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 1641: The Nigerian Council was created by Options:
  A) Hugh Clifford
  B) Arthur Richards
  C) Frederick Lugard
  D) Bernard Bourdillon
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1642: Before a new member is admitted to the United Nations Organization, its application must be approved by all Options:
  A) permanent members of the security council
  B) members of the General Assembly
  C) members of the economic and social council
  D) members of the international council of justice
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1643: Early nationalist activities manifested in the form of _____? Options:
  A) discrimination
  B) resistance
  C) participation
  D) disagreement
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1644:

  Nigeria's top contribution to Africa's agenda of decolonisation and anti-racism was mostly enhanced with the formation of the_________

  Options:
  A) New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
  B) Organization of African Unity (OAU)
  C) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
  D) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1645:

  When a state is subject to no other authority, it is said to be _________

  Options:
  A) powerful
  B) legitmate
  C) authoritative
  D) sovereign
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1646: The main role of pressure groups is to Options:
  A) influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them
  B) inject emotion and selfish debates
  C) influence the public
  D) use all means, including bribery, to achieve their objectives
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1647: The permanent membership of the UN Security Council is Options:
  A) ten
  B) fifteen
  C) five
  D) eleven
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1648: A distinctive feature of a democratic system of government is the Options:
  A) existence of periodic competitive elections
  B) absence of strong pressure groups
  C) existence of a single political party
  D) centralization of all powers in the exeecutive
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1649: The organ of the United Nations primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security is the Options:
  A) General Assembly
  B) Security Council
  C) International Court of Justice
  D) Economic and Social Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1650:

  Which constitution established the Public Service Commission?

  Options:
  A) The 1963 constitution
  B) The 1979 constitution
  C) The 1999 constitution
  D) The 1989 constitution
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  The correct answer is B .