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: A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended , to promote the general welfare is called Options:
  A) a private bill
  B) a decree
  C) an appropriation bill
  D) a public bill
  E) an edict
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 72: The principle by which both the governors and the governed are bound by the laws is called Options:
  A) constitutionalism
  B) constitutional supremacy
  C) rule by decree
  D) rule of law
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 73: One main feature of government in many pre-colonial societies in Nigeria was Options:
  A) age-grade organization
  B) grade union movement
  C) student's organization
  D) council of obas
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 74: Rights are Options:
  A) claims which the law allows
  B) claims against the state
  C) claims against other individuals
  D) claims which are natural to men
  E) what are written in the constitution
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 75: A federal system of government has the following three advantages Options:
  A) economies of scale, uniform development and political unity
  B) economies of scale, uniform development and strong army
  C) strong army, greater security and economies of scale
  D) ecnomic co-operation, uniform development and greater security
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 76: A major function of the State Independent Electoral Commission in Nigeria is the Options:
  A) registeration of political parties
  B) conduct of elections into local government offices
  C) conduct of gubernatorial elections
  D) delineation of electoral constituencies
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 77: The presidential system of government ensures Options:
  A) democratic rule more than other systems
  B) the sharing of executive power with the legislature
  C) the concentration of power in the chief executive
  D) the decentralization of executive power
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 78: Which of the following aroused and promoted nationalistic feeling among Nigerians? Options:
  A) slave trade, indirect rule and amalgamation
  B) economic exploitation, racial discrimination and political parties
  C) communal riots, news media and religious differences
  D) traditional rulers district officers and governors - general
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 79:

  Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by

  Options:
  A) military junta
  B) a single ruler
  C) religious leaders
  D) the old
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 80: One of the programmes binding members of the Commonwealth is the Options:
  A) Food and aid programme
  B) Cultural programme
  C) Agenda for peace
  D) Scholarship scheme
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  The correct answer is C .