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 British Government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the direct administration of Nigeria in _________

  Options:
  A) 1861
  B) 1900
  C) 1906
  D) 1914
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1822: The first country in West Africa to become independent was Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) Guinea Bissau
  C) Ghana
  D) Benin
  E) Republic of Guinea
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1823: The council constituted by Lord Lugard in 1914 has Options:
  A) 105 members seat
  B) 50 members on seat
  C) 36 members on seat
  D) 25 members on seat
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1824: The major factor militating against the efficient operation of electoral commissions in Nigeria is Options:
  A) Inadequate public support
  B) Population size
  C) Inadequate skilled manpower
  D) Excessive political interference
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1825: Ending a session of parliament by royal proclamation means the Options:
  A) expiration of parliament
  B) prorogation of parliament
  C) adjournment of parliament
  D) dissolution of parliament
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1826: Which of the following is used in gauging public opinion? Options:
  A) constitution
  B) educational institution
  C) mass media
  D) electoral college
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1827: Before a new member is admitted to the United Nations Organization, its application must be approved by all Options:
  A) permanent members of the security council
  B) members of the General Assembly
  C) members of the economic and social council
  D) members of the international council of justice
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1828: In which of the following is the ceremonial and executive powers fused? Options:
  A) Presidential system of government
  B) Federal system of government
  C) Parliamentary system of government
  D) Unitary system of government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1829: The most important objective of political parties is to Options:
  A) elect their spokesmen
  B) lobby the government
  C) from effective national organizations
  D) control the government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1830:

  A recurring principal objective of Nigerian foreign policy is

  Options:
  A) defending Nigeria's friends in Africa
  B) cementing Nigeria's foreign relations
  C) promoting world peace with justice
  D) Justıfyıng Nıgeria's supremacy in Africa
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  The correct answer is C .