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 181: The 1976 Local government reforms was embarked upon by the central government under the leadership of ______? Options:
  A) General Olusegun Obasanjo
  B) General Sanni Abacha
  C) General Mohammed Buhari
  D) Goodluck Jonathan
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 182: A common means of influencing public opinion is Options:
  A) Public policy-making
  B) legislation
  C) propaganda
  D) lobbying
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 183: The United Nations Organization was founded to Options:
  A) end the Second World War
  B) end the Nigerian Civil War
  C) promote World peace
  D) Co-ordinate the activities of all its members
  E) co-ordinate the activities of regional organizations
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 184:

  Public opinion refers to

  Options:
  A) the opinion of majority of the people in a society
  B) the opinion of the media
  C) the opinion of political leaders
  D) the opinion of intellectuals and scholars
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 185: The principle of the rule of law stipulates that Options:
  A) only juges interpret the law
  B) law makers are above the law
  C) everyone is equal before the law
  D) lawyers make laws
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 186: The signing of protectorate treaty was used by the Europeans to penetrate Options:
  A) Eastern Nigeria
  B) Northern Nigeria
  C) the Nier Delta
  D) Western Nigeria
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 187: In a unitary system of government Options:
  A) political power is dffused
  B) there is a high degree of centralization
  C) there is no separation of powers
  D) parliament is very weak
  E) legislative powers cannot be delegated to local councils
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 188: One of the principal objectives of the OPEC is to Options:
  A) harmonize the oil policies of member countries
  B) discipline erring oil - producing countries
  C) determine oil prices in the international market
  D) Assist non -oil producing developing states
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 189: The African country that was not colonized is ______? Options:
  A) Sudana
  B) Botswana
  C) Gambia
  D) Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 190: Political parties are formed essentially to Options:
  A) capture state power
  B) replace bad governments
  C) compete with the military for power
  D) satisfy the needs of members
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  The correct answer is A .