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 931: Which of the following encourages capitalism? Options:
  A) public ownership of all forms of enterprise
  B) even distribution of wealth
  C) private ownership of the means of production
  D) centrally planned economy
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 932:

  The conference convened to discuss the provisions of the Macpherson Constitution was held in?

  Options:
  A) London
  B) Calabar
  C) Lagos
  D) Ibadan
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 933: The following six political parties were registered for the 1983 elections Options:
  A) NCNC UPN, NPP, NNDP, UMBC, NAP
  B) NPN,NAP NPP, PRP, GNPP, UPN
  C) NPN, NNA PPP, PRP, PPA, UPN
  D) NPP, Chop Chop, PPP PPA, UPN, PRP
  E) UPN, AG, NNDP, PRP, NAP, PPA
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 934: Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she Options:
  A) not take sides in international issues based on idealogical considerations
  B) have nothing to do with the super powers
  C) avoid having any dealing with any country with ideological leanings
  D) relate only with member countries of the non - aligned movement
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 935: The idea of democracy as a system of government was inherited from Options:
  A) the USA
  B) Italy
  C) England
  D) Greece
  E) China
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 936: The main function of the judiciary is to Options:
  A) serve as the watch-dog of the executive
  B) enact laws
  C) execute the laws of the land
  D) interpret the laws
  E) protect the interest of accused persons
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 937: By establishing public corporations governments are trying to Options:
  A) eliminate private enterprises
  B) compete with private enterprise
  C) render crucial services to the public in areas which the civll service cannot effectively handle
  D) make quick profit at the expense of the people
  E) B and D
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 938: The private ownership of the means of production is a feature of Options:
  A) capitalism
  B) socialism
  C) communalism
  D) communism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 939: The Queen of England ceased to be the head of state of Nigeria at Options:
  A) independence in October 1960
  B) the attainment of self government by the regions
  C) the adoption of the Republican Constitution in October 1963
  D) the inception of the presidential system in October 1979
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 940: The Economic Commission for Africa is agency of Options:
  A) The OAU
  B) ECOWAS
  C) The EEC
  D) The UNO
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  The correct answer is D .