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 1531: Dual mandate was proposed by Options:
  A) Hugh Clapperton
  B) Hugh Clifford
  C) Lord Lugard
  D) George Goldie
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1532:

  Which of the following is a function of the Public ComplaintsCommission?

  Options:
  A) Managing public transportation
  B) Enforcing criminal laws
  C) Conducting investigations and enquiries
  D) Implementing foreign policies
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1533: A major way of maintaining confidence in the electoral process is by ensuring that Options:
  A) electoral officers are regularly trained
  B) elections are conducted in a free and fair atmosphere
  C) unlimited franchise is made available
  D) elections are conducted as and when due
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1534: One major disadvantage of public opinion is that Options:
  A) the critics of government policies are always harassed
  B) a vocal minority claims to represent the majority
  C) gossip and rumours thrive
  D) leaders are unnecessarily criticized
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1535: A constitution is federal if Options:
  A) it provides for a presidential system
  B) it is unwritten
  C) it is not unitary
  D) the central ad component units or authorities are co-ordinate and equal
  E) there is a division of powers between a central and a division of powers between a central and a number of other component authorities
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1536: The principle by which both the governors and the governed are bound by the laws is called Options:
  A) constitutionalism
  B) constitutional supremacy
  C) rule by decree
  D) rule of law
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1537: The two-chambers of elected national representatives in Nigeria are called Options:
  A) the National Assembly
  B) House of Assembly
  C) the Senate
  D) the parliament
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1538: Case-laws are made by the Options:
  A) legislatures
  B) council of ministers
  C) judiciary
  D) president
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1539: Which of the following countries has the right to veto the decision of the Security Council Options:
  A) Australia
  B) Switzerland
  C) China
  D) Canada
  E) Japan
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1540: Radical nationalism in Nigeria is generally attributed to the influence of Options:
  A) Aminu Kano
  B) Herbert Marcaulay
  C) Nnamdi Azikiwe
  D) Mbonu Ojike
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  The correct answer is B .