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 most remarkable thing about post-independence political development in the Gambia is Options:
  A) that the country has been swallowed up by the much bigger country of Senegal
  B) the relatively untarnished reputation of sir Dauda Jawara
  C) that without reliance on overwhelming force, the government has remained in power and tolerated opposition
  D) the uniquely robust economy which the government has succeeded in establishing for the country and distributed fairly among its people
  E) the existence of opposition parties
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 12: Where the constitution is supreme,unconstitutional acts of the executive and the the legislature can be checked by the courts through Options:
  A) recall
  B) judicial review
  C) vote of no confidence
  D) impeachment.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 13: Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of _________ Options:
  A) her poor relations with the Francophone countries
  B) France atomic test in the sahara desert
  C) France diplomatic relations with Israel
  D) General de-Gaulle’s negative attitude towards her
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 14: The Clifford Constitution was notable for Options:
  A) amalgamating the Northern and Southern Provinces
  B) introducing indirect rule
  C) establishing the legislative council
  D) creating a Northern majority in the legislative council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 15: The body whose responsibility it is to recruit the senior staff of local government councils in Nigeria is the Options:
  A) Public Service Commission
  B) State Ministry of Local Governmnet
  C) Emirate or Council of Chiefs
  D) President
  E) Local Government Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 16: The pronouncement of judges which have the force of law are called Options:
  A) judgements
  B) judicial oaths
  C) orders-in-council
  D) judicial precedent
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 17: The 1946 constitution was remarkable because it Options:
  A) created ministerial positions in Nigeria
  B) introduced regional governments in Nigeria
  C) introduced for the first time, the elective principle
  D) brought about self- government for Nigeria
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 18: The operation of the rule of law is undermined by the Options:
  A) unfriendly attitude of pressure groups
  B) existence of administrative tribunals and special immunities
  C) conspiracy by the two-houses of the legislature to impeach the president
  D) inability of the press to discharge its responsibilities
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 19:

  One of these isa major problem of the Nigerian civil service

  Options:
  A) inadequate personnel
  B) political influence
  C) corruption
  D) lack of effective leadership
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 20:

  The main function of the Code of Conduct Bureau is to......

  Options:
  A) Give the police more powers to make arrests.
  B) Ensure accountability in government business.
  C) Give the judiciary more powers to discipline erring judges.
  D) Protect public officers from the press
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  The correct answer is B .