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 1: The annual budget of the OAU is approved by the Options:
  A) Council of Ministers
  B) Secretary General
  C) Assembly of Heads of State and Governement
  D) General Assembly
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2: The 1953 motion that Nigeria should because independent in 1956 was moved by Options:
  A) Chief Anthony Enahoro
  B) Sir Ahmadu Bello
  C) Chief Obafemi Awolowo
  D) Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
  E) Sir James Robertson
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  In the First Republic, Nigeria was very reluctant to have meaningful interaction with ________

  Options:
  A) Italy
  B) the Soviet Union
  C) the United States of America
  D) Germany
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4:

  An electoral systemin whichthe winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an

  Options:
  A) plurality system
  B) proportional representation
  C) an absolute majority
  D) electoral oblıgation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 5: The primary function of the judiciary is to Options:
  A) interpret laws
  B) make laws
  C) safeguard independence
  D) regulate behaviour
  E) execute
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6: The Ogboni cult in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system played the role of the Options:
  A) judiciary
  B) executive
  C) police
  D) legislature
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 7: Citizens exercise their sovereignty by Options:
  A) attending political rallies
  B) voting at elections
  C) registration to vote
  D) their right to sue the state
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 8: One of the major features of the constitution operative in the British West African colonies during the 1920s was the Options:
  A) introduction of the elective principle
  B) removal of colonial governors by colonial legislative councils
  C) introduction of the universal adult suffrage
  D) abolition of the local governments
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 9: The first executive president of Nigeria was Options:
  A) Dr Nnmdi Azikiwe
  B) Sir Abubakar Tarawa Balewa
  C) General Yakubu Gowon
  D) Alhaji Shehu Shagari
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 10: The 1946 constitution was remarkable because it Options:
  A) created ministerial positions in Nigeria
  B) introduced regional governments in Nigeria
  C) introduced for the first time, the elective principle
  D) brought about self- government for Nigeria
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  The correct answer is B .