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 1601: The final interpretation pf the provisions of a federal constitution is vested in the Options:
  A) head of state
  B) council of state
  C) highest legislative body
  D) highest court of the land
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1602: When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of Options:
  A) collective responsibility
  B) probity and accountability
  C) checks and balances
  D) separation of powers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1603: The idea of democracy was first associated with the Options:
  A) Romans
  B) Persians
  C) Greeks
  D) Egyptians
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1604: The organ that is responsible for the interpretation of law is known as _____? Options:
  A) Judiciary
  B) Executive
  C) Legislature
  D) President
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1605: France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to Options:
  A) teach them the art of leadership
  B) change their way of life
  C) give them a sound education
  D) discourage them from ritual killings
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1606: An important feature of the federal system of government is the existence of a Options:
  A) strong national legislature
  B) president with veto power
  C) court system with impartial judges
  D) multiple tiers of government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1607: One instrument for safeguarding the rights of citizens is Options:
  A) judicial interpretation
  B) presidential pardon
  C) legislative intervention
  D) writ of habeas corpus
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1608: The principle of the rule of law stipulates that Options:
  A) only juges interpret the law
  B) law makers are above the law
  C) everyone is equal before the law
  D) lawyers make laws
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1609: In the United States, what do they call by-election? Options:
  A) special election
  B) by polls
  C) general election
  D) recall
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1610: In a federal system of government, the central is Options:
  A) superior to the other components
  B) inferior to the other components
  C) equal to the other cmponents
  D) of unlimited jurisdiction
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  The correct answer is A .