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 1111: The primary factor which led to the formation of political parties in colonial Nigeria was Options:
  A) introduction of the elective principle and representative institution
  B) increased wealth of the indigenous elite
  C) granting of seif government by the colonial administration
  D) call by black people all over the world for a final assault on colonialism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1112: Prior to 1966,the system of local government in western region was based on the three-tier structure of Options:
  A) native authority, division and district councils
  B) district, local and area councils
  C) division, district and local councils
  D) province, district and local councils
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1113: Before colonial rule, Yoruba traditional rulers were appointed by Options:
  A) the people acting through their representatives
  B) the Ogboni
  C) Ifa (oracle)priests
  D) Odudwa
  E) Kingmakers
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1114: In a parliamentary system, when the legislature passes a vote of no confidence on the executive.it means that the Options:
  A) executive is expected to go on suspension
  B) executive is required to resign
  C) legislature ceases to trust the executive
  D) legislature commences legal proceeding against the executive
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1115: The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is Options:
  A) 5 years
  B) 4 years
  C) 2 years
  D) 6 years
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1116: Adjudication of conflict between the federal and regional governments in the First Republic was reserved for Options:
  A) National Industrial Court
  B) Supreme Court
  C) Federal Court of Appeal
  D) Federal High Court
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1117:

  Which of the following is a founding member of OPEC?

  Options:
  A) Indonesia
  B) Algeria
  C) Venezuela
  D) Nigeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1118: The Organization of Africa Unity was established for the main purpose of Options:
  A) opposing imperialism in all its forms and mainfestations
  B) establishing an African High Command
  C) Protecting the human rights of all Africans wherever they may live
  D) creating an African Common Market
  E) encouraging cooperation and unity among African States
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1119:

  The independent National Electoral Commission has the power to prepare and maintain the register of.____

  Options:
  A) Electoral candidates
  B) Constituencies
  C) Political parties
  D) Voters
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1120: The Nigerian federalism is a Options:
  A) four-tier system
  B) three-tier system
  C) two-tier system
  D) one-tier system
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  The correct answer is B .