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 111:

  The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was establisthed by

  Options:
  A) Clifford Constitution
  B) Richards Constitution
  C) Macpherson Constitution
  D) Lytleton Constitution
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 112: Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural inbalance in the federation? Options:
  A) increase in revenue allocation
  B) formation of political parties
  C) apointment of minister
  D) creation of states
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 113:

  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 114: The maintenance of law and order is a function of the Options:
  A) legislature
  B) military
  C) judiciary
  D) executive
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 115: The empowerment of the police service commission to make rules for the appointment, promotion and dismissal of its personnel, is an example of Options:
  A) a decree
  B) a penal law
  C) a delegated legislature
  D) an executive order
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 116: Which of these countries was NOT a foundation member of the Organisation of African Unity? Options:
  A) Ghana
  B) Ethiopia
  C) Zimbabwe
  D) Tanzania
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 117: Federalism was adopted in Nigeria as a constitutional response to the problem of Options:
  A) educational imbalance
  B) national identity
  C) ethnic pluralism
  D) manpower and resources
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 118: The policy of assimilation was the colonial policy of the Options:
  A) French
  B) British
  C) Portuguese
  D) German
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 119: Which of the following countries had a strained relationship countries had a strained relationship with Nigeria over the Angolan crisis of 1975? Options:
  A) the Soviet Union
  B) Tanzania
  C) the United States of America
  D) South Africa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 120: Which of these constitutions recognized local government as a third tier of government in Nigeria? Options:
  A) 1960 Constitution
  B) 1963 Constitution
  C) 1979 Constitution
  D) 1946 Constitution
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  The correct answer is C .