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 751: The method used to determine the possible outcome of an electoral contest is Options:
  A) press review
  B) plebiscite
  C) opinion poll
  D) referendum
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 752: Nigeria observed the principle of collective responsibility between Options:
  A) 1993 and 1999
  B) 1985 and 1993
  C) 1979 and 1983
  D) 1960 and 1966
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 753: Capitalism is a system of economic organization based on Options:
  A) a mixed economy that takes all ineterests into consideration
  B) individual ownership of the means of production
  C) very fair distribution of the means of production
  D) trading among people who own and control their items of trade
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 754: The main role of pressure groups is to Options:
  A) influenec the Legislature and the Executive to make decisions favourable to them
  B) inject emotional and selfish issues into national debates
  C) influence the general public
  D) use all means including bribery to achieve their objectives
  E) assist selected multinational corporations in fulfilling their objectives
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 755: Nigeria's relation with black political communities outside Africa is built on Options:
  A) shared political aspirations
  B) expectations of political support from them
  C) economic considerations
  D) percieved cultural affinities
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 756: In the Igbo traditional system, the highest democratic institution is the Options:
  A) Umunna
  B) Oha-na -eze
  C) Umuada
  D) Ofo Title Holders
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 757: Bicameral legislatures are popular in Options:
  A) Unitary systems
  B) federal systems
  C) confederal systems
  D) rigid systems
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 758: 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 759: The Minorities Commission appointed in 1957 was headed by Options:
  A) Sir Henry Willink
  B) Justice Udo Udoma
  C) Chief Festus Okotie Eboh
  D) Sir Allan Lennox Boyed
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 760: Constitutionalism means Options:
  A) promotion of the constitution
  B) respect for the constitution
  C) electoral processes based on the constitution
  D) voting rule and regulations
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  The correct answer is C .