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 1871: Which of the following international organizations were in existence before the Second World War? Options:
  A) The UNO
  B) The OAU
  C) The League of Nations
  D) The ECOWAS
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1872:

  The primary essence of a public corporation is__________

  Options:
  A) profit realization
  B) public utility
  C) for the formulation of government policies
  D) for the resolution of administrative disputes
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1873: The United Nations is a replacement for which ineffective organisation? Options:
  A) World War II
  B) League Nations
  C) OPEC
  D) ECOWAS
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1874: Following the 1976 Local Government reforms in Nigeria,the Local governments were empowered to Options:
  A) promulgate edicts
  B) promulgate and enforce bye-laws
  C) appoint and dismiss chairmen
  D) appoint and dismiss directors of personnel
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1875: 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 1876: The second military coup d'etat in Nigeria took place on Options:
  A) January 15,1966
  B) october 1, 1966
  C) July 29,1966
  D) July 29, 1975
  E) February 13, 1976
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1877:

  A characteristic feature of communism is __________

  Options:
  A) Free enterprise
  B) liberal democracy
  C) dictatorship
  D) multi-party system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1878: The pre-colonial Yoruba political system as a whole can best be described as a Options:
  A) federation of cheifdoms and localities
  B) confederation of chiefdoms and localities
  C) confederation of monarchies and chiefdoms
  D) highly centralized kingdom
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1879: Accountability in public office means that officers shall Options:
  A) keep proper account of state finances
  B) render good account of their activities
  C) not accept bribes and gratification
  D) declare their assets periodically
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1880: Before the 1976 reforms, the three-tier local government system was practiced by Options:
  A) Northern and Eastern Nigeria
  B) Eastern and Western Nigeria
  C) Western and Northern Nigeria
  D) Mid-Western and Eastern Nigeria
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  The correct answer is C .