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 561: Groups which seek to bring about changes in government policies without actually controlling the personnel of government are known as Options:
  A) trade unions
  B) pressure groups
  C) secret societies
  D) elite groups
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 562: Foreign Policy refers to Options:
  A) a policy made by a country when it is at war
  B) the general principles of a states international behaviour
  C) a policy made by a foreign country
  D) a policy made by a country for foreigners
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 563: The principle of, the separation of powers implies that the three main organs of government work Options:
  A) separately
  B) independently and co-operatively
  C) against one another
  D) reluctantly and gradually for the executive
  E) together in the interest of other nations
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 564: The Public Service Commission (Nigeria) is responsible for the appointment of all Options:
  A) judges of the High Court
  B) officials of public corporations
  C) civil servants
  D) military personnel
  E) university teachers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 565: Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire? Options:
  A) Bashorun
  B) Aremo
  C) Oyomesi
  D) Alaafin
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 566: The following are international organization except Options:
  A) pressure group
  B) O.A.U
  C) U.N.O.
  D) Commonwealth of nations
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 567:

  The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is_________

  Options:
  A) Ban Ki-moon
  B) Filippo Grandi
  C) Jorge Sampaio
  D) Antonio Guterres
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 568: Which of the following is a feature of democracy? Options:
  A) interdependence of states
  B) state responsibilities to society
  C) power vested in minority parties
  D) popular consultation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 569: State as a political entity refers to Options:
  A) An organized group within a definite territory
  B) An association of men in a given society
  C) A branch of a nation
  D) A geographical location
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 570: The recognition and general acceptance of the right to rule in a country based on laid down regulations is known as Options:
  A) traditional authority
  B) constitutional authority
  C) sovereign authority
  D) legitimate authority
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  The correct answer is D .