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 171: The major strategy used by OPEC to influence oil price is by Options:
  A) allocating production quotas to members
  B) influencing buyers at the international market to buy at high prices
  C) allowing member countries to produce at their discretion
  D) increasing the supply of the commodity
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 172: The two military coups that toppled civilian regimes in Nigeria were those of Options:
  A) January 1966 and December 1983
  B) July 1966 and August 1985
  C) January 1966 and July 1975
  D) February 1976 and December 1983
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 173: An electoral process in which candidates for elective offices are selected by party members is known as Options:
  A) primary election
  B) electoral college
  C) direct election
  D) preferential voting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 174: Public opinion can be measured through Options:
  A) negotiation
  B) strike action
  C) referendum
  D) rumour
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 175: The principle of checks and balances is found mainly in Options:
  A) parliamentary system
  B) presidential system
  C) monarchies
  D) oligarchies
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 176: Which of the following nations does not have veto power in the Security Council of the UNO? Options:
  A) Britain
  B) China
  C) France
  D) Germany
  E) USA
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 177: 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 .
• Question 178: A systematic effort to manipulate the beliefs, attitudes and actions of the public through the mass media and other means is called Options:
  A) political education
  B) public opinion
  C) propaganda
  D) brainstorming
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 179: The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are Options:
  A) Chna, UK USSR, USA and France
  B) USSR, gERMANY,Canada, India and China
  C) UK, France, USA bRAZIL and Ethiopia
  D) USA , China , Liberia USSR and Iltaly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 180: The National Assembly in Nigeria is primarily responsible for Options:
  A) Executing laws
  B) interpreting laws
  C) Ratifying appointments
  D) Making laws
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  The correct answer is D .