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: The first restructure of the Nigerian Federation took place with the Options:
  A) creation of mid-west Region in 1963
  B) abolition of federalism in 1966
  C) military counter-coup in 1966
  D) creation of states in 1967
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 142: A distinctive feature of a democratic system of government is the Options:
  A) existence of periodic competitive elections
  B) absence of strong pressure groups
  C) existence of a single political party
  D) centralization of all powers in the exeecutive
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 143: The OAU was formed in Options:
  A) 1946
  B) 1956
  C) 1960
  D) 1963
  E) 1965
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 144: A major function of the warrant chiefs was to Options:
  A) prevent tribal wars
  B) supervise native courts and markets
  C) stop ritual killings
  D) take charge of local administration.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 145: A constituency Options:
  A) is the same as a legislature
  B) is part of the campaign process
  C) is an area or district in which the inhabitants can send a representative to parliament
  D) is an important part of every monarchy
  E) consists of party executives and freewheelers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 146: In terms of administrative structure, which of the following sets of pre-cotonial Nigerian political systems do NOT match? Options:
  A) Igbo and Tiv
  B) Benin and Igbo
  C) Sokoto and OYO
  D) Benin and Sokoto
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 147: By laws are Options:
  A) enactments by the legislature
  B) regulations enacted by the local governments
  C) fundamental judicial statements
  D) private bills
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 148: The development of a classless society is the goal of __________ Options:
  A) liberalism
  B) maxism
  C) conservatism
  D) feudalism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 149: An exception to the mandate of the legislature is Options:
  A) enactment of laws
  B) oversight of the executive
  C) representation of the citizenry
  D) conduct of external relations
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 150: The British prime minister who opposed the cancellation of Nigeria's debt was Options:
  A) Margaret Thatcher
  B) Edward Heath
  C) John Major
  D) Hardold Wilson
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  The correct answer is A .