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 1821:

  The most representative organ of the united nations is the_______

  Options:
  A) General Assembly
  B) Security Council
  C) Economic and Social Council
  D) International Court of Justice
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1822: While political parties aim at forming a government, pressure groups aim at Options:
  A) imposing military rule
  B) causing social unrest
  C) influenencing governmental decisions
  D) controlling a nations's economy
  E) getting all workers to unite
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1823: The principle of collective responsibility implies that Options:
  A) individually views cannot be expressed
  B) decisions taken are defended in spite of individual opinions
  C) government cannot be personalized
  D) those who hold different views must acquiesce
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1824:

  The application of the rule of law may be constrained by ________

  Options:
  A) securing the tenure of office of judges
  B) insulating judges from partisan politics
  C) employing men of proven integrity as judges
  D) invoking emergency powers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1825: Under the Macpherson Constitution members of the central legislature were Options:
  A) appointed by the governor general
  B) chosen from the regional legional legislature
  C) elected directly by the whole country
  D) appointed by the regional Lt Governmors
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1826: The major motivation of British colonization of Nigeria was to ______________ Options:
  A) spread religion
  B) satisfy British economic interests
  C) westernize Nigerians
  D) protect Nigeria from external attack
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1827: Nigeria's active role in the liberation of some countries in Southern Africa earned her Options:
  A) the chairmanship of the Eminent Persons Group
  B) membership of SADC
  C) recognition as the giant of Africa
  D) the status of a frontline state
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1828: Four pre-independece political parties in nigeria included the Options:
  A) AG, NCNC,NNDP and NYMB
  B) NNDP, NCNC, NPC and AG
  C) NNDP, NCNC, NPC and UMBC
  D) NYM, NCNC, NPC and NNDP
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1829: Government by the best citizens is referred to as Options:
  A) aristocracy
  B) democracy
  C) oligarchy
  D) plutocracy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1830: Under the constitution of the Second Federal Republic of Nigeria, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the Options:
  A) President
  B) Governor
  C) National Assembly
  D) House of Assembly
  E) National Economic Council
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  The correct answer is C .