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 1671: In theory, one major advantage of the one-party system is that it Options:
  A) eliminates intra-party conflict
  B) promotes greater mass participation in government
  C) serves as an instrument of national integration
  D) guarantees social justice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1672: In the British parliamentary system, if parliament passes a vote of no confidence on the government, the Prime Minister Options:
  A) must change some ministers
  B) can ask the Queen to resign
  C) can dismiss some top civil servants
  D) and his cabinet may feel obliged to resign
  E) can Dissolve the opposition party
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1673:

  In the legislative process, a bill is a ....

  Options:
  A) Proposal before the legislature
  B) Law passed by the legislature
  C) Motion accepted for debate
  D) Motion rejected after debate
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1674: A written constitution is one that Options:
  A) cannot be modified or amended
  B) can only be amended by the highest legislative body
  C) is contained in a single document
  D) is drawn up by draftsmen
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1675: In which of the following is the ceremonial and executive powers fused? Options:
  A) Presidential system of government
  B) Federal system of government
  C) Parliamentary system of government
  D) Unitary system of government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1676: The first Head of Government in independent Nigeria was Options:
  A) Nnmdi Azikiwe
  B) Ahmadu Bello
  C) Tafawa Balewa
  D) Herbert Macaulay
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1677:

  On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?

  Options:
  A) Alliance for Democracy
  B) Action Congress
  C) All People's party
  D) People's Democratic Party
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1678: Nigeria's active role in the liberation of some countries in Southern Africa earned her Options:
  A) the chairmanship of the Eminent Persons Group
  B) membership of SADC
  C) recognition as the giant of Africa
  D) the status of a frontline state
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1679: The ECOWAS trade liberalization programme excludes trade in Options:
  A) unprocessed goods
  B) Crude oil
  C) traditional crafts
  D) industrial products
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1680: Franchise means Options:
  A) ability to speak French
  B) the right to choose representatives to the Legislature
  C) the right to vote
  D) voters cards
  E) membership of the Franco phone community
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  The correct answer is C .