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 661:

  While pressure groups aim at influencing government decisions, the primary aim of political parties is to ______

  Options:
  A) promote the welfare of their members
  B) execute particular programmes
  C) influence legislation in order to benefit their members
  D) control political power
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 662: A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their own selfish interests is classified as Options:
  A) a democracy
  B) a dictatorship
  C) an aristocracy
  D) a monarchy
  E) an oligarchy
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 663: Which of the following idealogies emphasizes the abolition of government and law?` Options:
  A) totalitiansim
  B) communism
  C) anarchism
  D) socialism
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 664: The application of the rule of law can be hindered by Options:
  A) independence of the judiciary
  B) irresponsible press
  C) unequal distribution of wealth
  D) free access to education
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 665: The term rule of law means Options:
  A) nobody is above the law
  B) everybody is equal before the law
  C) we are being governed by lawyers
  D) A and B
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 666:

  The head of the districts in the Hausa/Fulani Empire were the_________

  Options:
  A) Emirs of Gwandu and Sokoto
  B) Galadima
  C) Hakimi
  D) Sarkin Ruwa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 667: A distinctive feature of the Richards Constitution was its provision for Options:
  A) unofficial members in the Legislative Council
  B) a Legislative Council for the whole of Nigeria
  C) the establishment of local councils
  D) official members in the Legislative Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 668: The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the Options:
  A) presidential system
  B) monarchical system
  C) parliamentary system
  D) feudal system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 669: A major merit of privatization is that it increases Options:
  A) industrial harmony
  B) public fiscal resources
  C) activities on the stock exchange
  D) labour turnover
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 670: An indispensable aspect of the constitution of a democratic state is Options:
  A) press censorship
  B) presidentialism
  C) fundamental human rights
  D) socialist ideology
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  The correct answer is C .