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 1471: The main function of the National Assembly is to Options:
  A) fix salaries for all the the state governors
  B) make laws for the country
  C) pass motions on the welfare of the legislators
  D) direct public attention to the excesses of public officials
  E) condemn the south african government for its policy of apartheid
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1472: The most critical debates on a bill and amendments to it take place during the Options:
  A) first reading
  B) second reading
  C) third reading
  D) assent
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1473:

  Which of the following is a right associated with citizenship?

  Options:
  A) Right to education
  B) Right to vote
  C) Right to privacy
  D) Right to property
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1474: While pressure groups aim at influencing government decisions, the primary aim of political parties is to Options:
  A) promote the welfare of their members
  B) execute particular programmes
  C) influence legislation in order to benefit their members
  D) control political power
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1475: A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended , to promote the general welfare is called Options:
  A) a private bill
  B) a decree
  C) an appropriation bill
  D) a public bill
  E) an edict
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1476: A major merit of privatization is that it increases Options:
  A) industrial harmony
  B) public fiscal resources
  C) activities on the stock exchange
  D) labour turnover
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1477: The central legislature of Nigeria became bicameral in Options:
  A) 1960
  B) 1951
  C) 1959
  D) 1963
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1478: The first political party in Nigeria was formed after the introduction of the Options:
  A) Richards Constitution
  B) Clifford Constitution
  C) Bourdillon Constitution
  D) Macpherson Constitution
  E) Lyttleton Constitution
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1479:

  The application of the rule of law may be constrained by ________

  Options:
  A) securing the tenure of office of judges
  B) insulating judges from partisan politics
  C) employing men of proven integrity as judges
  D) invoking emergency powers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1480: A major drawback to the NEPAD initiative is its Options:
  A) Articulation by few African leaders
  B) Affiliation by few African union
  C) Inability to empower the youth
  D) Reliance on Western donors for funds
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  The correct answer is D .