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 1721: Delegated legislature is disadvantageous because it Options:
  A) erodes the principle of separation of powers
  B) make hasty review of legislation possible
  C) disallows quick action during emergencies
  D) increases the work of the legislature
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1722:

  Which of the following is a good example of aconfederal state?

  Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) ECOWAS
  C) Switzerland
  D) USA
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1723: In the 1950s, the Northern Elements Progressive Union was notable in Nigerian politics because it Options:
  A) opposed Northern traditional rulers
  B) Agitated for the formation of a unitary form of government
  C) allied with the Northern people's Congress to form the regional government
  D) won the election to the Northern House of Assembly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1724: Based on its objectives, the Organization of African Unity can primarily be classified as Options:
  A) a social organization
  B) a political organization
  C) a cultural organization
  D) an economic organization
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1725: The exclusion of Africans from colonial administration is associated with Options:
  A) policy of assimilation
  B) indirect rule system
  C) policy of association
  D) indignant policy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1726: The Nigeria National Democratic Party (NNDP)of the pre-independence era Options:
  A) dominated the political scene in lagos
  B) was formed to replace the Action Group as the ruling party in the Western Region
  C) had branches all over the country
  D) was warmly supported by traditional rulers
  E) was not opposed to indirect Rule
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1727: Unicameral legislature is often criticized for Options:
  A) restricting the scope of participation
  B) cheapening the opportunity for participation
  C) condoning the participation of traditional rulers
  D) Narrowing participation to the military
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1728: The term 'franchise' refers to Options:
  A) French speaking people
  B) property owners
  C) the right to choose representatives to the legislature
  D) the educted electorate
  E) the voting card
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1729: One effective way by which governments ascertain public support and reactions through Options:
  A) the press
  B) social mobilization
  C) opinion leaders
  D) elections
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1730: The operation of the rule of law is abused by the__________ Options:
  A) conspiracy by the two house of the legislature to impeach the president
  B) inability of the press to discharge its responsibilities
  C) unfriendly attitude of pressure groups
  D) existence of administrative tribunals and special immunities
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  The correct answer is D .