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 1251:

  Under General Aguiyi Ironsi, decree 34 introduced the ____ system of government.

  Options:
  A) unitary
  B) confederal
  C) federal
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1252: The major advantage of secret balloting is that it Options:
  A) allows people to vote freely
  B) ensures the anonymity of the voter
  C) extends the franchise to all adults
  D) is faster than the other systems
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1253: Accountability in public office means that officers shall Options:
  A) keep proper account of state finances
  B) render good account of their activities
  C) not accept bribes and gratification
  D) declare their assets periodically
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1254: Ethnic politics in Nigeria can be traced to the Options:
  A) Macpherson Constitution
  B) Lyttelton Constitution
  C) Clifford Constitution
  D) Richard's Constitution
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1255: In the old Oyo empire, the Ajele Options:
  A) mobilized the army
  B) ensured good governance of the district
  C) was the head of the army
  D) ensured the safety of the trade routes
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1256: Which of the following was the LEAST important rationale for Nigerian federalism? Options:
  A) The vastness of the territory and the size of the population
  B) Diverse cultures
  C) Economic benefits
  D) Bicameral legislature
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1257:

  Colonialist arrival in Nigeria is traceable particularly to the_____

  Options:
  A) introduction of christianity
  B) annexation of the Lagos Colony
  C) emergence of economic adventurism
  D) introduction of the indirect rule policy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1258: Which of the following is NOT a pressure group in Nigeria Options:
  A) Farmers
  B) The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT)
  C) The Catholic Church
  D) Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
  E) Nigerian Medicial Association (NMA)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1259: Indirect rule was introduced in Nigeria because Options:
  A) traditional rulers were powerful
  B) there were few administrators in the country
  C) the colonialists were poor administrators
  D) the native authorities were already well organized
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1260: The Premier of Western region immediately after Independence was ______ Options:
  A) Chief Obafemi Awolowo
  B) Chief Ladoke Akintola
  C) Chief Dr. M.A. Majelkodunmi
  D) Alhaji D.S. Adegbenro
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  The correct answer is B .