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 21: The form of government in which the powers of the hereditary ruler are limited is Options:
  A) aristocracy
  B) constitutional monarchy
  C) absolute monarchy
  D) totalitarianism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 22: Nigeria's high standing in the UN General Assembly is underscored by her Options:
  A) military strenght
  B) successes in UN elective offices
  C) contribution to global peace
  D) financial contributions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 23: Nigeria is NOT a member of Options:
  A) the Common wealth
  B) OPEC
  C) ECOWAS
  D) NATO
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 24: The Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last for Options:
  A) nine years
  B) five years
  C) twelve years
  D) six years
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 25: The fees collected by local governments at motor parks represents Options:
  A) levies
  B) fines
  C) income tax
  D) user charge
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 26: A member of the Commonwealth that was not colonized by Britain is Options:
  A) Malaysia
  B) Uganda
  C) Mozambique
  D) Jamaica
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 27: Marxism is directed against Options:
  A) state ownership of the means of production
  B) materialism
  C) the proletariat
  D) socialism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 28: Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic feature of a state? Options:
  A) A territory
  B) An army
  C) A government
  D) A system of laws
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 29: In order to qualify for membership of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, a citizen must have attained the age of Options:
  A) 21
  B) 18
  C) 30
  D) 54
  E) 25
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 30: The problem that has bedevilled many developing societies is known as ______? Options:
  A) Enforcement
  B) Impartiality
  C) Inefficient judicial institution
  D) Corruption
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  The correct answer is D .