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 161: During the Civil War, the major power that expressed moral support for Biafra's self-determination was Options:
  A) France
  B) China
  C) the United States
  D) Great Britain
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 162: Which of the following per-independence organizations was formed in London in 1945? Options:
  A) the Jam' lyyar Mutanen Arewa
  B) the lgbo State Union
  C) the Egbe Omo Oduduwa
  D) Urhobo Progressive Union
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 163: The appointment of the Secretary-General of the O.A.U is made by the Options:
  A) Economic Commission of Africa
  B) O.A.U. Secretariat
  C) Council of the Foreign Ministers
  D) Assembly of Heads of State and Government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 164: The principle of separation of powers implies that Options:
  A) the Exective is supreme
  B) the Executive is powerless
  C) power is shared by different but co-ordinate organs in the state
  D) the rule of law obtains
  E) power is shared by competing departments in the state
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 165: A Security Council resolution requires the concurrence of Options:
  A) 1 of the 5 permanent members
  B) all of the 5 permanent members
  C) 9 of the 15 council members
  D) 3 of the 5 permanent members
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 166:

  The 1963 constitution created a list of powers exclusively reserved for the

  Options:
  A) Federal government
  B) State governments
  C) Regional governments
  D) Local governments
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 167: Which of the following counties has the right to vote the decision of the Security Council of the UNO? Options:
  A) Switzerland
  B) Argentina
  C) China
  D) Sweden
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 168: A common feature of a multi-party system is that government is formed by Options:
  A) the major political party
  B) all the registered political parties
  C) a coalition of political parties
  D) the party with the highest votes
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 169:

  The legitimate claims and entitlements available by reasons of birth and residence and/or certification, to a community of people may be abscribed as their___________

  Options:
  A) fundamental rights
  B) civil liberties
  C) communitarian privilege
  D) citizenship rights
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 170: The prominent role Nigeria played in the UN in the 70's earned her Options:
  A) non-permanent membership position
  B) permanent representation at the UN
  C) membership of the Security Council
  D) chairmanship of the General Assembly
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  The correct answer is B .