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 1891: One important aspect of the Lyttleton Constitution was the Options:
  A) abolition of the regional Houses of Assembly
  B) granting of greater regional autonomy
  C) decleration that Nigeria would be independent in 1960
  D) enromous powers given to the colonial governors
  E) creation of the post of a Federal Prime Minister
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1892: A major way of maintaining confidence in the electoral process is by ensuring that Options:
  A) electoral officers are regularly trained
  B) elections are conducted in a free and fair atmosphere
  C) unlimited franchise is made available
  D) elections are conducted as and when due
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1893: The principle that advocates strict adherence to the fundamental laws of a country is Options:
  A) constitutionalism
  B) individual responsibility
  C) absolutism
  D) collective responsibility
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1894:

  Nigeria's foreign policy is influenced by its position as a major exporter of

  Options:
  A) military equipments
  B) natural resources
  C) agricultural products
  D) technology
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1895: In the botched Third Republic, the unit of representation in the House of Representative was the Options:
  A) local government
  B) electoral ward
  C) senatorial district
  D) entire state
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1896: The Igbo political system was based on Options:
  A) age grades
  B) family ties
  C) Umunna
  D) Umuada
  E) B and C
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1897: The body set up to review the revenue allocation formula in 1980 was the Options:
  A) Udoji Commission
  B) Okigbo Commission
  C) Dina Commission
  D) Adebo Commission
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1898: The Security Council of the United Nations Organization is composed of Options:
  A) the Western industrial nations
  B) the five permanent members
  C) the five permanent members and other members periodically elected
  D) eleven member states elected by the General Assembly
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1899: Which of the following countries voted 'no' in the referendum conducted by france in 1958? Options:
  A) Ivory Coast
  B) Togo
  C) Cameroon
  D) Republic of Benin
  E) Guinea
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1900:

  when a bill passed by the legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle

  Options:
  A) probity and accountability
  B) separation of powers
  C) collective responsibility
  D) checks and balances.
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  The correct answer is D .