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 1601: A major feature of the system of government in the Sokoto Caliphate was that Options:
  A) it was based on customs and traditions
  B) it was theocratic
  C) it was democratic
  D) power was effectively decentralized
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1602: The 1979 Constitution established the Options:
  A) National Human Rights Commission
  B) National Population Commission
  C) Federal Road Safety Commission
  D) Federal Civil Defense Corps
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1603:

  The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was establisthed by

  Options:
  A) Clifford Constitution
  B) Richards Constitution
  C) Macpherson Constitution
  D) Lytleton Constitution
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1604:

  The process by which electorates remove elected official is called_________

  Options:
  A) impeachment
  B) re-call
  C) vote of no confidence
  D) referendum
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1605: The main goals of colonial administration in Nigeria weer the Options:
  A) industrialization and expansion of the economy
  B) education and employment of Nigerians
  C) preservation and protection of traditional heritage
  D) maintenance of law, order and exploitation of the national wealth
  E) introduction and protectional of human rights
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1606: Prior to the formation of the OAU in 1963, Nigeria identified with the Options:
  A) Monorovia Group
  B) Casablanca Group
  C) Brazzaville Group
  D) Libreville Group
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1607: A bill is a draft which is awaiting the consideration of the Options:
  A) executive
  B) party caucus
  C) legislature
  D) judiciary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1608: Nigeria's interest in teaming up with other developing countries in the world is predicated on Options:
  A) her desire to consume more manufactured goods
  B) her desire to produce more raw materials
  C) preserving her independence and promoting development
  D) getting a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1609: The system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______? Options:
  A) Party system
  B) Party structure
  C) Public opinion
  D) Political party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1610:

  The theory of separation of powers was first time clearly formulated by __________

  Options:
  A) Jean Bodin
  B) Jean Austin
  C) Baron de Montesquieu
  D) Lord Bryce
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  The correct answer is C .