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 161: In the Igbo traditional system, the highest democratic institution is the Options:
  A) Umunna
  B) Oha-na -eze
  C) Umuada
  D) Ofo Title Holders
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 162:

  The Indigenant Policy is attributable to the ___

  Options:
  A) French colonies
  B) British Crown colonies
  C) German colonies
  D) Portugese colonies
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 163: The organ of the UN that served as eustodiait of some African countries prior to their independence is _________? Options:
  A) The international court of justice
  B) the security council
  C) the truteeship council
  D) the general assembly
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 164:

  A recurring principal objective of Nigerian foreign policy is

  Options:
  A) defending Nigeria's friends in Africa
  B) cementing Nigeria's foreign relations
  C) promoting world peace with justice
  D) Justıfyıng Nıgeria's supremacy in Africa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 165: While pressure groups aim at influencing government decisions, the primary aim of political parties is to Options:
  A) promote the welfare of their members
  B) execute particular programmes
  C) influence legislation in order to benefit their members
  D) control political power
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 166:

  The application of the rule of law may be constrained by ________

  Options:
  A) securing the tenure of office of judges
  B) insulating judges from partisan politics
  C) employing men of proven integrity as judges
  D) invoking emergency powers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 167: The major advantage of the secret ballot is that Options:
  A) it is faster than other systems
  B) nobody can be prevented from voying
  C) it ensures the anonymity of each voter
  D) losers can ask for another secret vote
  E) it extends the franchise to all adults
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 168: An agency of the United Nations which specializes in the welfare of children is the Options:
  A) WHO
  B) UNESCO
  C) UNICEF
  D) UNDP
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 169: The style of government in the Sokoto caliphate was Options:
  A) democratic
  B) authoritarian
  C) populist
  D) totalitarian
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 170: Nigerian Judiciary is headed by Options:
  A) Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
  B) Solicitor-General of the Federation
  C) Chief Justice of the Federation
  D) President, Court of Appeal
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  The correct answer is C .