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 1181:

  Which one of these served as secretary general of the League of nations?

  Options:
  A) Joseph Avenol
  B) Trygve Lie
  C) Javier Perez de Cuellar
  D) Kurt Waldheim
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1182: The British government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the administration of Nigeria in which year? Options:
  A) 1861
  B) 1900
  C) 1886
  D) 1914
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1183: An advantage of delegated legislation is that Options:
  A) much time is saved in the process
  B) technical issues are handled by experts
  C) ministers and lawmakers work together
  D) it hastens the implementation of policy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1184: The chairman of the 1976 constitution drafting committee was _____? Options:
  A) Udo udoma
  B) Ademola Adetokunba
  C) Rotimi Williams
  D) Niki Tobi
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1185: A federal system of government has the following three advantages Options:
  A) economies of scale, uniform development and political unity
  B) economies of scale, uniform development and strong army
  C) strong army, greater security and economies of scale
  D) ecnomic co-operation, uniform development and greater security
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1186: According to Aristotle, a form of government in which the few rule for the benefit of all is Options:
  A) Diarchy
  B) Aristocracy
  C) Autocracy
  D) polyarchy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1187: The application of the rule of law can be limited by Options:
  A) giving judges full authority
  B) invoking emergency powers
  C) securing the tenure of office of judges
  D) insulating judges from partisan politics
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1188: To qualify for absorption into the administration cadre of the civil service in Nigeria, an applicant must be Options:
  A) knowledgeable in civil services rule
  B) a holder of a first university degree
  C) specifically trained in public administration
  D) a senior civil servant
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1189:

  The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because _________

  Options:
  A) the ruling party may lose the election
  B) the winner may not poll an absolute majority
  C) it works against all opposition parties
  D) it is easy to rig
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1190: A major opposition party at the national level in Nigeria's Second Republic was Options:
  A) NNP
  B) UPN
  C) PRP
  D) GNPP
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  The correct answer is B .