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 141: One advantage of the unitary system over the federal system is the Options:
  A) bureaucratic nature
  B) cost effectiveness
  C) small membership
  D) ratification of appointments
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 142:

  The central legislature of Nigeria became bicameral in

  Options:
  A) 1960
  B) 1951
  C) 1959
  D) 1963
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 143: Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the Options:
  A) Lyttelton Constitution
  B) Macpherson Constitution
  C) Richards Constitution
  D) Independence
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 144: Nigeria's non-aligned policy was criticized because of the Options:
  A) ECOWAS Treaty
  B) Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
  C) Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact
  D) Non-proliferation Treaty
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 145: Capitalism often encourages Options:
  A) public
  B) a centrally planned economy
  C) private ownership of the means of production
  D) anarchy
  E) Deconcentration of political and economic powers in the same hands
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 146: The following six political parties were registered for the 1983 elections Options:
  A) NCNC UPN, NPP, NNDP, UMBC, NAP
  B) NPN,NAP NPP, PRP, GNPP, UPN
  C) NPN, NNA PPP, PRP, PPA, UPN
  D) NPP, Chop Chop, PPP PPA, UPN, PRP
  E) UPN, AG, NNDP, PRP, NAP, PPA
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 147: According to Marxist theory, those who live by selling their labour are referred to as the Options:
  A) bourgeoisie
  B) proletariats
  C) Feudal lords
  D) Slaves
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 148: In Nigeria, the highest court for muslims is the Options:
  A) Alkali Court
  B) Sharia Court of Appeal
  C) Supreme Court
  D) Upper Area Court
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 149: In the Presidential System of Government, the president is elected to office by Options:
  A) the Cabinet
  B) the Parliament or Legislature
  C) Military
  D) the people through direct elections
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 150: Membership of a society is Options:
  A) voluntary
  B) constitutional
  C) conventional
  D) mandatory
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  The correct answer is A .