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 201:

  The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 3 1983 is called a __________

  Options:
  A) Collegial system of government
  B) Presidential system of government
  C) Unitary system of government
  D) Parliamentary system of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 202: The major conflict that threatened the existence of the OAU as an international organization from 1982-3 was the conflict Options:
  A) in Chad
  B) Between Namiba and South Africa
  C) between the Polisario Front and Morocco
  D) in Angola
  E) Between Somalia and Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 203: The impact of the Commonwealth of Nations is felt most in the area of Options:
  A) diplomatic cooperation
  B) economic cooperation
  C) cultural cooperation
  D) military cooperation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 204: A common provision in the 1963 and 1979 Constitution is the Options:
  A) registration political parties by FEDECO
  B) financing local government
  C) judicial service commission
  D) bicameral legislature for the central government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 205: The governor - general of Nigeria at the time of political independence was Options:
  A) Lord Frederick Lugard
  B) Sir John Macpherson
  C) Sir. Arthur Richards
  D) Sir James Robertson
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 206: The main function of public opinion is to Options:
  A) change the policy of government
  B) provide direction for public policy
  C) support the policy of government
  D) indoctrinate the people
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 207: The application of the rule of law can be limited by Options:
  A) giving judges full authority
  B) invoking emergency powers
  C) securing the tenure of office of judges
  D) insulating judges from partisan politics
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 208:

  The fees collected by local governments at motor parks represent ______

  Options:
  A) Income tax
  B) User charge
  C) Fines
  D) Levies
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 209:

  when a bill passed by the legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle

  Options:
  A) probity and accountability
  B) separation of powers
  C) collective responsibility
  D) checks and balances.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 210: In the First Republic,politics in the Northern region was dominated by the Options:
  A) NEPU
  B) UMBC
  C) NCNC
  D) NPC
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  The correct answer is D .