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: The Nigerian Council was created by Options:
  A) Hugh Clifford
  B) Arthur Richards
  C) Frederick Lugard
  D) Graeme Thompson
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 792: The Economic Commission for Africa is agency of Options:
  A) The OAU
  B) ECOWAS
  C) The EEC
  D) The UNO
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 793: The two primary elements in politics are Options:
  A) war and peace
  B) order and conflict
  C) Patriotism and economic sabotage
  D) nationalism and freedom
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 794: The dominant idea behind the establishment of the organization of African Unity is Options:
  A) that Africa must unite
  B) to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done
  C) to provide a framework and opportunities for-co-operation on common Africa problems
  D) to promote economic development of Africa
  E) to have its Secretary-General co-ordinate the foreign policies of member states
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 795: A society that is politically organized under a government is called a Options:
  A) sovereign state
  B) community
  C) national state
  D) polity
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 796: Which of the following undermines the independence of the judiciary? Options:
  A) the confirmation of the appointment of the chief justice by the legislature
  B) widespread use of tribunals
  C) payment of the salaries of judicial officers by government
  D) making the minister of justice the attorney - general
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 797: In a federal state, power is shared Options:
  A) between the central government and the local authorities
  B) among the major regions of federation
  C) among the major regions of the country
  D) between the central government and other co-ordinate units
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 798: In order to dispense justice impartially, the judiciary primarily needs Options:
  A) discipline
  B) logistics
  C) motivation
  D) independence
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 799: The Executive is the body that Options:
  A) exectes armed robbers
  B) interprets laws
  C) implements laws
  D) enacts laws
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 800: The delineation of constituencies is a major duty of the Options:
  A) national assembly
  B) political parties
  C) boundary commission
  D) electoral commission
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  The correct answer is D .