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 721:

  A cabinet re-shuffle takes place......

  Options:
  A) only when a motion of no confidence is passed
  B) when dissolution is held
  C) when prorogation and collective responsibility have their way
  D) when the shadow cabinet fails in its effectiveness
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 722: A key characteristic of the civil service is Options:
  A) transparency
  B) patriotism
  C) merit system
  D) quota system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 723: Values beliefs and orientation of a political system are internalized through Options:
  A) political culture
  B) political socialization
  C) political developement
  D) political power
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 724: The major role of national legislature is to Options:
  A) scrutinize and criticize the executive branch
  B) step into political vacum created by weak executives
  C) Expose and supervise the government
  D) make laws for the general welfare of citizens
  E) find ways and means to get money for governments
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 725: In Nigeria, the foundations of federalism was laid by the Options:
  A) Macpherson Constitution
  B) Lyttleton Constitution
  C) Clifford Constitution
  D) Richards Constitution
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 726:

  A political party often with a radical viewpoint and perspective to sensitive state affairs matters is often labelled as a ___party

  Options:
  A) conservatist
  B) liberal
  C) democratic
  D) elitist
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 727:

  A constitution is a legal document _________

  Options:
  A) drawn up by lawyers
  B) enacted by military decrees
  C) forming the basis upon which a government rules the country
  D) only likely to succeed in countries where there is union government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 728: A constitution that requires a plebiscite or a referendum to be amended is Options:
  A) written
  B) flexible
  C) rigid
  D) unwritten
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 729: Nigeria's commitment to the liberation of Africa could best be seen in her policy towards Options:
  A) Namibia and Mozambique
  B) the Congo and Zimbabwe
  C) Sierra Leone and Chad
  D) South Africa and Angola
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 730:

  What is the primary source of revenue for the local government in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) taxes
  B) grants from foreign countries
  C) oil revenue
  D) Federal government allocations
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  The correct answer is D .