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 one party system of government Options:
  A) is found only in Africa
  B) allows no official opposition
  C) does not provide for a legislature
  D) is practised only where the citizens share identical views about policy
  E) does not accept the doctrine of separation of powers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 852: Government-owned companies operating in the economic sector are referred to as Options:
  A) public investments
  B) public services
  C) public enterprise
  D) public utilities
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 853: 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 854: The head of a Nigerian mission in a Commonwealth country is called Options:
  A) an Ambassador
  B) a Consul General
  C) a High Commissioner
  D) an Attache
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 855:

  Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she will _________

  Options:
  A) have nothing to do with the superpowers
  B) not take sides in international issues based on ideological considerations
  C) avoid having any dealing with any country with ideological learnings
  D) relate only with member countries of the Non-Aligned movement
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 856: The Guggisberg Constitution of 1925 in Ghana Options:
  A) strengthened the authority of natural rulers
  B) weakened the authority of national rulers
  C) enhanced the status of the educated elite
  D) abolished the post of colonial governor
  E) made no provision for unfficial members in the legislative Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 857: The agency responsible for investigating allegations of maladministration in the civil service is the Options:
  A) Federal Civil Service Commission
  B) Code of Conduct Bureau
  C) Public Comlaints Commission
  D) Federal Character Commission
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 858: The process of taking part in political and public affairs can be termed political Options:
  A) participation
  B) socialization
  C) recognition
  D) culture
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 859: The major innovation of the Republican Constitution of 1963 was that Options:
  A) the Prime Minister ceased to be Head of State
  B) The Governor's office as the representative of the Queen was abolished
  C) the Cabinet was no longer responsible to the legislature
  D) it introduced the Executive Prsidential system
  E) the Prime Minister was nominated by the Executive Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 860: 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 .