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 231: In theory, one major advantage of the one-party system is that it Options:
  A) eliminates intra-party conflict
  B) promotes greater mass participation in government
  C) serves as an instrument of national integration
  D) guarantees social justice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 232:

  Which of the following was the last to win independence from colonial rule ?

  Options:
  A) Cote d'Ivoire
  B) Algeria
  C) Tanzania
  D) Angola
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 233: Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire? Options:
  A) Bashorun
  B) Aremo
  C) Oyomesi
  D) Alaafin
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 234: One major determinant of Nigeria's foreign policy is Options:
  A) external influences
  B) commitment to world peace
  C) cooperation among African States
  D) non-alignmenty in world affairs
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 235: A common feature of the earlier political parties in Nigeria was that they Options:
  A) were formed by the government
  B) started as a social-cultural organizations
  C) were backed by the colonialists
  D) were non-elitist in nature
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 236: Early nationalist activities manifested in the form of _____? Options:
  A) discrimination
  B) resistance
  C) participation
  D) disagreement
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 237: An electoral district for a local government election is a Options:
  A) Constituency
  B) Local government area
  C) polling booth
  D) Ward
  E) Market
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 238: The prominent role Nigeria played in the UN in the 70's earned her Options:
  A) non-permanent membership position
  B) permanent representation at the UN
  C) membership of the Security Council
  D) chairmanship of the General Assembly
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 239:

  The Security Council of the United Nations Organization has

  Options:
  A) five permanent members
  B) seven permanent members
  C) four permanent members
  D) three permanent members.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 240: Indirect election was first introduced in Nigeria by the Options:
  A) Lyttleton Constitution
  B) Macpherson Constitution
  C) Richards Constitution
  D) Clifford Constitution
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  The correct answer is C .