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 241: The term rule of law is applicable only Options:
  A) in western-type democracies
  B) in socialist countries
  C) in developing countries
  D) in state where laws are supreme
  E) if the regime is not military
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 242: Where is the Headquarters of the fund of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)? Options:
  A) Lagos
  B) Accra
  C) Cotonou
  D) Abidjan
  E) Lome
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 243: Democracy means a system of government in which Options:
  A) the majority rules
  B) the minority rules
  C) there is no party system
  D) the people rule
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 244: The principle of checks and balances is necessary because it Options:
  A) prevents governments from becoming dictatorial
  B) prevents the Executive from functioning
  C) makes the Executive stronger than the other organs
  D) makes the three organs hate each other
  E) leaves each organ of government independent of the Judiciary
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 245: Separation of powers is a principle which enables each arm of government to Options:
  A) probe one another
  B) overlap the functions of the other
  C) carry out its constitutional functions
  D) moderate the scope of the constitution
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 246: In the OYO traditional political system the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as Options:
  A) Tributary Chiefs
  B) Bal;es
  C) Obas
  D) Ogboni
  E) Oyomesi
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 247:

  After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because .....

  Options:
  A) The Second World War enhanced colonial rule
  B) Colonial rule became less oppressive
  C) Colonial rule was in disarray
  D) The Second World War boosted their morale
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 248: OPEC has strong influence with the__________ Options:
  A) IMF
  B) EU
  C) ADB
  D) AU
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 249: The motion for self-government in Niger was proposed by Chief Anthony Enahoro in Options:
  A) 1950
  B) 1953
  C) 1956
  D) 1958
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 250: The first Governor-General of Nigeria was Options:
  A) Lord Lugard
  B) Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe
  C) Sir James Robertson
  D) (the late) Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi
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  The correct answer is A .