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 foremost nationalist leaders in pre- independent Nigeria were Options:
  A) Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Shehu Shagari
  B) Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe/ Obafemi Awolowo and Ahmadu Bello
  C) Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo and Muhammadu Ribadu
  D) Alvan Ikoku, Samuel Akintola, Herber Macaulay and Ahmadu Bello
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1342: The most remarkable thing about post-independence political development in the Gambia is Options:
  A) that the country has been swallowed up by the much bigger country of Senegal
  B) the relatively untarnished reputation of sir Dauda Jawara
  C) that without reliance on overwhelming force, the government has remained in power and tolerated opposition
  D) the uniquely robust economy which the government has succeeded in establishing for the country and distributed fairly among its people
  E) the existence of opposition parties
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1343: Nationalist agitation began in Nigeria with the Options:
  A) annexation of Lagos in 1861
  B) formation of West African Youth League
  C) Lagos protest against war rate in 1908
  D) introduction of indirect rules
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1344: The main function of the judiciary is to Options:
  A) serve as the watch-dog of the executive
  B) enact laws
  C) execute the laws of the land
  D) interpret the laws
  E) protect the interest of accused persons
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1345: Authority refers to the Options:
  A) might to secure compliance from others within a given social setting
  B) power to exerice might over others behaviour
  C) mandate to exercise power over others
  D) Ability to compel others to act in a particular way
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1346: Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, each state allowed to elect Options:
  A) two senators
  B) five senators
  C) as many senators as the state can finace
  D) from two to five senators depending on the population of the stae
  E) ten senators
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1347: Southern Nigeria was divided into Eastern and Western Provinces for administrative purpose in Options:
  A) 1935
  B) 1937
  C) 1939
  D) 1941
  E) 1945
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1348: The head of Nigeria's foreign mission in a Commonwealth nation is known as Options:
  A) high commissioner
  B) ambassador
  C) charge d'affairs
  D) attache
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1349: In parliament, the most extensive amendment to a bill takes place at the Options:
  A) first reading
  B) committee stage
  C) second reading
  D) final stage
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1350: A crucial requirement for the successful conduct of elections is Options:
  A) an independent electoral commission
  B) the existence of organized political parties
  C) a highly mobilized electorate
  D) the adequate funding of political parties
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  The correct answer is A .