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 31: The major difference between a state and a nation is that the latter presupposes a Options:
  A) heterogenous population
  B) homogenous population
  C) well defined territory
  D) more organized system
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 32:

  The highest body which performed legislative functions under Babangida Regime was

  Options:
  A) the National Council of State
  B) the Council of Minister
  C) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  D) the Council of ministers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 33: Public opinion is commonly referred to as the composite reaction of the citizenry on Options:
  A) matters relating to association
  B) legal rights of foreigners
  C) matters affecting government
  D) key issues that affect them
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 34: The first military coup d'etat in Nigeria occurred on Options:
  A) October 1 1960
  B) October 1, 1963
  C) January 15, 1966
  D) Jnuary 15, 1967
  E) December 31, 1983
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 35:

  Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society?

  Options:
  A) The Portuguese
  B) The Germans
  C) The British
  D) The French
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 36: The World Health Organization is an agency of Options:
  A) the EEC
  B) NATO
  C) ECOWAS
  D) THE UNO
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 37: A characteristic of most pre - colonial governments in Nigeria is that they Options:
  A) had no defined functions
  B) performed only executive functions
  C) had no clear separation of powers
  D) observed independence of the judiciary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 38: In federal state, powers are shared Options:
  A) between the central government and local governments
  B) between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state
  C) among the major regions of the country
  D) among the federal ministers
  E) equally among the ethnic groups in the country
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 39:

  The federal judge under the 1963 constitution could be removed by the______

  Options:
  A) 2/3 majority of the National Assembly
  B) Federal Judicial Service Commission
  C) Nigerian Judicial Council
  D) Executive president
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 40: Which of the following contributed greatly to the introduction of the Clifford Constitution? Options:
  A) Nigera National Democratic Party
  B) Lagos Youth Moverment
  C) Nigeran Youth Movement
  D) National Congress of British West Africa
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  The correct answer is D .