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 1621: The Nigerian nationalist movement was greatly assisted by the ` Options:
  A) Manufacturers' Association of Nigeria
  B) Chamber of Commerce , Agriculture and Industry
  C) Trade unions
  D) Trdaeitional rulers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1622: The highest decision-making body under the Gowon Regime was the Options:
  A) Federal Executive Council
  B) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  C) Supreme Military Council
  D) Provisional Ruling Council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1623:

  The Ijaw people of pre-colonial Nigeria were organized into?

  Options:
  A) Grades
  B) Clans
  C) Federations
  D) Chiefdoms
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1624:

  The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of _______

  Options:
  A) Uniform ideology
  B) Commitment by members
  C) Common customs union
  D) Common currency
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1625: What distinguishes a political party from other social institutions is the desire to Options:
  A) influence the international community on local issues
  B) promote the interest of party members
  C) win elections and form a government
  D) influence government policies in certain directions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1626: Federalism is a constitutional arrangement in which Options:
  A) the national and regional governments derive their power from the constitution
  B) the national government acts only through the regional governments
  C) regional and local authorities exist at the pleasure of national government
  D) the national government does not reach individual citizens directly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1627: Islam was introduced in Northern Nigeria Options:
  A) before the 13th century
  B) in the 17th century
  C) after the Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio
  D) by the British in the early 20th century
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1628: In the cabinet system of government, individual responsibility of ministers means that ____________ Options:
  A) only ministers can be held responsible for errors
  B) a minister must hold his subordinates responsible for his failures
  C) the prime ministers can remove an erring minister
  D) no individual can be held responsible for government decisions
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1629: A constitution is a document Options:
  A) drafted by the Constituent Assembly
  B) which states in written form the basic laws governing a country
  C) which spells out how the president is to elected
  D) which forms the basic upon which a government rules a given state
  E) which states that the central government is superior to state governments
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1630: Which of the following led to the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria by the British? Options:
  A) Need for adequate financial resources
  B) Manpower and personnel shortages
  C) Speedy transition to independence
  D) Desire for rapid development
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  The correct answer is B .