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 2191: The central decision-making organ of a confederation is made up of Options:
  A) technocrats appointed by the units
  B) politicians elected from the confederal constituencies
  C) politicians nominated by the government of member states
  D) representatives of pressure groups.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2192: Nigeria's recognition of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola to lead that country was made under Options:
  A) General Yakubu Gowon
  B) General Murtala Mohammed
  C) General Muhammadu Buhari
  D) General Ibrahim Babangida
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2193: The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria transformed the relationship between states and local governments into one of Options:
  A) equality
  B) master and servant
  C) subordination
  D) partnership and cooperation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2194:

  The National Assembly in the second republic was made up of the________

  Options:
  A) House of Chiefs and the Senate
  B) Lower House and the House of Representatives
  C) Senate and the House of Lords
  D) None
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2195: How does the president relieve a minister of his appointment in a presidential system of government Options:
  A) In consultation with the legislature
  B) After serving a full tenure
  C) In consultation with the judiciary
  D) By unilateral action
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2196: In the 18th century, a new wind of development blow over Europe and the development was referred to__________? Options:
  A) Labour Revolution
  B) Doctrine Revolution
  C) Industrial Revolution
  D) Economic Revolution
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2197: The process of learning the norms and values associated with a political system is referred to as political Options:
  A) socialization
  B) indoctrination
  C) culture
  D) participation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2198: One argument against a multi-party system is the Options:
  A) inability to develop the nation
  B) encouraagement of diverse opinions and opposition
  C) ability to attract foreign investment
  D) banning of pressure groups
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2199:

  ________refers to the manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats,

  Options:
  A) Delimitation
  B) Devolution
  C) Determination
  D) Gerrymandering
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2200: A hereditary system of government is Options:
  A) an oligarchy
  B) a gerontocracy
  C) an aristocracy
  D) a monarchy
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  The correct answer is D .