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 331: In order to assist fellow developing countries, Nigeria initiated the Options:
  A) New Partnership for African Development
  B) Economic Community of West African States
  C) Concept of Medium Powers
  D) Technical Aid Corps Scheme
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 332: A representative of a Commonwealth country in another member state is known as Options:
  A) Consul-General
  B) Ambassador
  C) Attache
  D) High Commissioner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 333: The primary duty of citizens to the state is Options:
  A) loyalty to traditional rulers
  B) obedience to ministers
  C) obedience to politicians
  D) allegiance to the government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 334: The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 31st 1983 is called a Options:
  A) collegial system of government
  B) presidential system of government
  C) unitary system of government
  D) parliamentary system of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 335: Proportional representation favours a: Options:
  A) multi-party system
  B) three-party system
  C) two-party system
  D) one party system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 336: Separation of power is primarily a Options:
  A) means of ensuring parliamentary supremacy
  B) Restriction on the powers of the executive
  C) device to limit the powers of the executive to enhance individual freedom
  D) means of guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary
  E) means of institutionalizing opposition
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 337: Which of the following reasons best explains why Nigeria during the first republic, could not pursue an independent foreign policy? Options:
  A) the numerous differences among the ethnic groups
  B) lack of political ideology
  C) Nigeria was a non-aligned country
  D) Nigeria's economy was dependent on the Western countries
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 338: The head of a Nigerian mission in a Commonwealth country is called Options:
  A) an Ambassador
  B) a Consul General
  C) a High Commissioner
  D) an Attache
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 339: Centralization of power is the basic feature of Options:
  A) federalism
  B) a confederation
  C) a presidential system
  D) a unitary government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 340: During the struggle for Angolan independence Nigeria supported Options:
  A) UNITA
  B) MPLA
  C) FNLA
  D) SWAPO
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  The correct answer is B .