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: In a democratic government, franchise is given to all_________ Options:
  A) adult citizens
  B) citizens
  C) resident adults
  D) loyal party members
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 592: In which of the following countries has the UN carried out peace-keeping operations? Options:
  A) Cyprus, Singapore and South Africa
  B) Lebanon, the Congo and Mexico
  C) Cyprus, Somalia and Yugoslavia
  D) Nigeria, Botswana and the Congo
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 593: A written constitution is one that Options:
  A) cannot be modified or amended
  B) can only be amended by the highest legislative body
  C) is contained in a single document
  D) is drawn up by draftsmen
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 594: The legislative arm of a government is always Options:
  A) the Parliament
  B) the Cabinet
  C) the highest organ of government
  D) the body that makes laws
  E) the body that interprets laws
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 595: The French idea of assimilation as applied in their colonies Options:
  A) was to make Frenchment out of African subjects
  B) would have been allowed to produce more Frenchmen in the colonies than in traditional African
  C) recognised real value in traditional African culture and was merely aimed at upgrading it
  D) produced nothing but African puppets in the colonies
  E) was abandoned within a couple of years of its operation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 596: The members of the Nigeria Constituent Assembly were elected by Options:
  A) bye-election
  B) a general election
  C) electoral colleges
  D) referenda
  E) indirect election
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 597: One feature of the federal system of government is that the centre is____________ Options:
  A) superior to the other components
  B) inferior to the other components
  C) equal to the other components
  D) of-unlimited jurisdiction
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 598: The commission established to handle the electoral activities in the Second Republic of Nigeria was Options:
  A) FEDECO
  B) NEC
  C) INEC
  D) NECON
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 599: Under the military regime in Nigeria state enactments are known as Options:
  A) laws
  B) decree
  C) edicts
  D) promulgations
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 600:

  Which of the following is a function of the Public ComplaintsCommission?

  Options:
  A) Managing public transportation
  B) Enforcing criminal laws
  C) Conducting investigations and enquiries
  D) Implementing foreign policies
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  The correct answer is C .