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: Accountability in public office means that officers shall Options:
  A) keep proper account of state finances
  B) render good account of their activities
  C) not accept bribes and gratification
  D) declare their assets periodically
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 72:

  A political party that advocates for social equality, workers' rights and wealth redistribution is most likely aligned with which ideology

  Options:
  A) liberalism
  B) socialism
  C) conservatism
  D) libertarianism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 73:

  The newspaper established by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe to project the interest of nationalists was__________

  Options:
  A) West African Pilot
  B) Lagos Weekly Record
  C) Daily Times
  D) The Comet
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 74: The organ that is responsible for the interpretation of law is known as _____? Options:
  A) Judiciary
  B) Executive
  C) Legislature
  D) President
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 75:

  What is the main source of funding for public corporations in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Government budget allocations
  B) Foreign aid
  C) Revenues generated from their operations
  D) Donations from private companies
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 76: Public opinion refers to views and ideas expressed by Options:
  A) citizens regarding government policies or other issues
  B) government regarding the public interest
  C) elites about what the public wants
  D) students about the public
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 77:

  A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared tothat of General Yakubu Gowon was the _________

  Options:
  A) inclusion of the civilians as members
  B) exclusion of military governors from the council
  C) inclusion of the chief justice as a member
  D) the exclusion of the Inspector General of police from the council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 78: The option A-4 voting system was introduced into the political process in Nigeria during the Options:
  A) Third Republic
  B) Fourth Republic
  C) First Republic
  D) Second Republic
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 79:

  Nigeria's top contribution to Africa's agenda of decolonisation and anti-racism was mostly enhanced with the formation of the_________

  Options:
  A) New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
  B) Organization of African Unity (OAU)
  C) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
  D) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 80: The highest court in Nigeria before 1963 was the Options:
  A) supreme court
  B) high court
  C) judicial committees of the privy council
  D) court of appeal
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  The correct answer is C .