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 1591: The Characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevents it's officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________ Options:
  A) impartiality
  B) neutrality
  C) anonymity
  D) impersonality
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1592: 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 1593:

  A common feature of government is________

  Options:
  A) The making of public policy
  B) The separation of powers
  C) The independence of the judiciary
  D) A written constitution.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1594: The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are Options:
  A) Chna, UK USSR, USA and France
  B) USSR, gERMANY,Canada, India and China
  C) UK, France, USA bRAZIL and Ethiopia
  D) USA , China , Liberia USSR and Iltaly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1595: The presidential system differs from the parliamentary system of government in that Options:
  A) The principle of collective responsibility applies
  B) Executive and legislative powers are fused
  C) Powers of the three arms of government are merged
  D) The tenure of office of the president is limited
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1596: The first leader of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons was Options:
  A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
  B) Michael Okpara
  C) Samuel Ikoku
  D) Herbert Macaulay
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1597: What is the major distinguishing characteristic between flexible and rigid constitutions? Options:
  A) manner of documentation
  B) one is unwritten
  C) amendment procedure
  D) degree of legality
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1598: A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known as Options:
  A) Republican
  B) revolutionary
  C) collegial
  D) parliamentary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1599: The prominent role Nigeria played in the UN in the 70's earned her Options:
  A) non-permanent membership position
  B) permanent representation at the UN
  C) membership of the Security Council
  D) chairmanship of the General Assembly
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1600: Nigeria's first external affairs minister was Options:
  A) Alhaji Nuhu Ramali
  B) Prof. Ishaya Audu
  C) Dr Okoi Arikpo
  D) Dr Jaja Wachukwu
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  The correct answer is D .