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 61: Which of the following was the last to win Independence from colonial rule? Options:
  A) Cote d'lovire
  B) Algeria
  C) Tanzania
  D) Angola
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 62:

  The term 'lobbying' refers to

  Options:
  A) campaigning for political office
  B) advocating for social justice
  C) organizing grassroots movements
  D) seeking to influence government decisions
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 63: An unwritten constitution operates in Options:
  A) Guinea
  B) USA
  C) Great Britain
  D) China
  E) Nigeira
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 64:

  Without presidential assent, the legislature can pass a bill into law with the votes of ______ majority

  Options:
  A) one-fifth
  B) two-third
  C) one-third
  D) absolute
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 65:

  The judiciary checks the other arms of government through

  Options:
  A) Judicial recall
  B) Judicial precedence
  C) Judicial review
  D) Judicial oversight
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 66: One of the non-permanent members of the united nations Security Council is Options:
  A) Britain
  B) USSR
  C) USA
  D) China
  E) Nigeria
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 67: A common means of influencing public opinion is Options:
  A) Public policy-making
  B) legislation
  C) propaganda
  D) lobbying
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 68: The party system practiced in Nigeria's Third Republic was Options:
  A) Two-party
  B) Zero-party
  C) One-party
  D) Multi-party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 69: The legislature in every state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is called the Options:
  A) State National Assembly
  B) State Legislative Council
  C) State Traditional Council
  D) House of Assembly
  E) State House of Representatives
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 70:

  Which arm of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

  Options:
  A) Judiciary
  B) Legislature
  C) Executive
  D) Parliament
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  The correct answer is A .