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 1981: The exclusive list is reserved for legislation by the Options:
  A) regional government
  B) state government
  C) local government
  D) federal government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1982:

  Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society?

  Options:
  A) The Portuguese
  B) The Germans
  C) The British
  D) The French
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1983: The geographical entity in which the traditional ruler was both the religious and political head was the Options:
  A) Tiv society
  B) Efik kingdom
  C) Jukun kingdom
  D) Sokoto Caliphate
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1984: Between 1966 and 1975, the highest legislative body in Nigeria was the Options:
  A) Armed Force Revolutionary Council
  B) Supreme Military Council
  C) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  D) Provisional Ruling Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1985:

  When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the _____

  Options:
  A) Queen of England
  B) President
  C) Prime Minister
  D) Governor-General
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1986: In 1879, four British companies were merged to form the United African Company by Options:
  A) Frederick Lugard
  B) Jhon Beecroft
  C) Tubman Goldie
  D) Macgregor Laird
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1987: After the botched coup of January 1966, power was handed over to General Johnson Aguiy Nronsi by the Options:
  A) senate
  B) president
  C) house of representatives
  D) council of ministers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1988: As a component of the state,the civil service is important because it ensures Options:
  A) gender equality
  B) continuity in governance
  C) effective cost-benefit analysis
  D) equality among professions
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1989:

  The head of the districts in the Hausa/Fulani Empire were the_________

  Options:
  A) Emirs of Gwandu and Sokoto
  B) Galadima
  C) Hakimi
  D) Sarkin Ruwa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1990: An example of a country with a flexible constitution is Options:
  A) South Africa
  B) Britain
  C) Benin Republic
  D) the United States of America
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  The correct answer is B .