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 291: In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy? Options:
  A) Robert Michels
  B) Adolf Gasser
  C) Adolf Hitler
  D) Edmunde Burke
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 292: The earliest classification of constitutions was the work of Options:
  A) Aristotle
  B) J.J. Rouseau
  C) K.C. Wheare
  D) Plato
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 293: One of the important advantages of federalism is that Options:
  A) any component state can secede at any time
  B) each state can develop at its own peace
  C) each state can only spend money allocated to it by the centre
  D) citizens cannot be taxed by both state and federal governments
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 294: The Technical Aids Corps was established during the regime of Options:
  A) Ibrahim Babangida
  B) Muhammadu Buhari
  C) Olusegun obasanjo
  D) Sani Abacha
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 295: One of the most essential characteristics of the state is Options:
  A) legitimacy
  B) the civil service
  C) the rule of law
  D) sovereignty
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 296: The essence of ECOWAS is to________ Options:
  A) bring political parties together
  B) foster interstate economic and political co-operation
  C) emerging political event
  D) expansion of scopes and powers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 297: The Secretary General of the United Nations is appointed by the Options:
  A) Security Council acting alone
  B) Permanent members of the Security Council on the recommendation of the General Assembly
  C) General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council
  D) General Assembly in plenary session
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 298: Which of the following is a feature of checks and balances? Options:
  A) judicial review
  B) code of conduct
  C) judicial precedent
  D) judicial immunity
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 299: A common means of influencing public opinion is Options:
  A) Public policy-making
  B) legislation
  C) propaganda
  D) lobbying
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 300:

  Which of the following is a characteristic of pressure groups?

  Options:
  A) They aim to gain political power
  B) They are funded by the government
  C) They are political parties
  D) They represent the interest of a specific section of the society
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  The correct answer is D .