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 801: A systematic effort to manipulate the beliefs, attitudes and actions of the public through the mass media and other means is called Options:
  A) political education
  B) public opinion
  C) propaganda
  D) brainstorming
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 802: A cabinet system of government is practised in Options:
  A) the USSR
  B) the USA
  C) the People's Republic of China
  D) the United Kingdom
  E) North Korea
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 803: The first executive president of Nigeria was Options:
  A) Dr Nnmdi Azikiwe
  B) Sir Abubakar Tarawa Balewa
  C) General Yakubu Gowon
  D) Alhaji Shehu Shagari
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 804: In the presidential system in Nigeria the Chief Executive remains in office for Options:
  A) a period of eight years
  B) a fixed term
  C) as long as he enjoys popular support
  D) two terms
  E) a period of six years
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 805:

  Conservatism is an ideology that emphasizes

  Options:
  A) individual freedom and limited government intervention
  B) radical social change and progress
  C) equal distribution of wealth
  D) traditional values and institutions
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 806: The committee that recommended Abuja as the new Federal Capital was headed by Options:
  A) Graham Douglas
  B) Mamman Nasir
  C) Rotimi Williams
  D) Akinola Aguda
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 807: The principle of, the separation of powers implies that the three main organs of government work Options:
  A) separately
  B) independently and co-operatively
  C) against one another
  D) reluctantly and gradually for the executive
  E) together in the interest of other nations
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 808: The Nigerian Youth Movement was formed to Options:
  A) fight for greater participation of Nigerians in colonial politics
  B) enable the educated elite seize power from the chiefs
  C) establish more schools throughout the country
  D) fight for the free movement of youths
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 809: A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a Options:
  A) clan
  B) state
  C) nation
  D) kingship
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 810:

  Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society?

  Options:
  A) The Portuguese
  B) The Germans
  C) The British
  D) The French
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  The correct answer is A .