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 1141: In Nigeria,promotion of judges is the responsibility of the Options:
  A) Judicial Service Commission
  B) Cheif Justice of the Federation
  C) Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
  D) Council of Legal Education
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1142: The primary function of the judiciary is to Options:
  A) make laws
  B) protect the citizens
  C) interpret laws
  D) execute laws
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1143: The major advantage of the secret ballot is that Options:
  A) it is faster than other systems
  B) nobody can be prevented from voying
  C) it ensures the anonymity of each voter
  D) losers can ask for another secret vote
  E) it extends the franchise to all adults
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1144: 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 1145: ECOWAS main achievement in recent years has been in the area of Options:
  A) infrastructural development
  B) cultural integration
  C) security and defence
  D) political unity
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1146:

  If the president refuses to sign a bill within a specific period, it can still become a law through

  Options:
  A) legislative override
  B) none of the above
  C) judicial review
  D) public petition
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1147: The feature which best differentiates pressure groups from political parties is that they do not Options:
  A) have interest in politics
  B) seek to influence public opinion
  C) have permananent organization
  D) nominate ministers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1148: Which of the following best describes the role of the civil service? Options:
  A) promoting the interest of civil servants
  B) advising government and implementig its policies
  C) keeping records for government
  D) providing information on government and its agencies
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1149: One of the weakness of confederation is the Options:
  A) over-centralization of authority
  B) lack of central army
  C) tendencies towards secession
  D) absence of local independence
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1150: 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 .