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 1411:

  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 .
• Question 1412:

  The theory of separation of powers was first time clearly formulated by __________

  Options:
  A) Jean Bodin
  B) Jean Austin
  C) Baron de Montesquieu
  D) Lord Bryce
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1413: The Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria achieved the status of self-government is Options:
  A) 1959
  B) 1957
  C) 1950
  D) 1955
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1414:

  In a parliamentary system of government, the executive branch is

  Options:
  A) under the control of the judiciary
  B) combined with the legislative branch
  C) elected through popular votes
  D) separate from the legislative branch
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1415: Each member state is represented on the Board of Governors of OPEC for a period of Options:
  A) 2 years
  B) 3 years
  C) 4 years
  D) 1 year
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1416: The highest organ of the state during Babangida Regime was the Options:
  A) Provisional Ruling Council
  B) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  C) Supreme Military Council
  D) Federal Executive Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1417: The OAU was formed in Options:
  A) 1946
  B) 1956
  C) 1960
  D) 1963
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1418: Local governments in Nigeria are created in order to Options:
  A) create more civil service jobs
  B) encourage competition and rivalry among groups
  C) bring the government nearer to the people
  D) prevent the creation of more states
  E) levy import duties
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1419: All of the following are examples of public corporation in Nigeria EXCEPT? Options:
  A) Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board
  B) Nigerian Steel Development Authority
  C) Zenith Bank Plc
  D) Nigeria Railway Corporation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1420:

  The Oputa panel was established in Nigeria to

  Options:
  A) monitor military spending
  B) Facilitate arms trades regulations
  C) investigate human rights abuses during the military rule
  D) promote military intervention in politics
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  The correct answer is C .