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 pre-colonial Yoruba political system as a whole can best be described as a Options:
  A) federation of cheifdoms and localities
  B) confederation of chiefdoms and localities
  C) confederation of monarchies and chiefdoms
  D) highly centralized kingdom
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1622: A proclamation by the Federal Republic of Nigeria Options:
  A) promotes unity in diversity
  B) allows for thye dominance of the minority ethnic groups
  C) concentrates governmental power at one level of government
  D) advances the interest of the rich
  E) ensures the dominance of one political party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1623:

  In the Oyo empire, the Alaafin was

  Options:
  A) an absolute monarch
  B) popularly elected
  C) a constitutional monarch
  D) worshipped as a deity
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1624: A constitution of any country is basically___________ Options:
  A) a mere piece of paper
  B) a guide to how the country should be governed
  C) a document stating what the leaders should do
  D) a document stating how to acquire power
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1625: An electoral district is Options:
  A) a polling booth
  B) Aconstituency
  C) a ward
  D) a local government area
  E) a subdivision of the state
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1626: In simple plurality electoral system, the winner receives Options:
  A) more than half of the votes cast
  B) overwhelming majority of all votes cast
  C) more votes than those for all other candidates combined
  D) the highest vote cast in favour of any candidate
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1627: The headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa is located in Options:
  A) Ghana
  B) Kenya
  C) Nigeria
  D) Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1628: In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in Options:
  A) the community
  B) public officials
  C) judges
  D) the Head of Stae
  E) the legislature
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1629:

  The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is an organ of the_________

  Options:
  A) African Union
  B) Commonwealth of Nations
  C) United Nations
  D) New Partnership for Africa's Development
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1630: The Economic Commission for Africa is an organ of Options:
  A) OAU
  B) ECOWAS
  C) UNO
  D) EEC
  E) UNESCO
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  The correct answer is C .