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 1941: Nigeria was regarded as a Frontline State because she Options:
  A) assisted liberation struggles in Southern Africa
  B) Assisted ECOMOG troops in liberia
  C) sent troops for peace keeping in Somalia
  D) sent policemen to Namibia
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1942: A court order compelling the executive or its agencies to produce and unlawfully detained person is called a writ of Options:
  A) mandamus
  B) subpoena
  C) habeas corpus
  D) injunction
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1943: 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 1944: Vote of confidence is basically a feature of Options:
  A) the parliamentary system
  B) a coalition government
  C) an aristrocatic government
  D) the presidential system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1945: On the basis of its structure,a political party can be classified as indirect if Options:
  A) its membership is acquired through other groups
  B) it contests elections by proxy
  C) it campaigns for votes through agents
  D) it controls government indirectly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1946: Under the Civil Service Reforms of 1988, the Nigerian civil service became Options:
  A) nationalized
  B) professionalized
  C) bureaucratized
  D) indigenized
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1947: The operation of the rule of law is abused by the__________ Options:
  A) conspiracy by the two house of the legislature to impeach the president
  B) inability of the press to discharge its responsibilities
  C) unfriendly attitude of pressure groups
  D) existence of administrative tribunals and special immunities
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1948: How many countries constitute the Economic Community of West African States? Options:
  A) 16
  B) 15
  C) 13
  D) 11
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1949: A fundamental component of political culture is Options:
  A) social values
  B) community structure
  C) family values
  D) economic values
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1950: During the Second Republic, the Great Nigerian People's Party won the governorship election in Options:
  A) Sokoto and Bauchi States
  B) Borno and Gongola States
  C) Borno and Kaduna States
  D) Gongola and Sokoto States
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  The correct answer is B .