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 1691:

  Pressure groups primarily aim to

  Options:
  A) promote social equality and justice
  B) gain political power and control
  C) influence public opinion through media campaigns
  D) disrupt the functioning of the government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1692:

  A system of government in which a single person or a group who governs has unlimited power in a

  Options:
  A) oligarchy
  B) republican
  C) aristocracy
  D) autocracy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1693: In a parliamentary system,the term shadow cabinet is often used to refer to Options:
  A) back-benchers in the house
  B) deputy prime ministers and assistant ministers
  C) rebellious members of the ruling party
  D) portfolio designates of the party in opposition
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1694: The most important aspect of political participation in a democracy is Options:
  A) voting in elections
  B) attending political rallies
  C) the observance of electoral processes
  D) registration with a political party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1695: One of the fundamental features of capitalism is Options:
  A) that the major factors of production are privately owned
  B) the predominance of the public sector in the economy
  C) the elimination of all forms of competition
  D) the rule of the few
  E) the enternchment of social rights
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1696: The six African members of the Nigerian Council were nominated by the Options:
  A) Queen
  B) district officers
  C) natives
  D) governors
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1697:

  One of the following political parties produced Nigeria's first Prime Minister_______

  Options:
  A) Northern People's Congress (NPC)
  B) National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC)
  C) Action Group (AG)
  D) Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1698: Before the 1963 Constitution, the highest court of appeal for Nigeria was the Options:
  A) Supreme Court
  B) Federal Court of Appeal
  C) Privy Council
  D) Federal High Court
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1699: The Zikist Movement was popular for its Options:
  A) philosophy of non-violence
  B) promotion of mass literacy
  C) militant nationalism
  D) encouragement of multi party system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1700: Proportional representation is recommended because it Options:
  A) favours small parties
  B) is simple to operate
  C) lead's to liberal democracy
  D) preserves the party system
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  The correct answer is C .