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 2281: Under the constitution of the Second Federal Republic of Nigeria, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the Options:
  A) President
  B) Governor
  C) National Assembly
  D) House of Assembly
  E) National Economic Council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2282: Pressure groups harmonize different individual concerns through interest Options:
  A) individual concerns through interest
  B) mobilization
  C) aggregation
  D) manipulation
  E) articulation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2283: A major weakness of confederation is Options:
  A) over-concentration of authority
  B) tendency towards secession
  C) lack of local independence
  D) lack of common currency
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2284:

  A political party often with a radical viewpoint and perspective to sensitive state affairs matters is often labelled as a ___party

  Options:
  A) conservatist
  B) liberal
  C) democratic
  D) elitist
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2285:

  The highest body which performed legislative functions under Babangida Regime was

  Options:
  A) the National Council of State
  B) the Council of Minister
  C) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  D) the Council of ministers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2286: Oligarchy is a form of government which Options:
  A) enhances the interest of the ruling few
  B) enhances the electoral chances of the majority
  C) disregards the views of the minority
  D) protects the interest of the common people
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2287: Laws enacted by the legislature are known as ___ ? Options:
  A) Legislation
  B) Legislature
  C) Budget
  D) Executive
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2288: In Nigeria, the agency mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal peace and security is the Options:
  A) army
  B) navy
  C) civil defence corps
  D) police
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2289: Sucessive population figures have been contested in Nigeria because of ______? Options:
  A) gender consideration
  B) religious consideration
  C) geographical disparity
  D) political consideration
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2290: In order to dispense justice impartially, the judiciary primarily needs Options:
  A) discipline
  B) logistics
  C) motivation
  D) independence
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  The correct answer is D .