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 791: Public Commission established under the 1979 constitution were expected to be Options:
  A) independence of the executive
  B) part of the executive
  C) advisory to the executive
  D) advisory to the legislature
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 792: Before the collapse of Nigeria's First Republic in 1966, the prime minister was both Options:
  A) the head of government and a law maker
  B) the head of state and commander in-chief of the armed forces
  C) commander in - chief of the armed forces and party leader
  D) head of state and party leader
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 793:

  A characteristic feature of communism is __________

  Options:
  A) Free enterprise
  B) liberal democracy
  C) dictatorship
  D) multi-party system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 794:

  Unitary system of government is best applicable to a/an

  Options:
  A) multi-party state
  B) homogeneous state
  C) heterogenous state
  D) unicameral state
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 795: The headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa is located in Options:
  A) Ghana
  B) Kenya
  C) Nigeria
  D) Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 796: The most remarkable thing about post-independence political development in the Gambia is Options:
  A) that the country has been swallowed up by the much bigger country of Senegal
  B) the relatively untarnished reputation of sir Dauda Jawara
  C) that without reliance on overwhelming force, the government has remained in power and tolerated opposition
  D) the uniquely robust economy which the government has succeeded in establishing for the country and distributed fairly among its people
  E) the existence of opposition parties
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 797: The separation of powers means the same as Options:
  A) a presidential system of government
  B) checks and balances
  C) the rule of law
  D) supremacy of the judiciary
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 798: In Nigeria, functions shared by the central and state governments include Options:
  A) external representation, education and provision of water
  B) construction of roads, defence and health
  C) control of ports, health and education
  D) education, provision of water and construction of roads
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 799: The ECOWAS Tribunal is responsible for Options:
  A) ratifying the international treaties for member states
  B) trying erring member states of ECOWAS
  C) ensuring compliance with global treaties
  D) interpreting ECOWAS treaties
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 800: In a cabinet system, the legislature comprises of the Options:
  A) prime minister and members of the parliament
  B) prime minister and members of the jury
  C) prime minister and ministers
  D) president and ministers
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  The correct answer is A .