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 11:

  Which of the following was a significant trade commodity in the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin?

  Options:
  A) Ivory
  B) Gold
  C) Rubber
  D) Salt
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 12: The cabinet system of government embody the principle of separation of powers because Options:
  A) it does not encourage the appointment of a president
  B) the executive is not separate from the legislature
  C) it gives less powers to a prime minister than a president
  D) the executive is not directly appointed by the electorate
  E) the speaker controls the activities of the house
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 13: Diarchy refers to the Options:
  A) rule by the government and the opposition parties
  B) mixture of parliamentary and presidential systems
  C) rule of political interest
  D) rule by the military and civilians
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 14: Fascism emphasises Options:
  A) individualism
  B) equality
  C) nationalism
  D) collectivism
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 15: The three great Nigerian nationalists between 1950 and 1966 were Options:
  A) Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, and Obafemi Awolowo,
  B) Ahmadu Bello , Nnamdi Azikwe and Theophilus Danjuma
  C) Obafemi Awolowo , Herbert Macaulay and Ahmadu Belio
  D) Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo and Ahmadu Belio
  E) K.O. Mbadiwe, S.L Akintola and Herbert Macaulay
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 16: Bye laws are made by the _______? Options:
  A) judiciary
  B) legislature
  C) media
  D) executive
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 17: 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 18: The main goals of colonial administration in Nigeria weer the Options:
  A) industrialization and expansion of the economy
  B) education and employment of Nigerians
  C) preservation and protection of traditional heritage
  D) maintenance of law, order and exploitation of the national wealth
  E) introduction and protectional of human rights
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 19: The activities of Nigeria in the international community are primarily influenced by Options:
  A) propaganda
  B) national interest
  C) military power
  D) diplomacy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 20: A candidate who wins election by a simple majority, must have been voted for by Options:
  A) a majority of the electorate
  B) most of the electorate
  C) a good number of the voters
  D) a majority of the voters
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  The correct answer is D .