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 1541:

  Which document serves as the constitution of the United Nations?

  Options:
  A) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  B) Geneva conventions
  C) Treaty of the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
  D) Charter of the United Nations
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1542: Pressure groups are important because they Options:
  A) enjoy publicity
  B) manage political crisis for the their members
  C) sponsor candidates for election
  D) represent groups who may otherwise be ignored
  E) are not interested in the welfare of the state
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1543: A country made up of semi autonomous units is Options:
  A) a confederation
  B) a federation
  C) a region
  D) unitary
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1544:

  Which document serves as the constitution of the United Nations?

  Options:
  A) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  B) Geneva conventions
  C) Treaty of the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
  D) Charter of the United Nations
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1545: The independence of the judiciary can be best safeguarded by Options:
  A) the Public Service Commission
  B) a charismatic leadership
  C) a liberal government
  D) a well informed public
  E) a system of checks and balances
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1546: Which of the following is a founding member of OPEC? Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) Indonesia
  C) Venezuela
  D) Algeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1547:

  What is the term for a system of government in which power is held by a small group of people?

  Options:
  A) Oligarchy
  B) Monarchy
  C) Theocracy
  D) Democracy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1548: The political neutrality of civil servants implies that they Options:
  A) are not allowed to joinany organization or group
  B) have no dealings with politicians
  C) are not allowed to be involved in partisan politics
  D) have permanent tenure
  E) are not allowed to vote
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1549: The organ that is responsible for the interpretation of law is known as _____? Options:
  A) Judiciary
  B) Executive
  C) Legislature
  D) President
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1550: The type of party system in practice is defined by the Options:
  A) relationship between the parties and electorate
  B) structure of the political parties
  C) manner in which the parties operate
  D) number of political parties in a country
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  The correct answer is D .