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 171: Bicameral legislature exists Options:
  A) where cameramen are allowed to cover the proceedings of the legislature
  B) to prevent the concentration of power in one legislative house
  C) to provide jobs for more politicians
  D) to ensure that just laws are passed
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 172: The primary function of a pressure group is to Options:
  A) win and control governmental power
  B) elect their officials
  C) influence government policy
  D) organize worker to confront government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 173: Unicameral legislature is a common feature of Options:
  A) unitarism
  B) federalism
  C) presidential
  D) parliamentarism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 174:

  The civil service in Nigeria operates under the principle of

  Options:
  A) autonomy
  B) separation of powers
  C) none of the above
  D) meritocracy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 175: Proportional representation favours a: Options:
  A) multi-party system
  B) three-party system
  C) two-party system
  D) one party system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 176: Foreign Policy refers to Options:
  A) a policy made by a country when it is at war
  B) the general principles of a states international behaviour
  C) a policy made by a foreign country
  D) a policy made by a country for foreigners
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 177: One of the major functions of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is Options:
  A) organizing international conference
  B) appointing staff of the Secretariate
  C) appointing the Executive Secretary
  D) preparing the bugdet of the Community
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 178:

  The constitutional amendment process in Nigeria requires the approval of

  Options:
  A) The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)
  B) The National Assembly
  C) The President
  D) The Supreme Court
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 179: In a cabinet system, the executive is appointed from the Options:
  A) Legislature
  B) Oppointed from
  C) Upper house
  D) Weaker party in the coalition
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 180: In the organization of British colonial rule in West Africa, which of these was the lowest level of government and administration? Options:
  A) The District Commissioner
  B) the Lieutenant Governor
  C) Chief Secretary
  D) the Provincial Commissioner
  E) the Governor
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  The correct answer is A .