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 1551: Nigeria is NOT a member of the Options:
  A) Non-Aligned Nations
  B) Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries
  C) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
  D) International Monetary Fund
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1552: On what is charismatic authority based? Options:
  A) Inherited wealth and power
  B) Tyrannical tendencies
  C) Institutional processes
  D) Personal ability and influence
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1553: A party system made up of more than two parties may not qualify for the title of multi-party system when Options:
  A) the country in question has a unitary from of government
  B) the country in question has a federal form of government
  C) the parties are not competitive
  D) different parties are supported by distinct political interests
  E) the parties have identical structure
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1554: The theory of separation of powers was for the first time clearly formulated by Options:
  A) Jean Bodin
  B) Jean Austin
  C) Baron de Montesquieu
  D) Lord Bryce
  E) A,V Dicey
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1555: One of the objectives of the OAU is to ensure Options:
  A) mutual assistance of member states in suppressing domestic uprising
  B) non-interference in internal affairs of member states
  C) constant readjustment of territorial boundaries of member states
  D) unification of liberation movements in Southern Africa
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1556:

  A policy formulated to guide relationswithothernations is called

  Options:
  A) international policy
  B) state policy
  C) national policy
  D) foreign policy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1557: Pressure groups harmonize different individual concerns through Options:
  A) interest formulation
  B) interest manipulation
  C) interest mobilisation
  D) interest aggregation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1558: The principle of separation of powers ensures Options:
  A) the erosion of executive power
  B) that the legislature is supreme
  C) the preservation of the fundamental liberties of the citizens
  D) that all the branches of government have equal powers and functions
  E) that the rights of the ethnic minoroties are safeguarded
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1559: In the OYO traditional political system the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as Options:
  A) Tributary Chiefs
  B) Bal;es
  C) Obas
  D) Ogboni
  E) Oyomesi
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1560: The arm of government mainly responsible for the implementing of law in Nigeria is the Options:
  A) judiciary
  B) police
  C) legislature
  D) executive
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  The correct answer is D .