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 981: One of the major functions of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is Options:
  A) organizing international conference
  B) appointing staff of the Secretariate
  C) appointing the Executive Secretary
  D) preparing the bugdet of the Community
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 982: An institution that transforms a myriad of demands into a more manageable proposal is the Options:
  A) executive
  B) legislature
  C) government
  D) political party
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 983: Before the O.A.U. was formed in 1963, Nigeria was a member of the Options:
  A) Monrovia Bloc
  B) Afro-Arab Bloc
  C) Casablanca Powers
  D) Brazzavile Group
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 984: A constitution of any country is basically___________ Options:
  A) a mere piece of paper
  B) a guide to how the country should be governed
  C) a document stating what the leaders should do
  D) a document stating how to acquire power
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 985: The Commission on Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration is an organ of Options:
  A) The United Nations
  B) Common Wealth
  C) Organization of Petroeum Exporting Countries
  D) African Union
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 986: Which of the following according to Marx, is the correct order in which societies progress? Options:
  A) Capitalism, feudalism, communism, socialism
  B) Feudalism, socialism, capitalism,communism
  C) Communism,socialism, capitalism, feudalism
  D) Feudalism, capitalism, socialism , communism
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 987:

  When did Nigeria gain her Independence?

  Options:
  A) 1st October, 1963
  B) 31st October, 1690
  C) 1st October, 2012
  D) 1st October, 1960
  E) 12th October, 1992
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 988: The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to Options:
  A) westernize Nigerians
  B) spread religion
  C) protect Nigeria from xternal attack
  D) satisfy British economic interest
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 989: Under the 1963 Constitution, a bill could only become law if it was accented to by the Options:
  A) prime minister
  B) president
  C) queen
  D) governor - general
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 990: The Code of Conduct Bureau was established essentially to Options:
  A) ensure the independence of the public service
  B) enhance probity and accountability in public service
  C) protect the rights of public servants
  D) reduce corruption in public life
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  The correct answer is B .