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 1821: Which of the following best represents duties and obligations of government? Options:
  A) national sysmbols of
  B) provision of public utilities
  C) care of public property
  D) obedience of laws
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1822: The first political party properly so-called was formed in Nigeria in Options:
  A) 1916
  B) 1923
  C) 1944
  D) 1948
  E) 1951
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1823: Attempts to influence legislation by persuading legislators are known a Options:
  A) socialization
  B) gerrymandering
  C) lobbying
  D) electioneering
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1824: A good democratic constitution should aspire to evolve the following EXCEPT Options:
  A) a judiciary dependent on the executive
  B) a free and fair electoral system
  C) genuine and truly national political parties
  D) the establishment of the principle of accountability for public officers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1825: Which of the following was the last to win Independence from colonial rule? Options:
  A) Cote d'lovire
  B) Algeria
  C) Tanzania
  D) Angola
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1826: The principle of checks and balances is necessary because it Options:
  A) prevents governments from becoming dictatorial
  B) prevents the Executive from functioning
  C) makes the Executive stronger than the other organs
  D) makes the three organs hate each other
  E) leaves each organ of government independent of the Judiciary
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1827: The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person Options:
  A) opposes the government violently
  B) is convicted of a serious crime
  C) leaves the country permanently
  D) is pronounced dead
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1828: Which of the following principal officials was NOT a member of the state house of assembly? Options:
  A) the leader of the house
  B) the speaker
  C) the deputy speaker
  D) the clerk of the house
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1829: Dual mandate was proposed by Options:
  A) Hugh Clapperton
  B) Hugh Clifford
  C) Lord Lugard
  D) George Goldie
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1830: The process of taking part in political and public affairs can be termed political Options:
  A) participation
  B) socialization
  C) recognition
  D) culture
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  The correct answer is A .