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 1811:

  The non-stratified society in the pre-colonial era was that of the ........ where decisions were made________

  Options:
  A) Yoruba, by the Oyomesi
  B) Igbo, by consensus
  C) Hausa/Fulani, by the Emir
  D) Igbo, by the Okpara
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1812: An important aspect of an unwritten constitution is that it Options:
  A) is easy to understand to everybody
  B) safeguards the monarchy
  C) contains customary laws and conventions
  D) is not easily amended
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1813: One of the major features of the constitution operative in the British West African colonies during the 1920s was the Options:
  A) introduction of the elective principle
  B) removal of colonial governors by colonial legislative councils
  C) introduction of the universal adult suffrage
  D) abolition of the local governments
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1814: Private ownership of the means of production is central to Options:
  A) fascism
  B) feudalism
  C) capitalism
  D) communism
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1815: Political authority is vested in the_________ Options:
  A) state
  B) judiciary
  C) government
  D) armed forces
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1816: To which of these bodies did Nigeria belong before the formation of the OAU in 1963? Options:
  A) Casablanca Group
  B) Monrovia Group
  C) African and Malagasy Union
  D) Pan African Union
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1817: A non - party election occurs when Options:
  A) all candidates run as independents
  B) there are no party symbols
  C) only party candidates contest
  D) voters have no parties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1818: The primary political parties is to Options:
  A) oppose the government
  B) Aggregate interest
  C) mobilise public opinion
  D) provide welfare for their member
  E) provide support for the military
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1819: 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 1820: Equality before the law is a component of Options:
  A) separation of powers
  B) checks and balances
  C) the rule of law
  D) constitutional law
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  The correct answer is C .