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 1391:

  On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?

  Options:
  A) Alliance for Democracy
  B) Action Congress
  C) All People's party
  D) People's Democratic Party
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1392: The executive checks the excesses of the legislature through Options:
  A) assent to bills
  B) the use of veto power
  C) the ratification of treaties
  D) issuance of orders
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1393:

  What is the primary source of revenue for the local government in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) taxes
  B) grants from foreign countries
  C) oil revenue
  D) Federal government allocations
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1394: According to Marxist theory, those who own and control the means of production in a capitalist society are Options:
  A) Explotiters
  B) Colonialists
  C) Workers
  D) Shareholders
  E) Bourgeoisie
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1395: The colonial administration in Nigeria was Options:
  A) authoritarian
  B) Democratic
  C) Development oriented
  D) dominated by Nigerians
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1396: The executive arm of government includes the Options:
  A) police
  B) courts
  C) national assembly
  D) senate president
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1397: Public corporations mainly differ from the ministries in that they Options:
  A) are not bureaucratic
  B) provide social services to the public
  C) required highly professional staff
  D) are organization as business enterprises
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1398: A prominent feature of a presidential system of government is Options:
  A) dual executive
  B) vote of no confidence
  C) the rule of law
  D) separation of powers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1399: A constitution of any country is basically___________ Options:
  A) a mere piece of paper
  B) a guide to how the country should be governed
  C) a document stating what the leaders should do
  D) a document stating how to acquire power
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1400:

  The dwindling and market falls in oil prices are prime indicators for Nigeria politico-economic consideration for________

  Options:
  A) indigenization policy
  B) diversification
  C) the adoption of the United Nations' Vision 2030
  D) nationalisation policy
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  The correct answer is B .