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 concept of the independence of the judiciary means that________

  Options:
  A) The judiciary must not attempt to meddle into legislative and executive affairs
  B) The powers of the courts can not be subjected of executive re-assessment
  C) The sanctity of the office of the Judges and Justices must be preserved without prejudice
  D) All means of legislative or executive influence on judicial decision making must be disabled
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 242: Universal Adult Suffrage means all Options:
  A) adult citizens canvote
  B) citizens can vote
  C) qualified citizens can vote
  D) literate citizens can vote
  E) males can vote
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 243:

  In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is typically ___________.

  Options:
  A) elected directly by the people
  B) the leader of the majority party in the legislature
  C) appointed by the judiciary
  D) chosen by the head of state
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 244: Groups which seek to bring about changes in government policies without actually controlling the personnel of government are known as Options:
  A) trade unions
  B) pressure groups
  C) secret societies
  D) elite groups
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 245: The most remarkable thing about post-independence political development in the Gambia is Options:
  A) that the country has been swallowed up by the much bigger country of Senegal
  B) the relatively untarnished reputation of sir Dauda Jawara
  C) that without reliance on overwhelming force, the government has remained in power and tolerated opposition
  D) the uniquely robust economy which the government has succeeded in establishing for the country and distributed fairly among its people
  E) the existence of opposition parties
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 246:

  Amendment of the U. N. O. charter is the duty of the ........

  Options:
  A) Security Council
  B) Secretariat
  C) General Assembly
  D) Trusteeship Council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 247: The method used to determine the possible outcome of an electoral contest is Options:
  A) press review
  B) plebiscite
  C) opinion poll
  D) referendum
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 248: Which of these factors motivated colonialism in Africa? Options:
  A) Scientific superiority
  B) Humanitarianism
  C) Economic interest
  D) Cultural superiority
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 249: Constitutionalism means Options:
  A) promotion of the constitution
  B) respect for the constitution
  C) electoral processes based on the constitution
  D) voting rule and regulations
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 250: One of the central tenets of the fascist doctrine is that the leader is Options:
  A) supreme relative to the constitution
  B) subordinate to the norms of the society
  C) subordinate to the laws of the state
  D) weak relative to the constitution
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  The correct answer is A .