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 351: Parastatals are established to Options:
  A) enhance enterprenual skills
  B) expand business transactions
  C) maximize government profits
  D) render social services
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 352: Under the present local government system in Nigeria, local councils get the bulk their finances from Options:
  A) rates and taxes
  B) state governments
  C) the federal government
  D) self-help schemes
  E) fines and penalties by the courts
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 353:

  Acceleration of the independence movements in the British West African Colonies was essentially because of the________

  Options:
  A) posture of the British Governor Generals
  B) influence of the christianity ideology
  C) tolerance for political participation and demonstration through political parties
  D) speedy grant of independence in the French Colonies
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 354: Between 1966 and 1975, the highest legislative body in Nigeria was the Options:
  A) Armed Force Revolutionary Council
  B) Supreme Military Council
  C) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  D) Provisional Ruling Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 355:

  While pressure groups aim at influencing government decisions, the primary aim of political parties is to ______

  Options:
  A) promote the welfare of their members
  B) execute particular programmes
  C) influence legislation in order to benefit their members
  D) control political power
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 356: The Aro age-grade system in Igbo land was Options:
  A) a religious organization
  B) a commercial organization
  C) a political organization
  D) an imperial organization
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 357: Values beliefs and orientation of a political system are internalized through Options:
  A) political culture
  B) political socialization
  C) political developement
  D) political power
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 358: A bye-law is made by Options:
  A) parliament
  B) congress
  C) an electoral college
  D) the local government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 359: The immediate cause of the 1966 military coup de'etat in Nigeria was Options:
  A) nepotism
  B) political instability
  C) military ambition
  D) corruption
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 360: The right that enables citizens to express their electoral preferences is Options:
  A) Franchise
  B) suffrage
  C) coat-tails
  D) referendum
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  The correct answer is A .