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 261: A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is Options:
  A) aristocracy
  B) theocracy
  C) plutocracy
  D) gerontocracy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 262: The first international organization Nigeria joined after independence is the Options:
  A) United Nations Organization
  B) Cmmonwealth of Nations African Unity
  C) Commonwealth of Nations
  D) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 263: Public corporations are established to Options:
  A) reduce government spending
  B) boost government revenue
  C) improve provision of social amenities
  D) create vacancies for political appointments
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 264: The two-chambers of elected national representatives in Nigeria are called Options:
  A) the National Assembly
  B) House of Assembly
  C) the Senate
  D) the parliament
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 265: An institution that transforms a myriad of demands into a more manageable proposal is the Options:
  A) executive
  B) legislature
  C) government
  D) political party
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 266: Nigeria's departure from pro-west policy during the Murtala Muhammed regime was as a result of Options:
  A) the economic interest of the West in Nigeria
  B) Nigeria's increased international influence
  C) the growing trade between Nigeria and the East
  D) Nigeria's concern for decolonization in Africa
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 267: The citizenship of a country could be acquired through_____________ Options:
  A) registration and arbitration
  B) presidential proclamation
  C) birth and naturalization
  D) parliamentary legislation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 268: The privatization of public corporation is aimed at Options:
  A) making their goods and services available
  B) making them reliable
  C) making them mre efficient
  D) allowing the public to control them
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 269: The major change effected by the government of major General J.T.U Aguyi-Ironsi was the Options:
  A) abolition of federalism
  B) reposting of government officials
  C) dissolution of boards of corporations
  D) creation of states
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 270: The term, comprador bourgeoise has been used by scholars to describe Options:
  A) foreign businessmen in Nigerian
  B) foreign diplomats working in Nigeria
  C) Nigerian businessmen who represent foreign interests
  D) Nigerian contractors to foreign government
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  The correct answer is C .