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 891:

  Which of the following countries operate a direct democracy?

  Options:
  A) Russia
  B) United Kingdom
  C) United States of America
  D) Switzerland
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 892: Another name for delegated legislation is Options:
  A) Administrative legislation
  B) Executive legislation
  C) Subordinate legislation
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 893:

  The theory of separation of powers was first time clearly formulated by __________

  Options:
  A) Jean Bodin
  B) Jean Austin
  C) Baron de Montesquieu
  D) Lord Bryce
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 894: The principle of separation of powers was made popular by Options:
  A) Thomas Hobbes
  B) John Locke
  C) Niccolo Machiavelli
  D) Baron de Montesquieu
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 895: Public corporations are established mainly to Options:
  A) cater for the welfare of their board members
  B) give advice to the government on commerce
  C) co-ordinate the affairs of several ministries
  D) provide essential services and amenities on a commercial basis
  E) develop the rural areas
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 896:

  The non-stratified society in the pre-colonial era was that of the ........ where decisions were made________

  Options:
  A) Yoruba, by the Oyomesi
  B) Igbo, by consensus
  C) Hausa/Fulani, by the Emir
  D) Igbo, by the Okpara
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 897: The first restructure of the Nigerian Federation took place with the Options:
  A) creation of mid-west Region in 1963
  B) abolition of federalism in 1966
  C) military counter-coup in 1966
  D) creation of states in 1967
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 898: Persons legally qualified to vote for parliamentary candidates from Options:
  A) public opinion
  B) political parties
  C) the electorate
  D) the upper house
  E) the executive
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 899: The primary political parties is to Options:
  A) oppose the government
  B) Aggregate interest
  C) mobilise public opinion
  D) provide welfare for their member
  E) provide support for the military
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 900:

  The idea of making the civil service permanent, neutral and anonymous is to _________

  Options:
  A) make civil servants a functional elite
  B) prevent opposition to government
  C) ensure loyalty and support
  D) enhance efficiency in administration
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  The correct answer is D .