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 191: A fascist regime is both Options:
  A) Fair and legitmate
  B) responsive and responsible
  C) representative and accountable
  D) democratic and constitutional
  E) authoritarian and totalitarian
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 192: The main legislative body in Nigeria between 1966 and 1975 was the Options:
  A) Supreme Military Council
  B) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  C) Provisional Ruling Council
  D) National Security Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 193: In a parliamentary system of government the head of government is usually Options:
  A) the head of state
  B) selected from the upper chamber
  C) a graduate of a university
  D) the prime minister
  E) elected by the whole country
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 194: The major factor militating against the efficient operation of electoral commissions in Nigeria is Options:
  A) Inadequate public support
  B) Population size
  C) Inadequate skilled manpower
  D) Excessive political interference
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 195: The first Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations was Options:
  A) Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule
  B) General Joseph Garba
  C) Professor Ibrahim Gambari
  D) Cheif Samuel Adebo
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 196:

  The theory of separation of powers was first time clearly formulated by __________

  Options:
  A) Jean Bodin
  B) Jean Austin
  C) Baron de Montesquieu
  D) Lord Bryce
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 197:

  Lobbying is often a strategy adopted by________

  Options:
  A) political parties
  B) public corporations
  C) public authorities
  D) pressure groups
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 198: The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is known as Options:
  A) political orientation
  B) political apathy
  C) political culture
  D) political socialization
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 199: The process of taking part in political and public affairs can be termed political Options:
  A) participation
  B) socialization
  C) recognition
  D) culture
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 200: The appointment of the Secretary -General of the OAU is made by the Options:
  A) Economic Commission for Africa
  B) OAU Secretariat
  C) Council of Foreign Ministers
  D) Assembly of Heads of State and Government
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  The correct answer is D .