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 731: The pronouncement of judges which have the force of law are called Options:
  A) judgements
  B) judicial oaths
  C) orders-in-council
  D) judicial precedent
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 732: Public opinion is important because it Options:
  A) tells government what action it must take
  B) let government know what the people want
  C) allows the police to determine trouble makers
  D) protects minorities
  E) guarantees a free press
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 733: Nigeria's foreign policy of non-alignment was a reaction to Options:
  A) British imperialism
  B) East-West ideological competition
  C) militarism of ex-colonial powers
  D) Third World poverty
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 734: The Sharia legal system was first introduced in the Fourth Republic in Options:
  A) Kano State
  B) Katsina State
  C) Zamfara State
  D) Sokoto State
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 735: Which of the following is a function of the local government in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Collection of radio and television licence fees
  B) Collection of company tax
  C) Appointment of customary court judges
  D) Appointment of traditional rulers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 736:

  The central legislature of Nigeria became bicameral in

  Options:
  A) 1960
  B) 1951
  C) 1959
  D) 1963
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 737: An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is Options:
  A) Absolute majority
  B) Simple majority
  C) proporational representation
  D) indirect election
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 738: De Jure sovereign is acquired through Options:
  A) Law
  B) Grant
  C) Treaty
  D) Force
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 739: The organ of the United Nations primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security is the Options:
  A) General Assembly
  B) Security Council
  C) International Court of Justice
  D) Economic and Social Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 740: Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the Options:
  A) Richards Constitution
  B) Lyttleton constitution
  C) Macpherson Constitution
  D) Independence Constitution
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  The correct answer is B .