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 2261: A parliamentary system of government is characterized by Options:
  A) separation of powers
  B) fusion of power
  C) delegated legislation
  D) legislative supremacy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2262:

  The lbadan Conference of 1950 was convened to discuss the provisions of the ....

  Options:
  A) Richards Constitution
  B) Macpherson Constitution
  C) Clifford Constitution
  D) Lyttleton Constitution
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2263: The economic basis of feudalism is Options:
  A) trade
  B) capital
  C) agriculture
  D) slavery
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2264: Public opinion can be measured through Options:
  A) negotiation
  B) strike action
  C) referendum
  D) rumour
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2265: The concept of sovereignty can best be defined as the Options:
  A) state of being surpreme in authority
  B) power of the executive president
  C) supremacy of the legislature
  D) supremacy of the executive
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2266: The highest decision-making body in Nigeria under the Buhari's military regime was the ________ Options:
  A) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  B) Supreme Military Council
  C) National Council of States
  D) Federal Executive Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2267: It was through the activities of that the Niger area became a British sphere of influence Options:
  A) Lord Lugard
  B) the United Africa Company
  C) Herbert Macaulay
  D) the Royal Niger Company
  E) Aj'ayi Crowther
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2268: In a parliamentary system,the functions of the head of state and the head of government are vested in Options:
  A) the inner cabinet
  B) an indidvidual
  C) two different individuals
  D) the ministerial council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2269: Under proportional representation, elections are won on the basis of Options:
  A) simple majority of votes
  B) absolute majority of votes cast
  C) Two-thirds majority of voters cast
  D) votes received relative to those of other parties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2270: Which constitution was created to legislate for the Lagos Colony and the Southern Provinces? Options:
  A) The Richard Constitution
  B) The Clifford Constitution
  C) The Lyttleton Constitution
  D) The Macpherson Constitution
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  The correct answer is B .