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: Sovereignty is limited by Options:
  A) the criminal code
  B) decrees
  C) the legal system
  D) international law
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 172: The judiciary controls the executive in federal state through Options:
  A) Delegated legislation
  B) Judicial overview
  C) Judicial review
  D) Motions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 173:

  The delineation of constituencies is a major duty of the __________

  Options:
  A) electoral commission
  B) boundary commission
  C) national assemblies
  D) political parties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 174: Islam was introduced in Northern Nigeria Options:
  A) before the 13th century
  B) in the 17th century
  C) after the Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio
  D) by the British in the early 20th century
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 175: The Constitution which introduce the ministerial system, into the Nigeria political system is the Options:
  A) Richards Constitution
  B) Lyttleton Constitution
  C) Macpherson Constitution
  D) Independence Constitution
  E) Republican Constitution
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 176: The application of the rule of law can be limited by Options:
  A) giving judges full authority
  B) invoking emergency powers
  C) securing the tenure of office of judges
  D) insulating judges from partisan politics
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 177: Military intervention in Nigeria arose from Options:
  A) perceived incapability of civilians to govern
  B) international pressure for change
  C) the desire for a military government
  D) civilian's desire to relinquish power
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 178: Rate are usually collected in Nigeria by Options:
  A) Ministries of Commerce in the states
  B) The department councils
  C) The traditional rules
  D) The department of inland revenue
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 179:

  Under the 1999 Constitution, the appointment of Ministers and Ambassadors must be ratified by the ........

  Options:
  A) Senate
  B) House of Representatives
  C) National Council of States
  D) Presidency
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 180: The process of nationalism was accelerated by Options:
  A) the signing of the Atlantic Charter
  B) improvement in warfare tactics
  C) rapid economic developement
  D) the coming of Christian missionaries
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  The correct answer is A .