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 1781: The separation of powers means the same as Options:
  A) a presidential system of government
  B) checks and balances
  C) the rule of law
  D) supremacy of the judiciary
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1782: Rights are Options:
  A) claims which the law allows
  B) claims against the state
  C) claims against other individuals
  D) claims which are natural to men
  E) what are written in the constitution
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1783: The terms, oligarchy and democracy, identify governments according to Options:
  A) the number of people who participate in it
  B) the philosophy of the state
  C) formal distribution of power among governmental levels
  D) institutional structure and relationships
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1784: In a democratic government, franchise is given to all_________ Options:
  A) adult citizens
  B) citizens
  C) resident adults
  D) loyal party members
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1785: In the Judicial administration, the term " bench" refers to the Options:
  A) registrars
  B) judges
  C) lawyers
  D) litigants
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1786: Which of the following societies was classified as acephalous? Options:
  A) Benin
  B) Ibibio
  C) Igbo
  D) Ijaw
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1787: One major disadvantage of public opinion is that Options:
  A) the critics of government policies are always harassed
  B) a vocal minority claims to represent the majority
  C) gossip and rumours thrive
  D) leaders are unnecessarily criticized
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1788: An example of a public corporation in Nigeria is Options:
  A) National Universities Commission
  B) Nigerian Television Authority
  C) National Population Commission
  D) Firts Bank Of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1789:

  A system of government in which power derives from total control of the instruments of force is called ___________

  Options:
  A) monarchy
  B) oligarchy
  C) capitalism
  D) fascism
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1790: Unicameralism refers to Options:
  A) a two-chamber legislature
  B) the process of secret voting in the legislature
  C) the lower chamber in a legislature
  D) a one-chamber legislature
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  The correct answer is D .