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: The highest grade in the civil service is known as the Options:
  A) administrative cadre
  B) executive cadre
  C) clerical cadre
  D) technical cadre
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 352: Which of the following has NOT been a Secretary General of the O.A.U? Options:
  A) Adebayo Adedeji
  B) Ide Oumarou
  C) Diallo Telhi
  D) Edem Kodjo
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 353: The major function of civil service is Options:
  A) providing relevant information on government
  B) keeping records of the activities of government
  C) promoting the interest of civil servants
  D) advising government and implementing its policies
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 354: Voting first started in Nigeria in 1923 because the Clifford Constitution of 1922 because Options:
  A) independence
  B) self-government
  C) dominion status
  D) elective principle
  E) decolonization
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 355: 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 356:

  The head of the districts in the Hausa/Fulani Empire were the_________

  Options:
  A) Emirs of Gwandu and Sokoto
  B) Galadima
  C) Hakimi
  D) Sarkin Ruwa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 357: In a federal state, power is shared Options:
  A) between the central government and the local authorities
  B) among the states of the federation
  C) among the major regions of the country
  D) between the central government and other co-ordinate units
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 358: Under the Independence Constitution, the head of government was the Options:
  A) Governor general
  B) President
  C) Prime minister
  D) Premier
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 359: If the rights of the individual are violated or threatened, where can he go for redress? Options:
  A) the Executive branch of government
  B) the Legislative branch of government
  C) the Local government council
  D) the Judicial branch of government
  E) the Ministry for internal of Home Affairs
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 360: Under the 1979 Constitution of Nigeria, the president of the federal republic could only be removed from the office by Options:
  A) the national assembly
  B) the senate
  C) the house of assembly
  D) a motion approved by at least two-thirds of all the state houses of assembly
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  The correct answer is A .