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 11:

  The process of decolonization in Nigeria was hugely impacted by

  Options:
  A) The Renaissance
  B) World War I
  C) The Cold War
  D) World War II
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 12: Under the presidential system Options:
  A) the party with the majority of seats forms the Executive
  B) there is the principle of collective responsibility
  C) the president may come from any of the parties
  D) the constitution must be unwritten
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 13: The major factor influenced the formulation of Nigerian foreign policy in the First Republic was Options:
  A) geographical location
  B) the colonial legacy
  C) economic consideration
  D) the parliamentary system
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 14: Nationalism in Nigeria was facilitated by Options:
  A) the actions of the veterans of the two world wars and traditional rulers
  B) the activities of Christian churches and missionaries
  C) education and urbanization
  D) rapid economic growth
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 15: Military intervention in Nigeria arose from Options:
  A) perceived incapability of civilians to govern
  B) international pressure for change
  C) the desire for a military government
  D) civilian's desire to relinquish power
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 16: Power that is delegated is exercised Options:
  A) By devolution
  B) Directly
  C) By coercion
  D) Indirect
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 17: The UN succeeded the Options:
  A) SEATO
  B) League of Nations
  C) Warsaw pact
  D) NATO
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 18: Aristocracy is the system of government in which the few rule for Options:
  A) their own benefit
  B) the benefit of all
  C) the benefit of their friends
  D) the benefit of a few
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 19: In a cabinet system, the executive is appointed from the Options:
  A) Legislature
  B) Oppointed from
  C) Upper house
  D) Weaker party in the coalition
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 20: The executive checks the excesses of the legislature through Options:
  A) assent to bills
  B) the use of veto power
  C) the ratification of treaties
  D) issuance of orders
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  The correct answer is B .