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 1381: Bye-laws are usually made and enforced by Options:
  A) state governments
  B) trade union
  C) local authorities
  D) the Chief Inspector of police
  E) the Senate
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1382: The essence of the United States of America's Constitution is that Options:
  A) it is baesed on the concept that all men are created equal and are endowed with rights
  B) the supreme Court is the most politically powerful breanch of government in the country
  C) it is a peculiarly North American document
  D) it prtects black Americans at all times
  E) it provides checks and balances between the states and federal government
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1383: The Aro age-grade system in Igbo land was Options:
  A) a religious organization
  B) a commercial organization
  C) a political organization
  D) an imperial organization
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1384: The ECOWAS trade liberalization programme excludes trade in Options:
  A) unprocessed goods
  B) Crude oil
  C) traditional crafts
  D) industrial products
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1385: One main advantage of bicameral legislature is that it Options:
  A) is less cumbersome to pass bills
  B) is not easy to manipulate bills
  C) makes for quick deliberation during emergencies
  D) makes passage of bills easy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1386: The main legislative body in Nigeria between 1966 and 1975 was the Options:
  A) Supreme Military Council
  B) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  C) Provisional Ruling Council
  D) National Security Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1387:

  A system of government in which power derives from total control of the instruments of force is called ___________

  Options:
  A) monarchy
  B) oligarchy
  C) capitalism
  D) fascism
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1388:

  When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the _____

  Options:
  A) Queen of England
  B) President
  C) Prime Minister
  D) Governor-General
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1389: Socialism is associated with Options:
  A) Kari Marx
  B) Nicolo Machiavelli
  C) Aristotle
  D) Plato
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1390: The British Government revoked the Charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the ministration of Nigeria in Options:
  A) 1861
  B) 1885
  C) 1900
  D) 1914
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  The correct answer is C .