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 1401: A vote taken by the citizenry on an important political issue is a Options:
  A) recall
  B) general election
  C) bye-election
  D) referendum
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1402: A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is Options:
  A) France
  B) the United Kingdom
  C) the USA
  D) the Soviet Union
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1403: The Queen of England ceased to be the head of state of Nigeria at Options:
  A) independence in October 1960
  B) the attainment of self government by the regions
  C) the adoption of the Republican Constitution in October 1963
  D) the inception of the presidential system in October 1979
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1404: Which of the following is an autonomous governmental agency? Options:
  A) the Civil Service Commission
  B) the Manpower Advisory Committee
  C) the National Emergency Relief Agency
  D) the National Security Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1405:

  The highest grade in the Civil Service is known as the ............

  Options:
  A) Technical cadre
  B) Executive cadre
  C) Clerical cadre
  D) Administrative cadre
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1406: The term, Chief -in- Council in Nigeria mean that, the Chief Options:
  A) is elected by the council
  B) is superior to the council
  C) cannot oppose the decision of the council
  D) is nominate by the government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1407:

  Which of the following is a function of the Public ComplaintsCommission?

  Options:
  A) Managing public transportation
  B) Enforcing criminal laws
  C) Conducting investigations and enquiries
  D) Implementing foreign policies
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1408: Imperialism was adopted by Europe to Options:
  A) expand its economic and political base
  B) develop the economies of the colonies
  C) establish a democratic society similar to that of Europe
  D) end ethnic rivalries in the colonies
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1409: The Gulf War of 1990 is an indication that the UNO is unable to Options:
  A) ensure free world trade
  B) stop colonialism
  C) control armament
  D) ensure permanent world peace
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1410: Under Nigeria's Second Republic, the Senate was under the leadership of Options:
  A) J.S. Tarka
  B) Joseph Wayas
  C) Godwin Ume-Ezeoke
  D) John Wash Pam
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  The correct answer is B .