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 221: Nigeria's high standing in the UN General Assembly is underscored by her Options:
  A) military strenght
  B) successes in UN elective offices
  C) contribution to global peace
  D) financial contributions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 222: The organ of the UN that served as eustodiait of some African countries prior to their independence is _________? Options:
  A) The international court of justice
  B) the security council
  C) the truteeship council
  D) the general assembly
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 223:

  The last measure used by the pressure groups issuing a condition to be satisfied within a stipulated time is called_______

  Options:
  A) Lobbying
  B) Ultimatum
  C) Dialogue
  D) Strike
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 224:

  The defense pact between Nigeria and Britain was canceled in the year

  Options:
  A) 1967
  B) 1960
  C) 1962
  D) 1965
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 225: When sovereignty rest with component states in a political system the constitution is referred to as Options:
  A) flexible
  B) unitary
  C) confederal
  D) federal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 226: The body responsible for exercising the functions of local governments in the 1976 reforms was the________ Options:
  A) local government commission
  B) local government council
  C) local government committee
  D) committee of chairmen and supervisory councilors
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 227: Under the 1979 Constitution, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the Options:
  A) House of Assembly
  B) National Economic Council
  C) Federal Legislature
  D) Council of State
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 228: The non-British colony which is a member of the Common wealth is Options:
  A) Rwanda
  B) Guinea-Bissau
  C) Mozambique
  D) Eritrea
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 229: The first leader of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons was Options:
  A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
  B) Michael Okpara
  C) Samuel Ikoku
  D) Herbert Macaulay
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 230: Which of the following performs quasi-legislative functions? Options:
  A) The Judiciary
  B) The Traditional Institutions
  C) The Civil Service
  D) The Executive
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  The correct answer is D .