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 381:

  The Nigerian constitution guarantees freedom of speech under which fundamental right?

  Options:
  A) Right to freedom of thought
  B) Right to privacy
  C) Right to freedom of expression
  D) Right to life
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 382: Federalism is a constitutional arrangement in which Options:
  A) the national and regional governments derive their power from the constitution
  B) the national government acts only through the regional governments
  C) regional and local authorities exist at the pleasure of national government
  D) the national government does not reach individual citizens directly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 383: Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 constitution to ensure Options:
  A) loyalty
  B) Economic empowerment
  C) Equity
  D) Even development
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 384: The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as Options:
  A) gender equality
  B) political mandate
  C) restricted franchise
  D) universal suffrage
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 385: The termination of a session of a legislature by proclamation issued by the head of state is called Options:
  A) prorogation
  B) dissolution
  C) plebiscite
  D) summons
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 386: Iran, Iraq and which countries first created OPEC? Options:
  A) Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
  B) Venezuela, Dubai, Greece
  C) Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
  D) Venezuela, Vienna.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 387: The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is Options:
  A) Boutrous Boutrous-Ghali
  B) Joe Garba
  C) Ibrahim Gambari
  D) Kofi Annan
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 388: A one party state is a state where Options:
  A) there are no general elections
  B) the president cannot be opposed
  C) there is complete argreement on issues among party members
  D) the ruling party is the only legal one
  E) all of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 389: A country made up of semi autonomous units is Options:
  A) a confederation
  B) a federation
  C) a region
  D) unitary
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 390: 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 .