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 141: A characteristic feature of communism is Options:
  A) free enterprise
  B) liberal democracy
  C) dictatorship
  D) multi-party system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 142: The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because Options:
  A) the ruling party may lose the election
  B) the winner may not poll an absolute majority
  C) it works against all opposition parties
  D) it is easy to rig
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 143: Opinion polls are organized to find out the Options:
  A) benefits derived by people from government
  B) people's thought about a particular government policy
  C) people's expectations from the government
  D) feelings of people about particular issues and policies
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 144: A major weakness of confederation is Options:
  A) over-concentration of authority
  B) tendency towards secession
  C) lack of local independence
  D) lack of common currency
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 145: The system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______? Options:
  A) Party system
  B) Party structure
  C) Public opinion
  D) Political party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 146:

  The Nigeria's head of government in 1963 was _____

  Options:
  A) Chief Nnamdi Azikiwe
  B) General Yakubu Gowon
  C) Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa
  D) Major Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 147: During the 1957 constitutional conference the Willink Commission was set up to Options:
  A) Recommend a date for independence
  B) suggest an equitable revenue allocation formula
  C) create new regions in Nigeria
  D) recommend solutions to the problem of the minorities
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 148:

  The electoral commission that organized the 1979 general elections was

  Options:
  A) FEDECO
  B) INEC
  C) ECN
  D) NECON
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 149: The highest decision-making organ of OPEC is the Options:
  A) Conference
  B) Special Fund
  C) Board of Governors
  D) Secretariate
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 150:

  The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because _________

  Options:
  A) the ruling party may lose the election
  B) the winner may not poll an absolute majority
  C) it works against all opposition parties
  D) it is easy to rig
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  The correct answer is D .