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 1391: The sovereignty of a state is determined by Options:
  A) economic and legal aspects
  B) social and political aspects
  C) political and legal aspects
  D) economic and political aspects
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1392:

  On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?

  Options:
  A) Alliance for Democracy
  B) Action Congress
  C) All People's party
  D) People's Democratic Party
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1393: A principal defect of the Commonwealth is Options:
  A) lack of commitment among member states
  B) lack of a quorom at annual summits
  C) poverty among member states
  D) lack of a democratic head
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1394: Who was appointed by the federal government of Nigeria as the administrator of Western Region in 1962? Options:
  A) Dr MA Majekodunmi
  B) Chief Odeleye Fadahunsi
  C) Chief S.L Akintola
  D) Chief Remi Fani Kayode
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1395: Political authority is vested in the_________ Options:
  A) state
  B) judiciary
  C) government
  D) armed forces
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1396: How many states were created in Nigeria in 1987? Options:
  A) 21
  B) 19
  C) 12
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1397: The use of the veto in the Security Council is Options:
  A) limited only to permanent members
  B) the prerogative of all its mebers
  C) the exclusive right of the two super powers the U.S.S.R. and the U.S
  D) on a rotational basis
  E) all of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1398:

  Which constitutional amendment introduced the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Sixth Amendment
  B) Fourth Amendment
  C) Fifth Amendment
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1399: In a parliamentary system of government, a vote of no confidence leads to the resignation of Options:
  A) an individual minister
  B) the entire parliament
  C) the prime minister
  D) the entire cabinet
  E) C and D
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1400: The highest policy making body of the OAU is the Options:
  A) Economic and Social Commission
  B) Council of Ministers
  C) General Secretariat
  D) Assembly of Heads of State and Government
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  The correct answer is D .