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 1061: The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the Options:
  A) presidential system
  B) monarchical system
  C) parliamentary system
  D) feudal system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1062: A bye-law is made by Options:
  A) parliament
  B) congress
  C) an electoral college
  D) the local government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1063: The system of Indirect Rule in Nigeria Options:
  A) Enhance the attainment of political Independence
  B) Providede employment for educated Nigerians
  C) slowed down the nationalist movements
  D) suited the traditional political systems of Eastern Nigeria
  E) was based on democratic principles
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1064: The headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa is located in Options:
  A) Ghana
  B) Kenya
  C) Nigeria
  D) Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1065: One instrument for safeguarding the rights of citizens is Options:
  A) judicial interpretation
  B) presidential pardon
  C) legislative intervention
  D) writ of habeas corpus
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1066:

  After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because .....

  Options:
  A) The Second World War enhanced colonial rule
  B) Colonial rule became less oppressive
  C) Colonial rule was in disarray
  D) The Second World War boosted their morale
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1067: The country whose interest conflicted with those of Nigeria over Angola in 1975 was Options:
  A) USSR
  B) USA
  C) FRANCE
  D) CUBA
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1068:

  In the 4th republic, the political parties were______

  Options:
  A) NAP, PDP and APGA
  B) PDP, APP, AD
  C) UPGA, NNA, CAN
  D) PDP, APGA, AD
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1069: One outstanding action for which the GOWON administration will be remembered in Nigeria's political history is the Options:
  A) organizatin of FESTAC
  B) construction of roads
  C) creation of twelve states
  D) civil service purge
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1070: Which of the following groups advocated political union of African states? Options:
  A) the congo group
  B) the brazzaville group
  C) the casablanca group
  D) the monrovia group
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  The correct answer is C .