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 851: A constitution of any country is basically___________ Options:
  A) a mere piece of paper
  B) a guide to how the country should be governed
  C) a document stating what the leaders should do
  D) a document stating how to acquire power
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 852: Local governments were created in Nigeria mainly to Options:
  A) realise the objective of full employment
  B) bring government nearer to the people
  C) prevent the creation of more states
  D) encourage competition and rivalry amongst ethinc groups
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 853: A prominent feature of a presidential system of government is Options:
  A) dual executive
  B) vote of no confidence
  C) the rule of law
  D) separation of powers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 854: Division of responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any branches from exercising the core functions of another is _______? Options:
  A) fusion of power
  B) parliamentary system
  C) aristocracy
  D) separation of powers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 855: Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the Options:
  A) Lyttelton Constitution
  B) Macpherson Constitution
  C) Richards Constitution
  D) Independence
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 856: The process of nationalism was accelerated by Options:
  A) the signing of the Atlantic Charter
  B) improvement in warfare tactics
  C) rapid economic developement
  D) the coming of Christian missionaries
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 857: The foremost nationalist leaders in pre- independent Nigeria were Options:
  A) Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Shehu Shagari
  B) Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe/ Obafemi Awolowo and Ahmadu Bello
  C) Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo and Muhammadu Ribadu
  D) Alvan Ikoku, Samuel Akintola, Herber Macaulay and Ahmadu Bello
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 858: 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 859: A political manifesto is a document which outlines Options:
  A) a country's development
  B) a party's programme
  C) the national policy
  D) an ethnic interest
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 860: The theory of separation of powers was for the first time clearly formulated by Options:
  A) Jean Bodin
  B) Jean Austin
  C) Baron de Montesquieu
  D) Lord Bryce
  E) A,V Dicey
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  The correct answer is C .