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 1901: A federal system of government has the following three advantages Options:
  A) economies of scale, uniform development and political unity
  B) economies of scale, uniform development and strong army
  C) strong army, greater security and economies of scale
  D) ecnomic co-operation, uniform development and greater security
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1902: A constitution is federal if Options:
  A) it provides for a presidential system
  B) it is unwritten
  C) it is not unitary
  D) the central ad component units or authorities are co-ordinate and equal
  E) there is a division of powers between a central and a division of powers between a central and a number of other component authorities
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1903: The principle objective of British colonial policy in Nigeria was to Options:
  A) lay a solid fundation for Nigerian independence
  B) help build a virile Nigerian economy
  C) promote missionary activities
  D) exploit and expropriate Nigerian resources for Bristh interests
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1904: Counter-trade was introduced by the government led by Options:
  A) Abdusalami Abubakar
  B) Olusegun Obasanjo
  C) Muhammadu Buhari
  D) Ibrahim Babangida
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1905: A major problem associated with the Nigerian federalism is Options:
  A) ethnic conflicts
  B) environmental pollution
  C) boundary disputes
  D) fiscal allocation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1906: The Lol Cadres, a major factor in the constitutional development of the French colonial territories, was introduced in Options:
  A) 1940
  B) 1946
  C) 1950
  D) 1956
  E) 1960
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1907: The African Union was established to Options:
  A) form an African High Command
  B) promote global economic dominance by Africa
  C) address current international developements affecting Africa
  D) consolidate Africa's position in global politics
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1908: In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy? Options:
  A) Robert Michels
  B) Adolf Gasser
  C) Adolf Hitler
  D) Edmunde Burke
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1909: In the old OYO empire, the Ajele Options:
  A) was the head of the army
  B) ensured the safety of all trade routes
  C) ensured good governance of the districts
  D) mobilized the army
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1910: Nigeria was classified as a front line state for Options:
  A) participating in a peacekeeping in the Congo
  B) spearheading the formation of African Union
  C) supporting the liberation efforts in Southern Africa
  D) helping to end the crisis in Liberia
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  The correct answer is D .