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 671: The distinctive attribute of a state is the monopoly of Options:
  A) control
  B) power
  C) violence
  D) justice
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 672: The main role of pressure groups is to Options:
  A) Oppose oppressive legislation
  B) protect the interest of the country against foreign power
  C) resist temptation of gifts made by multi-national companies to influence their political parties
  D) to influence their judgement
  E) influence legislation in order to benefit their members
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 673: The political neutrality of civil servants implies that they Options:
  A) are not allowed to join any organisation or group
  B) have no dealings with politicians
  C) are not allowed to be involved in partisan politics
  D) are not allowed to vote.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 674: In 1979, the non-aligned member states were Options:
  A) 21
  B) 27
  C) 37
  D) 19
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 675: The Action Group crisis of 1963 led to the formation of Options:
  A) UPP
  B) NEPU
  C) NPC
  D) NCNC
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 676:

  An electoral systemin whichthe winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an

  Options:
  A) plurality system
  B) proportional representation
  C) an absolute majority
  D) electoral oblıgation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 677: The fundamental rights of citizens include rights to ___________ Options:
  A) free education, employment and freedom of thought
  B) life, speech and association
  C) life, liberty and property
  D) association, property and social security
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 678: A constituency Options:
  A) is the same as a legislature
  B) is part of the campaign process
  C) is an area or district in which the inhabitants can send a representative to parliament
  D) is an important part of every monarchy
  E) consists of party executives and freewheelers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 679:

  In a democratic system _______

  Options:
  A) Majority Vote
  B) Legal Sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
  C) Electoral college is always necessary
  D) Minority vote but majority rule
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 680: The primary duty of citizens to the state is Options:
  A) loyalty to traditional rulers
  B) obedience to ministers
  C) obedience to politicians
  D) allegiance to the government
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  The correct answer is D .