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 1471:

  The ultimate goal of the nationalists was to

  Options:
  A) secure political independence
  B) encourage western education
  C) promote African unity
  D) promote African education
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1472:

  Without presidential assent, the legislature can pass a bill into law with the votes of ______ majority

  Options:
  A) one-fifth
  B) two-third
  C) one-third
  D) absolute
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1473: The system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______? Options:
  A) Party system
  B) Party structure
  C) Public opinion
  D) Political party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1474: A federal system of government pan exist without Options:
  A) division of powers
  B) supremacy of the written constitution
  C) an executive presidential system
  D) a rigid amendment procedure
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1475: The body responsible for exercising the functions of local governments in the 1976 reforms was the Options:
  A) local government commission
  B) local government council
  C) local government committee
  D) committee of chairmen and supervisory councillors
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1476: One of the duties of the legislature is to Options:
  A) implement laws
  B) adjudicate disputes
  C) promulgate decrees
  D) exercise oversight
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1477: In a cabinet system of government, executive power is exercised by the Options:
  A) head of government
  B) president
  C) monarch
  D) dorminant party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1478: Citizens exercise their sovereignty by Options:
  A) attending political rallies
  B) voting at elections
  C) registration to vote
  D) their right to sue the state
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1479: Bye-laws are usually made and enforced by Options:
  A) state governments
  B) trade union
  C) local authorities
  D) the Chief Inspector of police
  E) the Senate
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1480: Nigeria is the major shareholder in the Options:
  A) OPEC fund for Development
  B) African Development Bank
  C) World Bank
  D) international monetary fund
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  The correct answer is B .