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:

  That type of sovereignty that thrives on legitimacy is__________

  Options:
  A) external sovereignty
  B) vested on any form of government
  C) legal sovereignty
  D) within the people's mandate
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 232: Which of these statements is CORRECT about proportional Representation? Options:
  A) it makes the assembly representative of all citizens
  B) it is simple to operate
  C) it preserves the party system
  D) it gives the parties seats in proportion to their popular support
  E) it legalizes dictatorship
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 233:

  The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of _______

  Options:
  A) Uniform ideology
  B) Commitment by members
  C) Common customs union
  D) Common currency
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 234: A constitution is classified as unwritten when it Options:
  A) does not emanate from the legislature
  B) provides for separation of powers
  C) originates from Britain
  D) is not contained in any single document
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 235: Which of the following international organization was in existence before the outbreak of the Second World War? Options:
  A) The OAU
  B) The League of Nations
  C) The UNO
  D) The Commonwealth of Nations
  E) ECOWAS
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 236: In the Nigerian Constitution,the powers to create local governments lie with the Options:
  A) state governors
  B) National Assembly
  C) Presidency
  D) state house of assembly
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 237: Deregulation as an economic policy borders on Options:
  A) the removal of subsidies on public utilities
  B) the removal of restrictions and extension of competition
  C) privatization
  D) commercialization
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 238: In the Old Oyo Empire, the Ajele Options:
  A) was the one led by the army
  B) ensured the safety of all trade routes
  C) ensured good governance of the districts
  D) mobilised the army
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 239: Dual mandate was proposed by Options:
  A) Hugh Clapperton
  B) Hugh Clifford
  C) Lord Lugard
  D) George Goldie
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 240: The highest Court in Nigeria is called the Options:
  A) Federal Court of Appeal
  B) High Court
  C) Upper Area Court
  D) Supreme Court
  E) Sharia Court of Appeal
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  The correct answer is D .