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 301: Public Commission established under the 1979 constitution were expected to be Options:
  A) independence of the executive
  B) part of the executive
  C) advisory to the executive
  D) advisory to the legislature
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 302: In the pre-colonial Igbo political system, which of the following was the most democratic organ of government ? Options:
  A) the Umuada
  B) Eze
  C) Izu
  D) Oha-na Eze
  E) Otu-Ebiri
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 303: One of the major problems of Nigeria federalism is Options:
  A) imbalance in the structure and sizes of units of federation
  B) pre-colonial administrative structure among the units of federation
  C) lack of revenue to cater for the demands of the federation
  D) inadequate manpower to fill vacancies
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 304: The principle of federal character was adopted in order to promote equitable allocation of Options:
  A) positions and appointments among people of various regions
  B) appointments between the North and the South
  C) opportunities between the males and females
  D) revenue between groups in the country
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 305: when a bill passed by the legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle Options:
  A) probity and accountability
  B) separation of powers
  C) collective responsibility
  D) checks and balances.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 306: Under the constitution of the Second Federal Republic of Nigeria, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the Options:
  A) President
  B) Governor
  C) National Assembly
  D) House of Assembly
  E) National Economic Council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 307: An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is Options:
  A) primary election
  B) electoral college
  C) bye election
  D) general election
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 308: The Economic Commission for Africa is agency of Options:
  A) The OAU
  B) ECOWAS
  C) The EEC
  D) The UNO
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 309: Nations join international organizations so that they could Options:
  A) advance their interests
  B) get foreign aid
  C) form alliances
  D) become more developed
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 310: The granting of internal authority to the regions came under which constitution? Options:
  A) Littleton Constitution
  B) Richard Constitution
  C) Clifford Constitution
  D) Macpherson Constitution
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  The correct answer is B .