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 961: Political behavior is governed by Options:
  A) political socialization
  B) political ideology
  C) political economy
  D) political culture
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 962:

  Nigeria is a founding member of which regional organization?

  Options:
  A) ECOWAS
  B) Non-aligned Movement
  C) OPEC
  D) IMF
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 963: A confederal system of government means Options:
  A) strong regional governments and a weak central authority
  B) a strong central authority and weak regional governments
  C) a strong central authority and strong regional governments
  D) a weak central authority and weak regional governments
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 964:

  One of the following political parties produced Nigeria's first Prime Minister_______

  Options:
  A) Northern People's Congress (NPC)
  B) National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC)
  C) Action Group (AG)
  D) Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 965: The act of removing an elected official by the electorate is referred to as Options:
  A) impeachment
  B) consensus
  C) plebiscite
  D) recall
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 966:

  Judges in the International Court of Justice are appointed for a period of _____ years.

  Options:
  A) twelve
  B) five
  C) four
  D) nine
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 967: In a presidential system of government, ministers are Options:
  A) individually responsible to the president
  B) individually responsible to the senate
  C) collectively responsible to the president
  D) collectively responsible to the electorate
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 968: The principle of the Separation of powers in the new Constitution of Nigeria is different from that of the USA because Options:
  A) traditional rulers can play dominant role
  B) there are two houses of the National Assembly
  C) the President is above the law
  D) the Vice President is not the President of the Senate
  E) the Senate has the power of veto
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 969: How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967? Options:
  A) 4
  B) 12
  C) 19
  D) 21
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 970: Which public commission was not established by the 1979 Nigerian Constitution? Options:
  A) Udoji Commission
  B) Federal Electoral Commission
  C) Public Service Commission
  D) Public Complaints Commission
  E) National Population Commision
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  The correct answer is A .