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: The first country in West Africa to become independent was Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) Guinea Bissau
  C) Ghana
  D) Benin
  E) Republic of Guinea
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 192: In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, the spiritual and powers were vested in the Options:
  A) Emir
  B) Madawaki
  C) Galadima
  D) Waziri
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 193:

  A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their selfish interest is classified as _________

  Options:
  A) an oligarchy
  B) a dictatorship
  C) an aristocracy
  D) a monarchy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 194: In order to dispense justice impartially, the judiciary primarily needs Options:
  A) discipline
  B) logistics
  C) motivation
  D) independence
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 195: The British prime minister who opposed the cancellation of Nigeria's debt was Options:
  A) Margaret Thatcher
  B) Edward Heath
  C) John Major
  D) Hardold Wilson
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 196: The approval of budgetary and financial matters in the United Nations is the responsibility of the Options:
  A) General Assembly
  B) Security Council
  C) Trusteeship Council
  D) Economic and Social Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 197: One of the non-permanent members of the united nations Security Council is Options:
  A) Britain
  B) USSR
  C) USA
  D) China
  E) Nigeria
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 198: Before colonial rule, Yoruba traditional rulers were appointed by Options:
  A) the people acting through their representatives
  B) the Ogboni
  C) Ifa (oracle)priests
  D) Odudwa
  E) Kingmakers
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 199: The Nigerian Youth Movement was foundea in Options:
  A) 1920
  B) 1922
  C) 1937
  D) 1936
  E) 1945
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 200: The difference between commercialized and privatized companies is that in the former Options:
  A) public ownership is dominant
  B) government subsidizes costs
  C) profit motive is recessive
  D) private ownership is dominant
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  The correct answer is A .