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 1551: Which of the following has NOT been a Secretary General of the O.A.U? Options:
  A) Adebayo Adedeji
  B) Ide Oumarou
  C) Diallo Telhi
  D) Edem Kodjo
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1552: Between 1966 and 1975, the highest legislative body in Nigeria was the Options:
  A) Armed Force Revolutionary Council
  B) Supreme Military Council
  C) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  D) Provisional Ruling Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1553: The head of the electoral body that conducted the June 12 1993 elections was Options:
  A) Humphrey Nwosu
  B) Ovie-Whiskey
  C) Eme Awa
  D) Dagogo-Jack
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1554: Nigeria adopted the federal system of government because of Options:
  A) Uneven development
  B) The availability of limited resources
  C) The adoption of a stat religion
  D) The fear of domination of minorities
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1555: The motion by Anthony Enahoro demanding independence for Nigeria was moved in Options:
  A) 1951
  B) 1953
  C) 1956
  D) 1957
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1556: The fundamental rights of citizens include rights to ___________ Options:
  A) free education, employment and freedom of thought
  B) life, speech and association
  C) life, liberty and property
  D) association, property and social security
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1557: The president of Nigeria was indirectly elected through secret ballot for a period of five years by the senate in Options:
  A) 1963
  B) 1979
  C) 1983
  D) 1960
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1558: An electoral process in which candidates for elective offices are selected by party members is known as Options:
  A) primary election
  B) electoral college
  C) direct election
  D) preferential voting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1559: To which of these bodies did Nigeria belong before the formation of the OAU in 1963? Options:
  A) Casablanca Group
  B) Monrovia Group
  C) African and Malagasy Union
  D) Pan African Union
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1560: Nigeria is NOT a member of the Options:
  A) Non-Aligned Nations
  B) Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries
  C) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
  D) International Monetary Fund
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  The correct answer is C .