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 1491: Which of the following is a function of the local government in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Collection of radio and television licence fees
  B) Collection of company tax
  C) Appointment of customary court judges
  D) Appointment of traditional rulers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1492: One of the principal objectives of the OPEC is to Options:
  A) harmonize the oil policies of member countries
  B) discipline erring oil - producing countries
  C) determine oil prices in the international market
  D) Assist non -oil producing developing states
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1493: The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is Options:
  A) Boutrous Boutrous-Ghali
  B) Joe Garba
  C) Ibrahim Gambari
  D) Kofi Annan
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1494: Fascism as an ideology facilitates Options:
  A) totalitarianism
  B) socialism
  C) communalism
  D) liberalism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1495: Capitalism is an economic system which emphasizes_______________ Options:
  A) Communism
  B) Collectivism
  C) Individualism
  D) Internationalism
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1496: The Independence Constitution Options:
  A) provided for republican status for the country
  B) created a unitary state
  C) was negotiated by Nigerians
  D) was imposed on Nigerians by the British
  E) introduced the military into Nigerian politics
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1497: In the presidential system in Nigeria the Chief Executive remains in office for Options:
  A) a period of eight years
  B) a fixed term
  C) as long as he enjoys popular support
  D) two terms
  E) a period of six years
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1498: The concept of Africa as the centre - piece of Nigerian foreign policy implies that Nigeria should Options:
  A) interfere in the internal affairs of other African states
  B) support secessionist movements in Africa
  C) participate in any peace - keeping operation in Africa
  D) Fay more emphasis on African issues
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1499: 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 1500: A society that is politically organized under a government is called a Options:
  A) sovereign state
  B) community
  C) national state
  D) polity
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  The correct answer is C .