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• Question 1871: The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person Options:
  A) leaves the country
  B) is convicted by a court
  C) oppses the government
  D) is pronounced dead
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1872: Before the O.A.U. was formed in 1963, Nigeria was a member of the Options:
  A) Monrovia Bloc
  B) Afro-Arab Bloc
  C) Casablanca Powers
  D) Brazzavile Group
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1873: One main advantage of bicameral legislature is that it Options:
  A) is less cumbersome to pass bills
  B) is not easy to manipulate bills
  C) makes for quick deliberation during emergencies
  D) makes passage of bills easy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1874: According to Marxist theory, those who live by selling their labour are referred to as the Options:
  A) bourgeoisie
  B) proletariats
  C) Feudal lords
  D) Slaves
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1875: Which of the following is not a fundamental human right? Options:
  A) Freedom of speech
  B) Freedom of religion
  C) Freedom of the press
  D) Freedom of association
  E) None of the above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1876: The committee that recommended Abuja as the new Federal Capital was headed by Options:
  A) Graham Douglas
  B) Mamman Nasir
  C) Rotimi Williams
  D) Akinola Aguda
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1877: The organ of the United Nations primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security is the Options:
  A) General Assembly
  B) Security Council
  C) International Court of Justice
  D) Economic and Social Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1878:

  The arm of government responsible for budget approval and oversight is the

  Options:
  A) judiciary
  B) executive
  C) administrative
  D) legislative
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1879: The term 'franchise' refers to Options:
  A) French speaking people
  B) property owners
  C) the right to choose representatives to the legislature
  D) the educted electorate
  E) the voting card
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1880: The Economic Commission for Africa is an organ of Options:
  A) OAU
  B) ECOWAS
  C) UNO
  D) EEC
  E) UNESCO
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  The correct answer is C .