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 2111: Nigeria’s quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her Options:
  A) military might
  B) size and population
  C) generosity
  D) economic strength
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2112: Indirect Rules was introduced into Nigeria by Options:
  A) Dame Margery Perham
  B) Sir Donald Cameron
  C) Sir Federick Lugard
  D) Sir Arthur Richards
  E) the Sultan of Sokoto
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2113:

  The absence of the rule of law in government will bring about...

  Options:
  A) Human rights abuse
  B) Political apathy
  C) Corrupt practices
  D) Treasonable offences
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2114: The body that selects the head of government following a general election is the Options:
  A) Senate
  B) electoral college
  C) electoral committee
  D) supreme court
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2115: The primary aim of pressure groups is to Options:
  A) Attract people's attention
  B) protects the interest of members
  C) captured political power
  D) fight corrupt officials
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2116:

  ____was the first Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

  Options:
  A) Chief Samuel Adebo
  B) Professor Ibrahim Gambari
  C) Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule
  D) General Joseph Garba
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2117:

  The second ballot is based on the principle that a successful candidate must obtain

  Options:
  A) absolute majority
  B) simple majority
  C) forty percent of the votes
  D) fifty percent of the votes
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2118:

  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 2119: Which of the following is not a fundamental human right? Options:
  A) Freedom of speech
  B) Freedom of religion
  C) Freedom of the press
  D) Freedom of association
  E) None of the above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2120: The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission is statutorily empowered to determine the remuneration of Options:
  A) Only elected representatives
  B) Political office holders
  C) Employees of public corporations
  D) All civil servants
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  The correct answer is B .