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 1481:

  When Africa is the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy, it is said to be _________

  Options:
  A) Afrocentric
  B) regional
  C) Concentric
  D) Pan-African
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1482: An attribute that makes a state to be recognized as independent is Options:
  A) government
  B) population
  C) sovereignty
  D) territory
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1483: The Richards Constitution Options:
  A) abolished the elective principle in choosing members of the Legislative Council
  B) amalgamated the northern and southern groups of provinces
  C) established a central legislative council
  D) abolished regional assemlies
  E) abolished the system of Indirect Rule
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1484: Which of the following is NOT a fundamental human right in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Right to education
  B) Right to personal liberty
  C) Freedom of thought
  D) Freedom of conscience
  E) Non of the above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1485: A system based on hierarchies of land ownership is Options:
  A) feudalism
  B) totalitarianism
  C) communism
  D) fascism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1486: The first law-making body in Nigeria after amalgamation was Options:
  A) Nigeria Council
  B) Legislative Council
  C) National Assembly
  D) Regional Assembly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1487: Which of the following principle does NOT govern Nigeria's foreign policy? Options:
  A) National interest
  B) Non-alignment
  C) African interest
  D) International terrorism
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1488:

  A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared tothat of General Yakubu Gowon was the _________

  Options:
  A) inclusion of the civilians as members
  B) exclusion of military governors from the council
  C) inclusion of the chief justice as a member
  D) the exclusion of the Inspector General of police from the council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1489: Which of the following is not a fundamental human right? Options:
  A) Freedom of speech
  B) Freedom of religion
  C) Freedom of the press
  D) Freedom of association
  E) None of the above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1490: In the presidential system of government, the chief executive is Options:
  A) elected by the entire electorate
  B) nominated by the legislators
  C) selected by the party with the majority of seats in the legislature
  D) appointed by an independent judicisry
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  The correct answer is A .