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 these countries is NOT a member of New Commonwealth of Nations? Options:
  A) Papua New Guinea
  B) Sri Lanka
  C) Grenada
  D) Rwanda
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 932:

  The absence of the rule of law in government will bring about...

  Options:
  A) Human rights abuse
  B) Political apathy
  C) Corrupt practices
  D) Treasonable offences
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 933:

  The operations of a pressure group can be hindered by

  Options:
  A) poor leadership
  B) general observation
  C) membership drive
  D) spiritual forces
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 934: The main source of financing local government in Nigeria is Options:
  A) internal revenue generation
  B) statutory revenue allocation
  C) special state grants
  D) grants-in-aid
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 935:

  A major event in Nigerian history that led to the suspension of Nigeria's constitution and the declaration of a state of emergency by the colonial authorities in 1953 was the ________.

  Options:
  A) Aba women's riot
  B) Zikist movement
  C) Kano riots
  D) Action group crisis
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 936:

  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 937: In a simple majority electoral system, the candidate that wins is the one who Options:
  A) obtains the greatest number of votes cast
  B) has spent the most amount of money
  C) has travelled most widely in the country
  D) is endorsed by the traditional rulers
  E) has most support among labour union leaders
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 938: The office of the prime minister of Nigeria was first created by the Options:
  A) lbadan Constutional conference of 1950
  B) London Constutional conference of 1953
  C) London Constutional conference of 1957
  D) London Constutional conference of 1958
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 939: In the parliamentary system, when et parliament defeats a major government bill, the Options:
  A) prime minister dissolves parliament
  B) entire cabinet resigns
  C) speaker resigns
  D) opposition immediately forms a new government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 940: The final interpretation pf the provisions of a federal constitution is vested in the Options:
  A) head of state
  B) council of state
  C) highest legislative body
  D) highest court of the land
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  The correct answer is D .