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: 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 1782: Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the Options:
  A) Richards Constitution
  B) Lyttleton constitution
  C) Macpherson Constitution
  D) Independence Constitution
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1783: Under the 1963 Constitution, federal judges were appointed by the the Options:
  A) president on the advice of the prime minister
  B) chief justice of the federation
  C) prime minister
  D) judicial service commission
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1784: One of the programmes binding members of the Commonwealth is the Options:
  A) Food and aid programme
  B) Cultural programme
  C) Agenda for peace
  D) Scholarship scheme
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1785: A federal system of government has the following three advantages Options:
  A) economies of scale, uniform development and political unity
  B) economies of scale, uniform development and strong army
  C) strong army, greater security and economies of scale
  D) ecnomic co-operation, uniform development and greater security
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1786: In a federal system, the power allocated to both the central and the state governments is said to be Options:
  A) exclusive
  B) concurrent
  C) residual
  D) inherent
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1787: An example of Nigeria's external cultural relations is her Options:
  A) establishment of diplomatic relations with other nations
  B) economic aid to neighbouring countries
  C) exchange of students with friendly nations
  D) trade interactions with developing countries
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1788: The act of bringing a legislative session to an end only for business to continue later is called Options:
  A) adjournment
  B) prorogation
  C) resolution
  D) abrogation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1789: The Public Service Commission (Nigeria) is responsible for the appointment of all Options:
  A) judges of the High Court
  B) officials of public corporations
  C) civil servants
  D) military personnel
  E) university teachers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1790: Which of the following is a feature of democracy? Options:
  A) interdependence of states
  B) state responsibilities to society
  C) power vested in minority parties
  D) popular consultation
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  The correct answer is D .