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 2231: A typical form of delegated legislation is Options:
  A) an act
  B) a decree
  C) a bill
  D) a bye-law
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2232: The major factor influenced the formulation of Nigerian foreign policy in the First Republic was Options:
  A) geographical location
  B) the colonial legacy
  C) economic consideration
  D) the parliamentary system
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2233: Public Commission established under the 1979 constitution were expected to be Options:
  A) independence of the executive
  B) part of the executive
  C) advisory to the executive
  D) advisory to the legislature
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2234: The first military coup d'etat in Nigeria occurred on Options:
  A) October 1 1960
  B) October 1, 1963
  C) January 15, 1966
  D) Jnuary 15, 1967
  E) December 31, 1983
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2235: The 1960 independence Constitution could be described as written Options:
  A) monarchical and parliamentary
  B) republican and parliamentary
  C) monarchical and presidential
  D) federal and republican
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2236: A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is Options:
  A) France
  B) the United Kingdom
  C) the USA
  D) the Soviet Union
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2237:

  During the cold war, Nigeria's foreign policy was characterized by

  Options:
  A) alignment with the United States
  B) Neutrality and non-alignment
  C) Pursuit of colonial interest
  D) alignment with the Soviet Union
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2238: A typical form of delegated legislation is Options:
  A) an act
  B) a bill
  C) a decree
  D) a bye-law
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2239: What is the name of the motion brought before the chamber asking that leave be given to bring in a bill? Options:
  A) government motion
  B) enactment
  C) approval
  D) leave
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2240: Which of these is NOT a member of the Judiciary? Options:
  A) the chief justice
  B) a high court judge
  C) a magistrate
  D) a lawyer
  E) a grand khadi
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  The correct answer is D .