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 41: An important function of a constitution is that it Options:
  A) provide a framework for the study of government
  B) facilities cross-fertilization of ideas of governance
  C) serves as the fountian head of authority for the execise of power
  D) promotes citizen participation in government and administration.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 42: The constitution that introduced restricted franchise into Nigerian politics was the Options:
  A) Independence Constitution
  B) Lyttelton Constitution
  C) Richards Constitution
  D) Clifford Constitution
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 43: What is the name of the motion brought before the chamber asking that leave be given to bring in a bill? Options:
  A) government motion
  B) enactment
  C) approval
  D) leave
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 44: A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it Options:
  A) emphasizes political differences
  B) makes accountability difficult
  C) negates freedom of association
  D) delays decision-making.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 45: The Babangida administration's transition to civil rule programme officially started in Options:
  A) 1992
  B) 1990
  C) 1987
  D) 1985
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 46: Under the 1963 constitution,items not listed in the exclusive and concurrent list were within the exclusive competence of the Options:
  A) Executive
  B) federal parliament
  C) regional legislatures
  D) judiciary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 47: A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is Options:
  A) lack of adequate resources
  B) its inability to restrain bureaucratic excesses
  C) lack of clear-cut mandate
  D) lack of executive power to enforce decisions
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 48: Nigeria was suspended from the Commonwealth because of her Options:
  A) tacit approval of military dictatorship
  B) negative position towards other nations
  C) complete negligence of freedom of the press
  D) violation of fundamental human rights
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 49: OPEC has strong influence with the__________ Options:
  A) IMF
  B) EU
  C) ADB
  D) AU
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 50: The Economic Commission for Africa is an organ of Options:
  A) OAU
  B) ECOWAS
  C) UNO
  D) EEC
  E) UNESCO
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  The correct answer is C .