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 1731:

  ________refers to the manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats,

  Options:
  A) Delimitation
  B) Devolution
  C) Determination
  D) Gerrymandering
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1732: The application of the principle of separation of powers seems impracticable because powers is Options:
  A) delegated
  B) centralized
  C) fused
  D) separated
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1733: Nigeria’s membership of the ECOWAS is informed by her desire to___________ Options:
  A) develop a market in the sub-region
  B) form sub-regional high command
  C) become a sub-regional power
  D) promote economic integration
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1734: The military take over power from politicians in West African countries Options:
  A) when poltician have become corrupt and are reckless in their use of power
  B) when there is a breakdom of law and order in the country
  C) for reasons which touch on the interest of the military
  D) because of the personal ambitions of some politicians
  E) all of the above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1735: Nigeria established a trust fund for other African countries with the Options:
  A) international Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  B) Nigerian industrial Development Bank
  C) African Development Bank
  D) Economic Commission for Africa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1736: Nigeria's relations with Britain was at a very low ebb under the Options:
  A) Shagari Regime
  B) Buhari Regime
  C) Gowon Regime
  D) Babangida Regime
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1737: When school pupils sing the national anthem and salute the flag, they are Options:
  A) performing their obligations as citizens
  B) exercising their rights citizens
  C) practicing to be leaders to tomorrow
  D) carrying out their responsibilities as citizens
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1738: The people of Southern Nigeria first came in contact with Europeans through Options:
  A) military expeditions
  B) church missions
  C) Gunboat diplomacy
  D) peaceful trade
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1739: Centralization of power is the basic feature of Options:
  A) federalism
  B) a confederation
  C) a presidential system
  D) a unitary government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1740: In international relations, countries have a right to Options:
  A) export oil
  B) create more states
  C) diplomatic immunity of their envoys
  D) own a police force
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  The correct answer is C .