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 71: Constitutional matters in which the Nigerian federal and state governments exercise joint authority are on the Options:
  A) exclusive list
  B) residual list
  C) concurrent list
  D) reserved list
  E) reserved list
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 72: An essential principle that guides the activities of the United Nations is Options:
  A) the regulation of international trade
  B) the protection of the United States of America against terrorism
  C) respect for the sovereign equality of member states
  D) the transfer of technology to developing countries
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 73:

  Political values are acquired in any given society through

  Options:
  A) political re-orientation
  B) political campaign
  C) political socialization
  D) political indoctrination
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 74: Which of the following organs control the Civil Service? Options:
  A) parliament and the courts
  B) trade unions and the courts
  C) the police and parliament
  D) tribunals and interest groups
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 75: A bill could become law without the president's assent if Options:
  A) necessitated by a state of emergency
  B) overruled by the Supreme Court
  C) supported by a two-thirds majority of the legislature
  D) assented to by the Cheif Justice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 76: A confederal system of government means Options:
  A) strong regional governments and a weak central authority
  B) a strong central authority and weak regional governments
  C) a strong central authority and strong regional governments
  D) a weak central authority and weak regional governments
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 77: Nigeria's quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her Options:
  A) military might
  B) economic strength
  C) size and population
  D) generosity
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 78: The head of state in the first republic of Nigeria was Options:
  A) an executive president
  B) a nominee of the whole country
  C) a nominal president
  D) a party leader
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 79:

  ____________was the method used by the British to facilitate the administration of Southern Nigeria.

  Options:
  A) Trade association
  B) Divide and rule
  C) Dialogue
  D) Persuasion
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 80: Proportional representation favours a: Options:
  A) multi-party system
  B) three-party system
  C) two-party system
  D) one party system
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  The correct answer is A .