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 1791:

  A policy formulated to guide relationswithothernations is called

  Options:
  A) international policy
  B) state policy
  C) national policy
  D) foreign policy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1792: A major limitation of the Commonwealth is that it lacks Options:
  A) the power to set formal rules to govern the affairs of member nations
  B) an organizational structure and a definite identity
  C) enough funds to run its affairs
  D) the power to compel the member nations to comply with its decisions
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1793: With whom is fascism associated ? Options:
  A) Adolf Hitler
  B) Karl Marx
  C) John Locke
  D) Benito Mussolini
  E) Joseph Stalin
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1794: A disadvantage of the one - party system is that it Options:
  A) makes accountability difficult
  B) negate freedom of association
  C) emphasizes political differences
  D) delays decision - making
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1795: Three important concepts associated with a well organized civil service are Options:
  A) meritocracy, neutrality and bureaucracy
  B) general orders. confidentialism and red-tapism
  C) neutrality, anonymity and impartiality
  D) bureaucracy, confidentialism and general orders
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1796: Groups which seek to bring about changes in government policies without actually controlling the personnel of government are known as Options:
  A) trade unions
  B) pressure groups
  C) secret societies
  D) elite groups
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1797: Oligarchy is a form of government which Options:
  A) enhances the interest of the ruling few
  B) enhances the electoral chances of the majority
  C) disregards the views of the minority
  D) protects the interest of the common people
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1798: Nigeria is regarded as a frontline state because she Options:
  A) assisted ECOMOG troops in Liberia
  B) sent troops for peacekeeping in Somalia
  C) sent policemen for peacekeeping in Namibia
  D) Assisted the liberation struggle in Southern Africa
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1799: Members of a parliament are required to report the proceedings of the house to their Options:
  A) constituencies
  B) local government chairmen
  C) traditional rulers
  D) political parties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1800: The term, comprador bourgeoise has been used by scholars to describe Options:
  A) foreign businessmen in Nigerian
  B) foreign diplomats working in Nigeria
  C) Nigerian businessmen who represent foreign interests
  D) Nigerian contractors to foreign government
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  The correct answer is C .