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 701: Which of the following world power was the first to come to Nigeria's aid during the civil war? Options:
  A) Britain
  B) U S A
  C) Germany
  D) USSR
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 702: According to the 1976 local government reforms, the chief executive of a local government council is the Options:
  A) supervisory councillor
  B) chairman of the local government council
  C) governor of the state
  D) secretary of the local government council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 703: Within the United Nations, the veto power is exercised in Options:
  A) UNESCO
  B) WHO
  C) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
  D) THE SECURITY COUNCIL
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 704: The manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called Options:
  A) devolution
  B) rigging
  C) gerrymandering
  D) delimitation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 705:

  A party can be said to have national outlook if________

  Options:
  A) it is ethnic based but has branches all over the state
  B) its membership cut across ethnic boundaries
  C) it is registered by the electoral commission as a national party
  D) it is headed by individuals who are famous within and without the country
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 706: Case - laws are made by the Options:
  A) Legislature
  B) Executive
  C) Judiciary
  D) Attorney General and Minister of Justice
  E) President
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 707: In Nigeria, the function of Council of States is Options:
  A) judicial
  B) investigative
  C) legislative
  D) advisory
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 708: Which of the following was the LEAST important rationale for Nigerian federalism? Options:
  A) The vastness of the territory and the size of the population
  B) Diverse cultures
  C) Economic benefits
  D) Bicameral legislature
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 709:

  The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because _________

  Options:
  A) the ruling party may lose the election
  B) the winner may not poll an absolute majority
  C) it works against all opposition parties
  D) it is easy to rig
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 710: The Willink Commission was set up to Options:
  A) solve boundary problems
  B) review revenue allocation formula
  C) examine issues relating to the welfare of groups
  D) draw up a new constitution
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  The correct answer is C .