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 1361: The process of law-making by the legislature begins with Options:
  A) initiating a bill
  B) commencing a debate
  C) a public hearing
  D) the first hearing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1362: A major problem of military governments in Nigeria is the Options:
  A) absence of proper accountability
  B) abolition of the post of ombudsman
  C) absence of the rule of law
  D) encouragement of foreign investors
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1363: Privatization and commercialization programmes in Nigeria have Options:
  A) increased public utilities
  B) de-emphasized government ownership
  C) reduced government revenue
  D) encouraged corruption
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1364: Judicial administrations in respect of National Code of Conduct lies with the Options:
  A) Pulic Complaints Commission
  B) Judicial Service Commission
  C) Code of Conduct Bureau
  D) Code of Conduct Tribunal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1365: The organ of the United Nations Organization responsible for the former colonies of defeated world war ll powers is the Options:
  A) General Assembly
  B) Security Council
  C) Economic and Social Council
  D) Trusteeship Council
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1366: The first Nigerian leader to become chairman of the Organization of African Unity was Options:
  A) Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi
  B) Murtala Muhammed
  C) Yakubu Gowon
  D) Tafewa Balewa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1367: The most effective way of monitoring public opinion is Options:
  A) by examining the questions asked by journalists
  B) by the frequency of the press releases of pressure groups
  C) by referendum
  D) through opinion poll
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1368: A Security Council resolution requires the concurrence of Options:
  A) 1 of the 5 permanent members
  B) all of the 5 permanent members
  C) 9 of the 15 council members
  D) 3 of the 5 permanent members
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1369: Military disengagement from politics is always preceded by Options:
  A) the retirement of military personnel
  B) the making of a new constitution
  C) an increase in workers' salaries
  D) the establishment of more universities
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1370: Which of the following aroused and promoted nationalistic feeling among Nigerians? Options:
  A) slave trade, indirect rule and amalgamation
  B) economic exploitation, racial discrimination and political parties
  C) communal riots, news media and religious differences
  D) traditional rulers district officers and governors - general
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  The correct answer is B .