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 1801: Coalition government arises when Options:
  A) one of the parties has a majority in parliament
  B) no party has a majority in parliament
  C) two or more parties co - operate to pass a bill in parliament
  D) the ruling party is defeated in parliament
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1802: Which of the following advocates equitable distribution of wealth? Options:
  A) Capitalism
  B) Aristocracy
  C) Socialism
  D) Plutocracy
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1803: The (former) Western Region of Nigeria became internally self-governing in Options:
  A) 1955
  B) 1957
  C) 1958
  D) 1956
  E) 1959
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1804: In the Igbo political system,the most senior member of the council of elders is the Options:
  A) Okpara
  B) Obi
  C) Eze
  D) Ofo
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1805: Vassalage as a political system was practised by the Options:
  A) lbibio and lgala
  B) Tiv
  C) Haua Fulani
  D) lgbo and Efik
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1806: Which of the following traditional Nigerian societies practiced the system of checks and balances? Options:
  A) Tiv
  B) Yoruba
  C) Hausa
  D) Igbo
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1807: The supreme power of a state to make and enforce laws within its jurisdiction is called Options:
  A) decolonization
  B) independence
  C) nationalism
  D) sovereighty
  E) enfranchisement
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1808: The tenure of the president of the UN Secretary council is__________ Options:
  A) one month
  B) six month
  C) two years
  D) one year
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1809: Which of the following nations operates an unwritten constitution? Options:
  A) U.S.A
  B) Canad
  C) Australia
  D) Great Britain
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1810: Unicameral legislature is often criticized for Options:
  A) restricting the scope of participation
  B) cheapening the opportunity for participation
  C) condoning the participation of traditional rulers
  D) Narrowing participation to the military
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  The correct answer is A .