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 121: In the old OYO empire, the Ajele Options:
  A) was the head of the army
  B) ensured the safety of all trade routes
  C) ensured good governance of the districts
  D) mobilized the army
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 122: Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar? Options:
  A) King Kosoko
  B) King Dosunmu
  C) Oba Ovonramwen
  D) King Jaja
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 123:

  The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 3 1983 is called a __________

  Options:
  A) Collegial system of government
  B) Presidential system of government
  C) Unitary system of government
  D) Parliamentary system of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 124: The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is Options:
  A) 5 years
  B) 4 years
  C) 2 years
  D) 6 years
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 125: The creation of more states in Nigeria has Options:
  A) eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts
  B) reduced the gap between rich and poor states
  C) increased the powers of the federal government
  D) increased the powers of the states and local governments
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 126: Public opinion becomes politically relevant when it Options:
  A) criticises people in power
  B) influences the decision of government
  C) aggregates views and interests
  D) is in support of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 127: In Nigeria,promotion of judges is the responsibility of the Options:
  A) Judicial Service Commission
  B) Cheif Justice of the Federation
  C) Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
  D) Council of Legal Education
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 128: Nigeria's first external affairs minister was Options:
  A) Alhaji Nuhu Ramali
  B) Prof. Ishaya Audu
  C) Dr Okoi Arikpo
  D) Dr Jaja Wachukwu
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 129: Which of these is a common feature of totalitarian regimes? Options:
  A) Existence of opposition groups
  B) competing political parties
  C) a single recognized party
  D) freedom of association
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 130:

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) is the result of a coalition of the following parties except the___________

  Options:
  A) All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP)
  B) Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)
  C) United Progressive Grand Alliance (UPGA)
  D) Congress for Progressive Change (CPC)
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  The correct answer is C .