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 521: A key characteristic of the civil service is Options:
  A) transparency
  B) patriotism
  C) merit system
  D) quota system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 522: 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 523: The geographical entity in which the traditional ruler was both the religious and political head was the Options:
  A) Tiv society
  B) Efik kingdom
  C) Jukun kingdom
  D) Sokoto Caliphate
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 524: The OAU was formed in Options:
  A) 1946
  B) 1956
  C) 1960
  D) 1963
  E) 1965
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 525: Nationalist agitation began in Nigeria with the Options:
  A) annexation of Lagos in 1861
  B) formation of West African Youth League
  C) Lagos protest against war rate in 1908
  D) introduction of indirect rules
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 526: An example of promotional pressure group is the Options:
  A) Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
  B) Nigerian Medical Association
  C) Civil Liberties Organisation
  D) Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 527: Representative Democracy is best characterized by Options:
  A) free elections and proper register of voters
  B) proper constitutencies and a real choice of candidates
  C) a politically educated electorate
  D) representation only for the poor
  E) rule by the interest groups
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 528: The power of appointing the chairman of the independent National Electoral commission is vested in the Options:
  A) President
  B) Senate
  C) Judicial council
  D) Council of state
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 529: The major role of national legislature is to Options:
  A) scrutinize and criticize the executive branch
  B) step into political vacum created by weak executives
  C) Expose and supervise the government
  D) make laws for the general welfare of citizens
  E) find ways and means to get money for governments
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 530: The United Nations charter is an instrument that Options:
  A) sets out the rights and obligations of member states
  B) provides for funding of memeber states
  C) facilitates the resolution of disputes among member states
  D) determines the admission of member states
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  The correct answer is A .