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 1331: The British colonial rule in Nigeria brought about Options:
  A) stagnationin social formations
  B) the pampering of traditional rulers
  C) a change in the mode of production
  D) stabilization in the price of raw materials
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1332: The idea of putting everyone under two levels of government at the same time is called Options:
  A) dual policy
  B) dual mandate
  C) dual citizenship
  D) federalism
  E) nationalism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1333: At independence in 1960, the permission to establish a diplomatic mission in Nigeria was not granted to Options:
  A) the United States of America
  B) Japan
  C) the United Kingdom
  D) the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1334: Iran, Iraq and which countries first created OPEC? Options:
  A) Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
  B) Venezuela, Dubai, Greece
  C) Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
  D) Venezuela, Vienna.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1335: When was the emirate system of government introduced in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Nineteenth Century
  B) Twentieth Century
  C) Eighteenth Century
  D) Seventeenth Century
  E) Sixteenth Century
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1336:

  The Judicial Service Commission is vested with the power to recommendsuitable persons for appointment of the _____

  Options:
  A) National Judicıal Council
  B) President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
  C) Presıdent of the Senate
  D) Chief Justice of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1337: A major factor that necessitated the adoption of federalism in Nigeria was the Options:
  A) intention of creating states
  B) diversity of culture and language
  C) abundance of natural resources
  D) low level of literacy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1338: Which of the following reasons best explains why Nigeria during the first republic, could not pursue an independent foreign policy? Options:
  A) the numerous differences among the ethnic groups
  B) lack of political ideology
  C) Nigeria was a non-aligned country
  D) Nigeria's economy was dependent on the Western countries
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1339:

  In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is typically ___________.

  Options:
  A) elected directly by the people
  B) the leader of the majority party in the legislature
  C) appointed by the judiciary
  D) chosen by the head of state
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1340: Privatization and commercialization of public enterprises in Nigeria will lead to further entrenchment of Options:
  A) socialism
  B) capitalism
  C) welfarism
  D) fascism
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  The correct answer is B .