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 611: Which of the following is NOT a civic obligation of every Nigerian citizen? Options:
  A) Freedom of conscience and religion
  B) Obedience to laws
  C) Payment to taxes
  D) Voting by adults
  E) Respect for the national flag and anthem
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 612: The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the ills of Options:
  A) colonialism
  B) imperialism
  C) independence
  D) slavery
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 613:

  The oversight function is performed by the

  Options:
  A) judiciary
  B) executive
  C) court
  D) legislature
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 614: The Nigerian federalism is a Options:
  A) four-tier system
  B) three-tier system
  C) two-tier system
  D) one-tier system
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 615: In the 1930s, the political movement that challenged the NNDP domination of Lagos politics was the Options:
  A) NYM
  B) AG
  C) NPC
  D) NCNC
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 616: Under the independence Constitution of Nigeria, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was Options:
  A) Head of state
  B) Governor General
  C) Prime Minister
  D) Lieutenant Governor
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 617: A major opposition party at the national level in Nigeria's Second Republic was Options:
  A) NNP
  B) UPN
  C) PRP
  D) GNPP
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 618: The term federal character was popularised by the Options:
  A) 1975 Contitution Drafting Committee
  B) 1979 Constitution
  C) Murtala / Obasanjo regime
  D) Buhari regime
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 619: The principle of collective responsibility implies that Options:
  A) individually views cannot be expressed
  B) decisions taken are defended in spite of individual opinions
  C) government cannot be personalized
  D) those who hold different views must acquiesce
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 620: One of the organizational weaknesses of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is its inability to Options:
  A) monitor global oil consumption
  B) assist poor countries
  C) punish erring members
  D) collect membership dues promptly
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  The correct answer is C .