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 1611: As a component of the state,the civil service is important because it ensures Options:
  A) gender equality
  B) continuity in governance
  C) effective cost-benefit analysis
  D) equality among professions
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1612: Nigeria adopted the nineteen state structure in Options:
  A) 1966
  B) 1960
  C) 1969
  D) 1976
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1613: Constitutionalism means Options:
  A) promotion of the constitution
  B) respect for the constitution
  C) electoral processes based on the constitution
  D) voting rule and regulations
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1614: The British prime minister who opposed the cancellation of Nigeria's debt was Options:
  A) Margaret Thatcher
  B) Edward Heath
  C) John Major
  D) Hardold Wilson
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1615: The principle of checks and balances reinforces separation of powers in order to Options:
  A) protect the powers of the executive
  B) make the legislature more powerful
  C) prevent an unconstituional change of government
  D) prevent the emergence of dictatorship
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1616: Which of the following encourages capitalism? Options:
  A) public ownership of all forms of enterprise
  B) even distribution of wealth
  C) private ownership of the means of production
  D) centrally planned economy
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1617: Privatization and commercialization programmes in Nigeria have Options:
  A) increased public utilities
  B) de-emphasized government ownership
  C) reduced government revenue
  D) encouraged corruption
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1618: A formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office is ___ ? Options:
  A) by-election
  B) election
  C) bill
  D) public office
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1619: The members of the Nigeria Constituent Assembly were elected by Options:
  A) bye-election
  B) a general election
  C) electoral colleges
  D) referenda
  E) indirect election
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1620: A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their own selfish interests is classified as Options:
  A) a democracy
  B) a dictatorship
  C) an aristocracy
  D) a monarchy
  E) an oligarchy
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  The correct answer is E .