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 1921: The development of a classless society is the goal of __________ Options:
  A) liberalism
  B) maxism
  C) conservatism
  D) feudalism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1922: A major weakness of confederation is Options:
  A) over-concentration of authority
  B) tendency towards secession
  C) lack of local independence
  D) lack of common currency
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1923:

  Which one of these served as secretary general of the League of nations?

  Options:
  A) Joseph Avenol
  B) Trygve Lie
  C) Javier Perez de Cuellar
  D) Kurt Waldheim
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1924: Within a democracy, citizens Options:
  A) can use all and any means to overthrow an offensive government
  B) have the right and duty to be involved in the political process
  C) have the duty to eliminate their political opponents
  D) are advised to be eternally vigilant
  E) have the positve right to physically prevent military coups from taking place
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1925: Voting first started in Nigeria in 1923 because the Clifford Constitution of 1922 because Options:
  A) independence
  B) self-government
  C) dominion status
  D) elective principle
  E) decolonization
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1926: The privatization of public corporations in Nigeria is undertaken by the Options:
  A) Bureau of Public Enterprise
  B) Nigerian Stock Exchange
  C) Federal Civil Service Commission
  D) Federal Executive Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1927: Under the 1963 Constitution, a bill could only become law if it was accented to by the Options:
  A) prime minister
  B) president
  C) queen
  D) governor - general
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1928: A hereditary system of government is Options:
  A) an oligarchy
  B) a gerontocracy
  C) an aristocracy
  D) a monarchy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1929:

  The concept of the independence of the judiciary means that________

  Options:
  A) The judiciary must not attempt to meddle into legislative and executive affairs
  B) The powers of the courts can not be subjected of executive re-assessment
  C) The sanctity of the office of the Judges and Justices must be preserved without prejudice
  D) All means of legislative or executive influence on judicial decision making must be disabled
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1930:

  The Economic and Financials Crime Commission (EFCC) scope and nature of duty may not extend to_______

  Options:
  A) arresting suspects of cyber crime and online fraud
  B) arresting the giver and the taker in a corruption case
  C) conducting trials and punishing persons involved in corruption matters
  D) investigating cases of substance and drug abuse intersecting with money laundering
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  The correct answer is C .