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 state is admitted into the United Nations on the Options:
  A) recommendation of the secretary general to the security council
  B) concurrent vote of the security council and the general assembly
  C) enabling action of the general assembly
  D) sponsorship of any member of the organization
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 262: In the cabinet system of government, individual responsibility of ministers means that ____________ Options:
  A) only ministers can be held responsible for errors
  B) a minister must hold his subordinates responsible for his failures
  C) the prime ministers can remove an erring minister
  D) no individual can be held responsible for government decisions
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 263: Accountability in public office means that officers shall Options:
  A) keep proper account of state finances
  B) render good account of their activities
  C) not accept bribes and gratification
  D) declare their assets periodically
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 264:

  When a state is subject to no other authority, it is said to be _________

  Options:
  A) powerful
  B) legitmate
  C) authoritative
  D) sovereign
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 265:

  The Gulf War of 1990 is an indication that the U. N. O. is unable to _______

  Options:
  A) ensure free world trade
  B) stop colonialism
  C) control armament
  D) ensure permanent world peace
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 266: In federal state, powers are shared Options:
  A) between the central government and local governments
  B) between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state
  C) among the major regions of the country
  D) among the federal ministers
  E) equally among the ethnic groups in the country
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 267: After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because Options:
  A) colonial rule became less oppressive
  B) colonial rule was in disarray
  C) the second world war boosted their morale
  D) the second world war enhanced colonial rule.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 268: A major contentious issue confronting the Nigerian Federalism is Options:
  A) poverty
  B) health care delivery
  C) education
  D) revenue allocation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 269:

  In a democratic system _______

  Options:
  A) Majority Vote
  B) Legal Sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
  C) Electoral college is always necessary
  D) Minority vote but majority rule
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 270: The set of policies on the basis of which countries interact with one another is called Options:
  A) constructive engagement policy
  B) socio-economic policy
  C) national policy
  D) foreign policy
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  The correct answer is D .