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 831: Nigeria's relation with black political communities outside Africa is built on Options:
  A) shared political aspirations
  B) expectations of political support from them
  C) economic considerations
  D) percieved cultural affinities
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 832: Nigeria's high standing in the UN General Assembly is underscored by her Options:
  A) military strenght
  B) successes in UN elective offices
  C) contribution to global peace
  D) financial contributions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 833: France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to Options:
  A) teach them the art of leadership
  B) give them a sound education
  C) change their way of life
  D) discourage them from ritual killings
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 834: Nigeria attained independence in 1960 through Options:
  A) negotiation between the British government and Nigerian nationalists
  B) armed struggle by Nigerian nationalists and traditional rulers
  C) negotiation between the British government and the United Nations
  D) negotiation between the British government and traditional rulers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 835: Which of the following influenced nationalist activities in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Indian Congress Party
  B) Negro Diaspora Congress
  C) Pan-Africa Congress
  D) National Congress of British West Africa
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 836: The doctrine of separation of power is associated with Options:
  A) Montesquieu
  B) Locke
  C) Marx
  D) Hobbes
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 837: Which of these factors motivated colonialism in Africa? Options:
  A) Scientific superiority
  B) Humanitarianism
  C) Economic interest
  D) Cultural superiority
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 838: The Lyttleton Constitution is important because it Options:
  A) confirmed that Nigeria would be independent in 1960
  B) Confirmed Nigeria federal structure
  C) introduced franchise into Nigerian politics
  D) made Nigeria sovereign
  E) abolished the principle of indirect rule
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 839:

  A party can be said to have national outlook if________

  Options:
  A) it is ethnic based but has branches all over the state
  B) its membership cut across ethnic boundaries
  C) it is registered by the electoral commission as a national party
  D) it is headed by individuals who are famous within and without the country
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 840: In a parliamentary system of government ministers are Options:
  A) collectively responsible to parliament
  B) not members of the legislature
  C) appointed by a two-thirds majority of the legislature
  D) representatives of various interests in the country
  E) chosen from the upper House
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  The correct answer is A .