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 major merit of privatization is that it increases Options:
  A) industrial harmony
  B) public fiscal resources
  C) activities on the stock exchange
  D) labour turnover
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 522:

  Nigeria's foreign policy is guided by the principle of

  Options:
  A) military dominance
  B) economic self-sufficiency
  C) national interest
  D) territorial expansion
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 523: According to Marxist theory, those who own and control the mans of production in a capitalist society are the Options:
  A) producers
  B) bourgeoisie
  C) colonialists
  D) proletariats
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 524:

  The political party serves as________

  Options:
  A) A platform upon which the rights and liberties of the people can be attained
  B) The group aggregating the interest of all in the state
  C) A platform for rebelling against military rule
  D) A platform for interest representation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 525:

  Deconcentration of power means the_______

  Options:
  A) sharing of powers among tiers of government
  B) creation of semi autonomous units to govern other parts of a state
  C) process of setting strategies or policies for the subsidiary territories in the state by putting recognized personnel in place
  D) act of delegating powers and authority to component units that exist in a state
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 526: An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions known as Options:
  A) primary election
  B) general election
  C) mid-term election
  D) bye-election
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 527: The set of policies on the basis of which countries interact with one another is called Options:
  A) constructive engagement policy
  B) socio-economic policy
  C) national policy
  D) foreign policy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 528:

  Who amongst the following did not serve as secretary general of the League of nations?

  Options:
  A) Josip Broz Tito
  B) Sean Lester
  C) Joseph Avenoi
  D) Eric Drummond
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 529: In 1979, the non-aligned member states were Options:
  A) 21
  B) 27
  C) 37
  D) 19
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 530: The 1976 Local government reforms was embarked upon by the central government under the leadership of ______? Options:
  A) General Olusegun Obasanjo
  B) General Sanni Abacha
  C) General Mohammed Buhari
  D) Goodluck Jonathan
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  The correct answer is A .