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 1931: The dominant idea behind the establishment of the organization of African Unity is Options:
  A) that Africa must unite
  B) to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done
  C) to provide a framework and opportunities for-co-operation on common Africa problems
  D) to promote economic development of Africa
  E) to have its Secretary-General co-ordinate the foreign policies of member states
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1932: An unwritten constitution is the one where Options:
  A) no part of the constitution is ever written down
  B) the whole constitution is not contained in any one document
  C) the constitution is based on the wishes of the prime minister
  D) the constitution can be amended by a simple majority
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1933: An electoral process in which candidates for elective offices are selected by party members is known as Options:
  A) primary election
  B) electoral college
  C) direct election
  D) preferential voting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1934: The private ownership of the means of production is a feature of Options:
  A) capitalism
  B) socialism
  C) communalism
  D) communism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1935: A good example of a country with a largely unwritten constitution is Options:
  A) the United States of America
  B) The Soviet Union
  C) Nigeria
  D) United Kingdom
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1936: Nigeria's membership of the ECOWAS is informed by her desire to Options:
  A) develop a market in the sub-region
  B) form a sub-regional high command
  C) become a sub-regional power
  D) promote economic integration
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1937: Unicameral legislatures are popular in Options:
  A) unitary system
  B) federal system
  C) confederal system
  D) rigid system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1938:

  Public opinion refers to

  Options:
  A) the opinion of majority of the people in a society
  B) the opinion of the media
  C) the opinion of political leaders
  D) the opinion of intellectuals and scholars
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1939: The method used by the British to facilitate the administration of Southern Nigeria was Options:
  A) persuation
  B) dialogue
  C) divide and rule
  D) trade association.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1940: The motion for self-government in Niger was proposed by Chief Anthony Enahoro in Options:
  A) 1950
  B) 1953
  C) 1956
  D) 1958
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  The correct answer is B .