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 1661: The major motivation of British colonization of Nigeria was to ______________ Options:
  A) spread religion
  B) satisfy British economic interests
  C) westernize Nigerians
  D) protect Nigeria from external attack
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1662: Which of the following emphasizes the rule of law and human right protection? Options:
  A) constitutionalism
  B) delegated legislation
  C) decentralization
  D) centralization
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1663: The first Governor General of colonial Nigeria was Options:
  A) Sir Hugh Clifford
  B) Sir James Robertson
  C) Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
  D) Sir Ralph Moore
  E) Lord Lugard
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1664: The appointment of the Secretary -General of the OAU is made by the Options:
  A) Economic Commission for Africa
  B) OAU Secretariat
  C) Council of Foreign Ministers
  D) Assembly of Heads of State and Government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1665:

  Which of the following is a characteristic of pressure groups?

  Options:
  A) They aim to gain political power
  B) They are funded by the government
  C) They are political parties
  D) They represent the interest of a specific section of the society
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1666: Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire? Options:
  A) Bashorun
  B) Oyomesi
  C) Aremo
  D) Alaafin
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1667:

  Pressure groups primarily aim to

  Options:
  A) promote social equality and justice
  B) gain political power and control
  C) influence public opinion through media campaigns
  D) disrupt the functioning of the government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1668: In 1991, the African Economic Community Treaty was signed in Options:
  A) Addis Ababa
  B) Abuja
  C) Lome
  D) Tripoli
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1669: A prominent feature of a presidential system of government is Options:
  A) dual executive
  B) vote of no confidence
  C) the rule of law
  D) separation of powers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1670: Under the Independence Constitution, the head of government was the Options:
  A) Governor general
  B) President
  C) Prime minister
  D) Premier
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  The correct answer is C .