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 1341:

  The adoption of a federal system of government in Nigeria under colonial rule was necessitated mainly by

  Options:
  A) geographical proximity
  B) administrative convenience
  C) cultural diversity
  D) vast conomic resources
  E) administrative convenience and cultural diversity
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1342: Nationalism in West Africa aimed at Options:
  A) working out an alliance with the colonial regimes
  B) bringing all the educatied elite together
  C) the attainment of political independence from Britain
  D) the attainment of political independence from the colonisers
  E) founding an economic union like ECOWAS
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1343: Nigeria observed the principle of collective responsibility between Options:
  A) 1993 and 1999
  B) 1985 and 1993
  C) 1979 and 1983
  D) 1960 and 1966
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1344: Southern Nigeria was divided into Eastern and Western Provinces for administrative purposes in Options:
  A) 1935
  B) 1937
  C) 1939
  D) 1941
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1345: Which of the following was the LEAST important rationale for Nigerian federalism? Options:
  A) The vastness of the territory and the size of the population
  B) Diverse cultures
  C) Economic benefits
  D) Bicameral legislature
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1346: Pressure groups are really Options:
  A) Nuisances which most governments would like to ignore
  B) people with sinister motives who pretend to serve the public interest
  C) Greedy citizens who pursue purely selfish interests
  D) organized bodies which try to influence legislation or government decisions in their favour
  E) organized bodies that are vulnerable to giant companies who use them to promote their interests
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1347:

  In a parliamentary system, the head of government is usually the

  Options:
  A) Chief Justice
  B) King or Queen
  C) President
  D) Prime minister
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1348: Local Government Reforms were carried out by the Federal Military Government in Options:
  A) 1970
  B) 1976
  C) 1967
  D) 1966
  E) 1979
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1349: An exception to the mandate of the legislature is Options:
  A) enactment of laws
  B) oversight of the executive
  C) representation of the citizenry
  D) conduct of external relations
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1350: The secretary general of the OAU holds office for a renewal period of Options:
  A) four years
  B) five years
  C) six years
  D) three years
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  The correct answer is A .