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: Nationalist activities were earlier in British than in French West Africa because the Options:
  A) French West Africans were not interested in having self government
  B) British colonialists were no longer interested in governing their acquired territories
  C) French addministrative polices did not allow for poltical agitation
  D) nationalists their french counterparts
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1802: A major problem of military governments in Nigeria is the Options:
  A) absence of proper accountability
  B) abolition of the post of ombudsman
  C) absence of the rule of law
  D) encouragement of foreign investors
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1803: Ethnic politics in Nigeria can be traced to the Options:
  A) Macpherson Constitution
  B) Lyttelton Constitution
  C) Clifford Constitution
  D) Richard's Constitution
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1804:

  A cabinet re-shuffle takes place......

  Options:
  A) only when a motion of no confidence is passed
  B) when dissolution is held
  C) when prorogation and collective responsibility have their way
  D) when the shadow cabinet fails in its effectiveness
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1805: The second ballot is based on the principle that a successful candidate must obtain Options:
  A) absolute majority
  B) simple majority
  C) forty percent of the votes
  D) fifty percent of the votes
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1806:

  During the Civil War, the major power that expressed moral support for Biafra's self- determination was ......

  Options:
  A) Great Britain
  B) China
  C) France
  D) The United States
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1807: The principle of judicial independence makes sense only when judges Options:
  A) have freedom to try any case
  B) are thermselves above the law
  C) have permanent tenure of office
  D) can join any political party of their choice
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1808: The principle of two levels of government in a country is called Options:
  A) the parliamentary system
  B) dictatorship
  C) Nationalism
  D) Federalism
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1809: Which of the following contributed greatly to the introduction of the Clifford Constitution? Options:
  A) Nigera National Democratic Party
  B) Lagos Youth Moverment
  C) Nigeran Youth Movement
  D) National Congress of British West Africa
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1810: The provisional Ruling Council was the highest ruling body during the regime of Options:
  A) Muhammadu Buhari
  B) Ibrahim Babangida
  C) Murtala Muhammed
  D) Sani Abacha
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  The correct answer is D .