1979 constitutions was that in the former, Options:
  A) ministers were appointed from the national assembly
  B) ministers were appointed from outside the national assembly
  C) the prime minister was elected by the whole country
  D) the national assembly comprised the senate and the house of assembly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 124: Bye laws are made by the _______? Options:
  A) judiciary
  B) legislature
  C) media
  D) executive
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 125: One of the most essential characteristics of the state is Options:
  A) legitimacy
  B) the civil service
  C) the rule of law
  D) sovereignty
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 126: A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known as Options:
  A) Republican
  B) revolutionary
  C) collegial
  D) parliamentary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 127: The three largest political parties in Nigeria between 1951 and 1966 were Options:
  A) Northern People's Congress (NPC), Action Group (AG), Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU)
  B) United National Independent Party (UNIP),National Council of Nigerian Citizens(NCNC) and NPC
  C) NCNC, NPC, and AG
  D) Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), AG NEPU
  E) United Middle Belt Congress (UMBC), NPC and NCNC
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 128: The supreme policy-making organ in the Organization of African Unity is Options:
  A) the Council of ministers
  B) the Assembly of Head of State and government
  C) the general secretariat
  D) the specialised commissions
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 129: What distinguishes a political party from other social institutions is the desire to Options:
  A) influence the international community on local issues
  B) promote the interest of party members
  C) win elections and form a government
  D) influence government policies in certain directions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 130: Public opinion becomes politically relevant when it Options:
  A) criticises people in power
  B) influences the decision of government
  C) aggregates views and interests
  D) is in support of government
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  The correct answer is B .