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 1831: France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to Options:
  A) teach them the art of leadership
  B) give them a sound education
  C) change their way of life
  D) discourage them from ritual killings
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1832:

  An important provision of the 1946 constitution was that it ........

  Options:
  A) conceived federalism for Nigeria
  B) introduced federalism in Nigeria
  C) introduced official majority in the legislative council for the 1st time
  D) for the 1st time, introduced the office of the head of government at the regional level
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1833: The order used by the court against unnecessary detention is Options:
  A) interlocutory injunction
  B) habeas corpus
  C) that of extradition
  D) mandamus
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1834: The Guggisberg Constitution of 1925 in Ghana Options:
  A) strengthened the authority of natural rulers
  B) weakened the authority of national rulers
  C) enhanced the status of the educated elite
  D) abolished the post of colonial governor
  E) made no provision for unfficial members in the legislative Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1835: Which of the following statements is true about the 1963 and 1979 constitutions? Options:
  A) both had provisions for the office of the president
  B) both had provisions for the office of a constitutional presient
  C) both provided for the offices of prime minister and president
  D) both had provisions for the office of an executive president
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1836: The main function of the judiciary is to Options:
  A) serve as the watch-dog of the executive
  B) enact laws
  C) execute the laws of the land
  D) interpret the laws
  E) protect the interest of accused persons
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1837: An indispensable feature of any government is Options:
  A) a written consitution
  B) the independence of the judiciary
  C) the separation of powers
  D) political power
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1838: Elections present the electorate the opportunity to Options:
  A) control government policies
  B) control members of parliament
  C) assess the performances of the previous representatives
  D) choose among candidates
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1839: Nigeria is NOT a member of Options:
  A) the Common wealth
  B) OPEC
  C) ECOWAS
  D) NATO
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1840:

  In the Oyo empire, the Alaafin was

  Options:
  A) an absolute monarch
  B) popularly elected
  C) a constitutional monarch
  D) worshipped as a deity
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  The correct answer is C .