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 1711: The goal of the theory of separation of powers is to Options:
  A) make the executive dependent on the legislature
  B) give more powers to the legislature
  C) protect individual liberty
  D) create efficiency in the judicary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1712: The first Pan African, conference was held in Options:
  A) Paris
  B) Brussels
  C) London
  D) New York
  E) Manchester
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1713: In 1979, the Unity Party of Nigeria contested and won. gubernatorial elections in Options:
  A) Lagos Kware, Oyo, Ogun and Bendel
  B) Lagos , Ogun, Imo, Oyo and Bendel
  C) Lagos, Kware, Ogun,Oyo ,Ondo Bendel
  D) Lagos, Kwara, Ogun, Oyo and Ondo
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1714:

  Which of the following is a feature of Nigerian Federalism?

  Options:
  A) Single-party system
  B) Centralized fiscal system
  C) Autonomy of local government
  D) Strong central government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1715: When a state is subject to no other authority it is said to be Options:
  A) powerful
  B) legitimate
  C) authoritative
  D) sovereign
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1716: A constituency is the same as Options:
  A) a local government area
  B) a region in a federal system of government
  C) an electoral district
  D) any large town where people vote
  E) the ward
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1717: The indirect dimension of changing the government is known as ___ ? Options:
  A) coup de ta't
  B) military rule
  C) election
  D) electorate
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1718:

  The right of a citizen to seek redress means the right to________

  Options:
  A) fair hearing
  B) free access to legal materials
  C) seek an appeal under another judgement
  D) exercise his political liberty
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1719:

  ____was the first Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

  Options:
  A) Chief Samuel Adebo
  B) Professor Ibrahim Gambari
  C) Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule
  D) General Joseph Garba
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1720: The application of the rule of law can be hindered by Options:
  A) independence of the judiciary
  B) irresponsible press
  C) unequal distribution of wealth
  D) free access to education
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  The correct answer is B .