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 1451: One of the achievements of ECOWAS is the Options:
  A) eradication of colonialism
  B) adoption of vehicle insurance scheme
  C) settlement of Liberian refugees
  D) respect for human rights
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1452: 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 1453: Nigeria's recognition of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola to lead that country was made under Options:
  A) General Yakubu Gowon
  B) General Murtala Mohammed
  C) General Muhammadu Buhari
  D) General Ibrahim Babangida
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1454: At independence in 1960, the permission to establish a diplomatic mission in Nigeria was not granted to Options:
  A) the United States of America
  B) Japan
  C) the United Kingdom
  D) the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1455: The commitee that scrutinizes budget proposals in the legislature is the Options:
  A) Rules and Business Committee
  B) Public Accounts Committee
  C) Finance Committee
  D) Appropriation Committee
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1456: Under the military regime in Nigeria state enactments are known as Options:
  A) laws
  B) decree
  C) edicts
  D) promulgations
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1457: The first successful disengagement of the military from politics in Nigeria was carried out by the government of Options:
  A) Abdusalami Abubakar
  B) Murtala/Obasanjo
  C) Buhari/Idiagbon
  D) Ibrahim Babangida
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1458: In which of the following Nigerian pre- colonial political units was the principle of separation of powers institutionalized? Options:
  A) Oyo Empire
  B) Benin Empire
  C) Hausa states
  D) Bornu Empire
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1459: The 1979 Nigeria Constitution provides for presidential elections every Options:
  A) four years
  B) eight years
  C) time the military hands over the reins of government
  D) time the incumbent is impeached or dies
  E) time the Vice-President is impeached
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1460: The African country that was not colonized is ______? Options:
  A) Sudana
  B) Botswana
  C) Gambia
  D) Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is D .