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 1421:

  Which of the following is a feature of Nigerian Federalism?

  Options:
  A) Single-party system
  B) Centralized fiscal system
  C) Autonomy of local government
  D) Strong central government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1422: Unicameralism is a feature of the legislature in Options:
  A) Israel
  B) the United Kingdom
  C) the United States
  D) Ghana
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1423: Delegated legislature becomes unavoidable when Options:
  A) legislators cannot reach a consensus
  B) issues under consideration are personal
  C) issues under consideration are technical
  D) legislators have to proceed on a recess
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1424: Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because Options:
  A) France's atomic test in the Sahara Desert
  B) Her poor relations with the francophone countries
  C) General de-Gaulle's negative attitude towards her
  D) France's diplomatic relations with Israel
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1425: The headquarters of registered political parties in Nigeria must be located in Options:
  A) the federal capital
  B) the state where most of their supporters come from
  C) any state capital
  D) the Northern and Souther parts of Nigeria
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1426: Nigeria's commitment to the liberation of Africa could best be seen in her policy towards Options:
  A) Namibia and Mozambique
  B) the Congo and Zimbabwe
  C) Sierra Leone and Chad
  D) South Africa and Angola
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1427: The committee that recommended Abuja as the new Federal Capital was headed by Options:
  A) Graham Douglas
  B) Mamman Nasir
  C) Rotimi Williams
  D) Akinola Aguda
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1428: In the Presidential system of government the president is elected to office by Options:
  A) the cabinet
  B) the parliament or legislature
  C) the military
  D) the people through direct elections
  E) the political party
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1429: Which former Head of State of Ghana was executed during the rule of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC)? Options:
  A) General J.A Ankrah
  B) General A.A Afrifah
  C) Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings
  D) Dr. Kwarne Nkrumah
  E) Dr Kofi Busia
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1430:

  The right of a citizen to seek redress means the right to________

  Options:
  A) fair hearing
  B) free access to legal materials
  C) seek an appeal under another judgement
  D) exercise his political liberty
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  The correct answer is C .