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: Islam was introduced in Northern Nigeria Options:
  A) before the 13th century
  B) in the 17th century
  C) after the Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio
  D) by the British in the early 20th century
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 172: The first political party in Nigeria was formed after the introduction of the Options:
  A) Richards Constitution
  B) Clifford Constitution
  C) Bourdillon Constitution
  D) Macpherson Constitution
  E) Lyttleton Constitution
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 173: The annual budget of the OAU is approved by the Options:
  A) Council of Ministers
  B) Secretary General
  C) Assembly of Heads of State and Governement
  D) General Assembly
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 174: The change in the role of traditional rulers in local government administration in Nigeria can be attributed to the Options:
  A) 1976 local government reforms
  B) involvement of the military in politics
  C) lack of support for the traditional rulers by the citizens
  D) 1988 civil service reforms
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 175:

  Southern Nigeria was divided into Eastern and Western provinces for administrative purposes in _________

  Options:
  A) 1935
  B) 1937
  C) 1939
  D) 1941
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 176:

  The ....... is responsible for advising the president of Nigeria on the sovereignty and territorial Integrity of the country.

  Options:
  A) National Defence Council
  B) Council of State
  C) National Security Council
  D) Federal Executive Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 177: Legislative supremacy exists in Options:
  A) Britain
  B) France
  C) Soviet Union
  D) Nigeria
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 178: The basic element of the United State Constitution is that Options:
  A) it presupposes and relies upon the existence of a highly educated and very articulate electorated
  B) Presidents like Richard Nixon cannot get away with gross abuse of power
  C) it guarantees the enjoyment of equal rights and protection by every citizen
  D) murderers who are found guilty by law courts are executed on electric chairs
  E) it embodies the concept of separation of powers
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 179: The body set up to review the revenue allocation formula in 1980 was the Options:
  A) Udoji Commission
  B) Okigbo Commission
  C) Dina Commission
  D) Adebo Commission
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 180: Citizenship is acquired by an alien through Options:
  A) Conferment
  B) Internalization
  C) Registration
  D) Birth
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  The correct answer is C .