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: Capitalism often encourages Options:
  A) public
  B) a centrally planned economy
  C) private ownership of the means of production
  D) anarchy
  E) Deconcentration of political and economic powers in the same hands
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 592: An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is Options:
  A) primary election
  B) bye election
  C) electoral college
  D) general election
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 593: The fees collected by local governments at motor parks represents Options:
  A) levies
  B) fines
  C) income tax
  D) user charge
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 594:

  Which of the following is a good example of aconfederal state?

  Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) ECOWAS
  C) Switzerland
  D) USA
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 595:

  Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by

  Options:
  A) military junta
  B) a single ruler
  C) religious leaders
  D) the old
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 596: One of the demerits of the privatization of public corporations in Nigeria is ? Options:
  A) scarcity of goods and services
  B) higher cost of goods and services
  C) creation of unemployment
  D) inefficient service delivery
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 597: A system of government in which the central government is supreme over other levels is Options:
  A) totalitarian
  B) confederal
  C) federal
  D) unitary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 598: Which of the following organs control the Civil Service? Options:
  A) parliament and the courts
  B) trade unions and the courts
  C) the police and parliament
  D) tribunals and interest groups
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 599: The charter establishing the AU was signed in Options:
  A) Togo
  B) Libya
  C) South Africa
  D) Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 600: Which of the following is NOT associated with local government elections? Options:
  A) Constituency
  B) Ballot box
  C) Electoral officer
  D) Ward
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  The correct answer is A .