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 1271: The dramatic rise in the membership of the UN during late 1991 and early 1992 is best accounted for by the Options:
  A) admission of a large number of newly independent African states
  B) appointment of the first African as Secretary-General
  C) break -up of the Soviet Union into independent Republics
  D) expansion of the membership of the Security Council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1272: The Yoruba traditional system of government was Options:
  A) monarchical
  B) egalitarian
  C) republican
  D) democratic
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1273: Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France under the Balewa government over Options:
  A) the Algerian war of independence
  B) French policy in the Congo
  C) atomic tests in the Sahara
  D) French involvement in Togolese politics
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1274: The main role of pressure groups is to Options:
  A) influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them
  B) inject emotion and selfish debates
  C) influence the public
  D) use all means, including bribery, to achieve their objectives
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1275:

  The area from which one or more members or representatives are elected in public offices is called the electoral ........

  Options:
  A) College
  B) Constituency
  C) Ward
  D) District
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1276: The (former) Northern Region of Nigeria became internally self-governing in Options:
  A) 1956
  B) 1957
  C) 1958
  D) 1959
  E) 1960
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1277: The four British colonial territories in West Africa were Options:
  A) Ivory Coast, Gambia, Nigeria and Senegal
  B) Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia and Sierra Leone
  C) Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria and Gambia
  D) Senegal, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Ghana
  E) Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia and Senegal
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1278:

  Which of the following statements about pressure groups is true?

  Options:
  A) They have no influence on the decision-making process
  B) They can have both positive and negative impact on the government
  C) They operate independently of the government
  D) They are only concerned with social issues
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1279: In a parliamentary system,the term shadow cabinet is often used to refer to Options:
  A) back-benchers in the house
  B) deputy prime ministers and assistant ministers
  C) rebellious members of the ruling party
  D) portfolio designates of the party in opposition
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1280: In the present local government structure ,traditional rulers play Options:
  A) an advisory role
  B) an executive role
  C) a judicial role
  D) a legislative role
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  The correct answer is A .