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 2091:

  Pressure groups primarily aim to

  Options:
  A) promote social equality and justice
  B) gain political power and control
  C) influence public opinion through media campaigns
  D) disrupt the functioning of the government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2092: An example of a country with a flexible constitution is Options:
  A) South Africa
  B) Britain
  C) Benin Republic
  D) the United States of America
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2093: In a presidential system of government ministers are Options:
  A) collectively responsible to the Senate
  B) collectively responsible to the President
  C) individually responsible to the President
  D) individually responsible to no one
  E) individually responsible to the electorate
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2094: The principle of checks and balances empowers the judiciary to Options:
  A) invalidate the actions of the other arms
  B) administer the criminal justice system
  C) abrogate the law
  D) apply the law
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2095: The committee that recommended Abuja as the new Federal Capital was headed by Options:
  A) Graham Douglas
  B) Mamman Nasir
  C) Rotimi Williams
  D) Akinola Aguda
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2096:

  Which committee is responsible for the detailed scrutiny of a bill?

  Options:
  A) Ad hoc committee
  B) Standing committee
  C) Joint committee
  D) Select committee
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2097: Nigeria hosted the Commonwealth conference which eventually led to the independence of Options:
  A) Mozambique
  B) Malawi
  C) Namibia
  D) Zimbabwe
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2098: A major problem of the defunct Organization of African Unity was Options:
  A) language barrier
  B) inadequate resources
  C) cultural diversity
  D) ideological differences
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2099: The first Governor-General of Nigeria was Options:
  A) Lord Lugard
  B) Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe
  C) Sir James Robertson
  D) (the late) Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2100: The Code of Conduct Bureau was established essentially to Options:
  A) ensure the independence of the public service
  B) enhance probity and accountability in public service
  C) protect the rights of public servants
  D) reduce corruption in public life
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  The correct answer is B .