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 1781: Prior to 1991, veto power was exercised in the United Nations Security Council by Options:
  A) France, Germany, the Soviet Union, Italy and Japan
  B) Japan, the United State, Italy, Germany and France
  C) the Soviet Union, People's Republic of China , Great Britian, France and the United States
  D) Italy the United States, the Soviet Union, Germany and France
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1782: In the parliamentary system of government, formal legislation can take the following forms except Options:
  A) royal proclamations
  B) order in council
  C) acts of parliament
  D) ministerial pronouncement
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1783: An example of Nigeria's external cultural relations is her Options:
  A) establishment of diplomatic relations with other nations
  B) economic aid to neighbouring countries
  C) exchange of students with friendly nations
  D) trade interactions with developing countries
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1784: The Code of Conduct Bureau was essentially established to Options:
  A) reduce corruption in public life
  B) protect the rights of public servants
  C) enhance probity and accountability in public service
  D) ensure the independence of the public service
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1785: The greatest achievement of nationalist movements in Africa is the Options:
  A) unity of Africa States
  B) love and peace among Africa States
  C) sovereignty of most African State
  D) economic independence of African State
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1786: In Nigeria, functions shared by the central and state governments include Options:
  A) external representation, education and provision of water
  B) construction of roads, defence and health
  C) control of ports, health and education
  D) education, provision of water and construction of roads
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1787: Under the independence Constitution of Nigeria, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was Options:
  A) Head of state
  B) Governor General
  C) Prime Minister
  D) Lieutenant Governor
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1788: Switzerland is often cited as a classic example of a country with Options:
  A) unitary constitution
  B) quasi unitary constitution
  C) federal constitution
  D) confederal constitution
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1789: Which of the following parties formed the opposition in the House of Representatives during Nigeria's First Republic? Options:
  A) AG and UMBC
  B) NCNC and NEPU
  C) NPC and NNDP
  D) NCNC and AG
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1790:

  The Nigeria's head of government in 1963 was _____

  Options:
  A) Chief Nnamdi Azikiwe
  B) General Yakubu Gowon
  C) Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa
  D) Major Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi
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  The correct answer is C .