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 1201:

  The Gulf War of 1990 is an indication that the U. N. O. is unable to _______

  Options:
  A) ensure free world trade
  B) stop colonialism
  C) control armament
  D) ensure permanent world peace
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1202: As an executive, the commissioner is charged with the responsibility of Options:
  A) Implementing laws
  B) Writing laws
  C) Giving loans
  D) Making laws
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1203: The center-piece of Nigeria's foreign policy covers only Options:
  A) Europe
  B) Africa
  C) Latin America
  D) Asia
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1204:

  The term ultra vires means_________

  Options:
  A) the exercise of supervisory functions by the judiciary
  B) a situation where a public authority dutifully performs its functions
  C) a situation where a public authority acts beyond the scope of its duties
  D) the act of exercising administrative competence over a matter
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1205: Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 constitution to ensure Options:
  A) loyalty
  B) Economic empowerment
  C) Equity
  D) Even development
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1206: A common feature of government is Options:
  A) the separation of powers
  B) the making of public policy
  C) the independence of the judiciary
  D) a written constitution
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1207: Proportional representation favours a: Options:
  A) multi-party system
  B) three-party system
  C) two-party system
  D) one party system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1208: One of the functions of the Ministry of external Affairs the Options:
  A) deportaton of illegal aliens
  B) issuance of passports
  C) defence of the country's borders
  D) promotion of national interest
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1209: The unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by Options:
  A) sovereignty
  B) nationalism
  C) self-determination
  D) patriotism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1210:

  Under the 1979 constitution of Nigeria, each State was allowed to elect________

  Options:
  A) three senators
  B) from two to five senators depending on the population
  C) five senators
  D) as many senators as the state could finance.
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  The correct answer is C .