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 major function of the legislative assembly is to Options:
  A) debate on committee reports
  B) represent the people
  C) make laws
  D) vote on bills
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1622: A condition for judicial independence is the appointment of judges by the Options:
  A) Civil Service Commission
  B) Judicial Service Commission
  C) Law Review Commission
  D) Code of Conduct Bureau
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1623:

  A recurring principal objective of Nigerian foreign policy is

  Options:
  A) defending Nigeria's friends in Africa
  B) cementing Nigeria's foreign relations
  C) promoting world peace with justice
  D) Justıfyıng Nıgeria's supremacy in Africa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1624: A systematic effort to manipulate the beliefs, attitudes and actions of the public through the mass media and other means is called Options:
  A) political education
  B) public opinion
  C) propaganda
  D) brainstorming
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1625:

  The current constitution of Nigeria is based on the model of which country?

  Options:
  A) Germany
  B) United States
  C) France
  D) United Kingdom
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1626: All the following are organs of the OAU EXCEPT Options:
  A) the Commission on Mediation Conciliation and Arbitration
  B) The Council of Ministers
  C) The Economic Commission for Africa
  D) The Assembly of Heads of State and Government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1627: The organ of the UNO with full representation is the Options:
  A) Security Council
  B) General Assembly
  C) Trusteeship Council
  D) International Court of Justice
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1628: Nigeria became a federation under the new constitution of 1954 because the constitution Options:
  A) provided for equal representation between the North and the South
  B) created the post of a prime minister
  C) provided for a division of members of parliament
  D) provided for division of functions between the centre and component units
  E) abolished te practice of nominating some members of parliament
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1629: Which of the following led to the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria by the British? Options:
  A) Need for adequate financial resources
  B) Desire for rapid development
  C) Speedy transition to independence
  D) Manpower and personnel shortages
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1630: Public opinion can be measured through Options:
  A) negotiation
  B) strike action
  C) referendum
  D) rumour
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  The correct answer is C .