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 government of Nigeria from 1960 to 1964 was formed by the Options:
  A) NCNC (National Council of Nigerian Citizens)
  B) NPC (Northern People's Congress)
  C) Action Group
  D) NCNC/NEPU (Northern Elements Progressive Union) alliance
  E) B and D above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 32: Which of the following is NOT a statutory function of an embassy? Options:
  A) issuance of visas
  B) collection of information
  C) espionage
  D) welfare of her citizens
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 33: Dispute among member state of ECOWAS are settled by _________? Options:
  A) The Technical and specialized commission
  B) Board of Trustee
  C) The community tribunal
  D) The council of minister
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 34: The most important aspect of political participation in a democracy is Options:
  A) voting in elections
  B) attending political rallies
  C) the observance of electoral processes
  D) registration with a political party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 35: The primary function of the Armed Forces of Nigeria s to Options:
  A) promote and protect the security of the nation
  B) protect the head of state and commander in chief of the armed forces of the nation
  C) protect the citizens against corrupt and oppressive politicians
  D) project the country's image by participating in peace keeping operations
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 36: The first law-making body in Nigeria after amalgamation was Options:
  A) Nigeria Council
  B) Legislative Council
  C) National Assembly
  D) Regional Assembly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 37: The main representative body of the United Nations is the Options:
  A) Security Council
  B) General Assembly
  C) Trusteeship Council
  D) Secretariat
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 38:

  The conference convened to discuss the provisions of the Macpherson Constitution was held in?

  Options:
  A) London
  B) Calabar
  C) Lagos
  D) Ibadan
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 39: The operation of the rule of law is undermined by the Options:
  A) unfriendly attitude of pressure groups
  B) existence of administrative tribunals and special immunities
  C) conspiracy by the two-houses of the legislature to impeach the president
  D) inability of the press to discharge its responsibilities
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 40: Which of the following is NOT characteristic of democracy? Options:
  A) popular sovereignty
  B) regular elections
  C) majority rule
  D) limited franchise
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  The correct answer is D .