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 1761: The ECOWAS Monitoring Group began its operation in Options:
  A) Sierra-Leone
  B) Guinea
  C) GAMBIA
  D) Liberia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1762: The principle of checks and balances reinforces separation of powers in order to Options:
  A) protect the powers of the executive
  B) make the legislature more powerful
  C) prevent an unconstituional change of government
  D) prevent the emergence of dictatorship
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1763: The Willink Commission was set up to Options:
  A) solve boundary problems
  B) review revenue allocation formula
  C) examine issues relating to the welfare of groups
  D) draw up a new constitution
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1764: A characteristic of most pre - colonial governments in Nigeria is that they Options:
  A) had no defined functions
  B) performed only executive functions
  C) had no clear separation of powers
  D) observed independence of the judiciary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1765: In the OYO traditional political system the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as Options:
  A) Tributary Chiefs
  B) Bal;es
  C) Obas
  D) Ogboni
  E) Oyomesi
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1766: In 1999,the Alliance for Democracy won the governorship election in Options:
  A) four states
  B) five states
  C) six states
  D) seven states
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1767: The major advantage of secret balloting is that it Options:
  A) allows people to vote freely
  B) ensures the anonymity of the voter
  C) extends the franchise to all adults
  D) is faster than the other systems
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1768: 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 1769:

  The political party serves as________

  Options:
  A) A platform upon which the rights and liberties of the people can be attained
  B) The group aggregating the interest of all in the state
  C) A platform for rebelling against military rule
  D) A platform for interest representation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1770: The Public Complaints Commission is empowered to investigate complaints and Options:
  A) prosecute false complainants
  B) report findings to appropriate authorities for action
  C) reprimand authorities against whom complaints are made
  D) refer complaints to traditional rulers
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  The correct answer is B .