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 2181: A written constitution is distinguished by its Options:
  A) codification process
  B) reliance on case laws
  C) cumbersome and complex amendment procedure
  D) dependence on ordinary amendment procedures
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2182:

  Nigeria's foreign policy is guided by the principle of

  Options:
  A) military dominance
  B) economic self-sufficiency
  C) national interest
  D) territorial expansion
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2183: Power differs from influence in that it is Options:
  A) persuasive while influence is directive
  B) coercive while influence is harmful
  C) coercive while influence is persuasive
  D) arrogant while influence is corruptive
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2184: Dispute among member state of ECOWAS are settled by _________? Options:
  A) The Technical and specialized commission
  B) Board of Trustee
  C) The community tribunal
  D) The council of minister
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2185:

  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 2186: The motion by Anthony Enahoro demanding independence for Nigeria was moved in Options:
  A) 1951
  B) 1953
  C) 1956
  D) 1957
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2187: A major problem of military governments in Nigeria is the Options:
  A) absence of proper accountability
  B) abolition of the post of ombudsman
  C) absence of the rule of law
  D) encouragement of foreign investors
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2188: The system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______? Options:
  A) Party system
  B) Party structure
  C) Public opinion
  D) Political party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2189:

  Southern Nigeria was divided into Eastern and Western provinces for administrative purposes in _________

  Options:
  A) 1935
  B) 1937
  C) 1939
  D) 1941
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2190: The principle of collective responsibility implies that Options:
  A) the prime minister can dissolve the entire parliament
  B) the head of state can dismiss the prime minister
  C) each offending minister can be reassigned
  D) the cabinet stands or falls together
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  The correct answer is D .