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 781: The transfer of certain powers and functions by means of constitutional or legislation process to the lowest levels of government is known as ___ ? Options:
  A) Delegation
  B) Devolution
  C) Deconcentration
  D) Decentralisation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 782: In Nigeria, the agency mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal peace and security is the Options:
  A) army
  B) navy
  C) civil defence corps
  D) police
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 783: The primary function of the judiciary is to Options:
  A) make laws
  B) protect the citizens
  C) interpret laws
  D) execute laws
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 784: An unwritten constitution is one which Options:
  A) embodies only tradition and customs
  B) relies on the memories of elders and priests
  C) codifies the basic laws in one document
  D) embodies the basic laws in more than one document
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 785: The highest decision-making body under the Gowon Regime was the Options:
  A) Federal Executive Council
  B) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  C) Supreme Military Council
  D) Provisional Ruling Council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 786: The citizenship of a country could be acquired through_____________ Options:
  A) registration and arbitration
  B) presidential proclamation
  C) birth and naturalization
  D) parliamentary legislation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 787: The first restructure of the Nigerian Federation took place with the Options:
  A) creation of mid-west Region in 1963
  B) abolition of federalism in 1966
  C) military counter-coup in 1966
  D) creation of states in 1967
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 788: Which organ was enshrined in the 1979 Constitution to protect public servants form political interference and arbitrary dismissal? Options:
  A) public complaints commission
  B) code of conduct bureau
  C) federal judicial service commission
  D) federal civil service commission
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 789: The term rule of law is applicable only Options:
  A) in western-type democracies
  B) in socialist countries
  C) in developing countries
  D) in state where laws are supreme
  E) if the regime is not military
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 790: One important agent of a political socialization is the _______? Options:
  A) political party structure
  B) political party
  C) party constitution
  D) electoral college
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  The correct answer is B .