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:

  Twelve States creation is a reknown achievement of the ... regime

  Options:
  A) Abdulsalam Abubakar's
  B) Ibrahim Babaginda's
  C) Yakubu Gowon's
  D) Murtala Mohammed's
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 72:

  Which of the following documents granted Nigeria its independence?

  Options:
  A) The Lancaster House Agreement
  B) The Atlantic Charter
  C) The Nigerian Independence Act
  D) The United Nations Declaration on Decolonization
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 73: A constitution is classified as rigid if Options:
  A) it requires special procedures to amend
  B) its core provisions are made by decree
  C) all its provisions cannot be amended
  D) any of its provisions can be amended
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 74:

  The absence of the rule of law in government will bring about...

  Options:
  A) Human rights abuse
  B) Political apathy
  C) Corrupt practices
  D) Treasonable offences
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 75: A referendum is a device to ensure that Options:
  A) elections are free and fair
  B) legislators vote to resolve contentious issues
  C) decisions are effected with the consent of citizens
  D) bye-elections are held to fill vacant positions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 76: The three fundamental rights of citizens are Options:
  A) salvation, property, freedom of thought
  B) employment, property, and social security
  C) life, liberty and propery
  D) free education, peaceable assembly and freedom of though
  E) freedom of movement, association and religion
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 77: A fascist regime is both Options:
  A) Fair and legitmate
  B) responsive and responsible
  C) representative and accountable
  D) democratic and constitutional
  E) authoritarian and totalitarian
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 78: In order to assist fellow developing countries, Nigeria initiated the Options:
  A) New Partnership for African Development
  B) Economic Community of West African States
  C) Concept of Medium Powers
  D) Technical Aid Corps Scheme
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 79: The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as Options:
  A) gender equality
  B) political mandate
  C) restricted franchise
  D) universal suffrage
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 80: The country that championed decolonization in Africa was Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) South Africa
  C) Ghana
  D) Kenya
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  The correct answer is C .