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 101: Delegated legislature is disadvantageous because it Options:
  A) erodes the principle of separation of powers
  B) make hasty review of legislation possible
  C) disallows quick action during emergencies
  D) increases the work of the legislature
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 102: The major distinguishing factor between a political party and a pressure group is that while the former Options:
  A) is effectively organized the latter is not
  B) engages in propaganda, the latter does not
  C) seeks power, the latter influences it
  D) does not form a government, the latter does
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 103: Nigeria's high standing in the UN General Assembly is underscored by her Options:
  A) military strenght
  B) successes in UN elective offices
  C) contribution to global peace
  D) financial contributions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 104: Nations join international organizations so that they could Options:
  A) advance their interests
  B) get foreign aid
  C) form alliances
  D) become more developed
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 105: Which of the following countries is closely associated with the development of Ajaokuta Steel Project? Options:
  A) U S A
  B) Germany
  C) India
  D) Russia
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 106: The consciousness of a common identity of a people is called Options:
  A) nationalism
  B) integration
  C) indoctrination
  D) emancipation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 107: The 1979 Constitution established the Options:
  A) National Human Rights Commission
  B) National Population Commission
  C) Federal Road Safety Commission
  D) Federal Civil Defense Corps
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 108: A major problem associated with the Nigerian federalism is Options:
  A) ethnic conflicts
  B) environmental pollution
  C) boundary disputes
  D) fiscal allocation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 109: One of the duties of the legislature is to Options:
  A) implement laws
  B) adjudicate disputes
  C) promulgate decrees
  D) exercise oversight
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 110: The highest decision-making body in Nigeria under the Buhari's military regime was the Options:
  A) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  B) Supreme Military Council
  C) National Council of States
  D) Federal Executive Council
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  The correct answer is B .