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 2241: A major weakness of unicameral legislature is that it Options:
  A) delays legislation
  B) is unsuitable for a unitary state
  C) breeds struggle for power
  D) does not provide a check against hasty legislation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2242: Nigeria demonstrated her commitment to the policy of non-alignment during the regime of Options:
  A) Ibrahim Babangida
  B) Muhammadu Buhari
  C) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
  D) Murtala Muhammed
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2243: An important function of the legislature is Options:
  A) judicial review
  B) review of executive
  C) defending government policies
  D) lobbying
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2244: Free and fair elections do NOT accommodate Options:
  A) obedience to the rules of the game
  B) equality of all votes
  C) freedom of choice by voters
  D) partial electoral administration
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2245: Which of the following countries voted 'no' in the referendum conducted by france in 1958? Options:
  A) Ivory Coast
  B) Togo
  C) Cameroon
  D) Republic of Benin
  E) Guinea
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2246: Public opinion becomes politically relevant when it Options:
  A) criticises people in power
  B) influences the decision of government
  C) aggregates views and interests
  D) is in support of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2247: When did Nigeria gain her Independence? Options:
  A) 1st October, 1963
  B) 31st October, 1690
  C) 1st October, 2012
  D) 1st October, 1960
  E) 12th October, 1992
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2248: The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is known as Options:
  A) political orientation
  B) political apathy
  C) political culture
  D) political socialization
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2249: One effective way by which governments ascertain public support and reactions through Options:
  A) the press
  B) social mobilization
  C) opinion leaders
  D) elections
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2250: Nigeria is regarded as a frontline state because she Options:
  A) assisted ECOMOG troops in Liberia
  B) sent troops for peacekeeping in Somalia
  C) sent policemen for peacekeeping in Namibia
  D) Assisted the liberation struggle in Southern Africa
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  The correct answer is D .