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 51: The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is Options:
  A) 5 years
  B) 4 years
  C) 2 years
  D) 6 years
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 52:

  Which of the following is a perverted form of democracy?

  Options:
  A) Feudalism
  B) Republicanism
  C) Monarchy
  D) Oligarchy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 53:

  The judicial organ of government is the body which _________

  Options:
  A) implements the law
  B) makes the law
  C) punishes lawbreakers
  D) interprets the law
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 54: Which of the following sets of factors contributed to the development of nationalism in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Racial discrimination and oppression
  B) corruption and ethnicity
  C) paternalism and indirect rule
  D) election malpractices and party differences
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 55: In 1973, following an OAU resolution, Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Options:
  A) South Africa
  B) France
  C) Israel
  D) Cuba
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 56: Members of the Senate in Nigeria's First Republic were Options:
  A) Elected directly by the people
  B) Elected by electoral college
  C) Nominated by regional and federal governments
  D) Norminated by the president of the house
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 57:

  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 58: The rule of law is negation of Options:
  A) equality before the law
  B) supremacy of the law
  C) Limited power
  D) absolute power
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 59: Nigeria is regarded as a frontline state because she Options:
  A) assisted ECOMOG troops in Liberia
  B) sent troops for peacekeeping in Somalia
  C) sent policemen for peacekeeping in Namibia
  D) Assisted the liberation struggle in Southern Africa
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 60: The fusion of the executive and legislative organs of government is associated with Options:
  A) monarchy
  B) the presidential system
  C) fascism
  D) the parliamentary system
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  The correct answer is D .