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 591: One of the main reasons for the creation of more local government in Nigeria is to Options:
  A) make them more responsive to people's needs
  B) weaken the powers of traditional authorities
  C) make them more receptive to traditional rulers
  D) establish them as the third tier in the federal structure
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 592: The major motivation of British colonization of Nigeria was to ______________ Options:
  A) spread religion
  B) satisfy British economic interests
  C) westernize Nigerians
  D) protect Nigeria from external attack
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 593:

  The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 3 1983 is called a __________

  Options:
  A) Collegial system of government
  B) Presidential system of government
  C) Unitary system of government
  D) Parliamentary system of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 594: In the Parliamentary System of government executive powers are vested in Options:
  A) The President
  B) Parliament
  C) the Party in government
  D) the Cabinet
  E) a few powerful men in the country
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 595: In a Parliamentary system of government, a Bill is almost certain to be passed after the Options:
  A) second reading
  B) third reading
  C) fourth reading
  D) fifth reading
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 596: Nigeria's non-alignment policy in the sixties lacked real substance because of her Options:
  A) A frocentric policy
  B) Poor economic potential
  C) Partnership with Asian countries
  D) Close ties with Britain
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 597:

  The absence of an independent judiciary is a feature of

  Options:
  A) limited monarchy
  B) capitalıst system
  C) republican system
  D) oligarchy system
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 598: The principle of federal character was adopted in order to promote equitable allocation of Options:
  A) positions and appointments among people of various regions
  B) appointments between the North and the South
  C) opportunities between the males and females
  D) revenue between groups in the country
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 599: A constitution is classified as unwritten when it Options:
  A) does not emanate from the legislature
  B) provides for separation of powers
  C) originates from Britain
  D) is not contained in any single document
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 600:

  Nigeria shares its longest border with which West African country?

  Options:
  A) Niger
  B) Chad
  C) Ghana
  D) Benin
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  The correct answer is A .