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: Rate are usually collected in Nigeria by Options:
  A) Ministries of Commerce in the states
  B) The department councils
  C) The traditional rules
  D) The department of inland revenue
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1482: In a federal system of government the centre is Options:
  A) superior to the other components
  B) inferior to the other components
  C) equal to the other components
  D) of-unlimited jurisdiction
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1483: One of the greatest advocates of socialism was Options:
  A) Baron de Montesquieu
  B) A.V. Dicey
  C) Karl Marx
  D) Adam Smith
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1484: Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural inbalance in the federation? Options:
  A) increase in revenue allocation
  B) formation of political parties
  C) apointment of minister
  D) creation of states
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1485: One basic characteristic of parliamentary system of government is that the Options:
  A) upper and lower houses of the legislature have equal powers
  B) cabinet is part of the legislature
  C) prime minister is usually a member of the upper house
  D) opposition party members are also included in the cabinet
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1486: Parastatals are established to Options:
  A) enhance enterprenual skills
  B) expand business transactions
  C) maximize government profits
  D) render social services
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1487: The first international organization Nigeria joined after independence is the Options:
  A) United Nations Organization
  B) Cmmonwealth of Nations African Unity
  C) Commonwealth of Nations
  D) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1488: In Nigeria, the function of Council of States is Options:
  A) judicial
  B) investigative
  C) legislative
  D) advisory
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1489: The 1976 Local Government Reforms has Options:
  A) reduced political corruption at the local level
  B) resulted in accelerated development in the rural areas
  C) created more authonomy for local administration
  D) reduced the political roles of traditional rulers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1490:

  The process of selecting candidates to represent a political party in elections is known as

  Options:
  A) campaigning
  B) primaries
  C) electioneering
  D) lobbying
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  The correct answer is B .