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 191: One major merit of the Unitary system of government is that_______? Options:
  A) is most democratic
  B) is cheaper to operate
  C) eradicates co-operation
  D) eliminate tyranny
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 192: Case-laws are made by the Options:
  A) legislatures
  B) council of ministers
  C) judiciary
  D) president
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 193: Nigeria became a front line state in the Southern Africa liberation struggle because of her Options:
  A) commitment to end colonialism
  B) influence on African proxy wars
  C) connection with South Africa
  D) anti-apartheid stance
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 194: A virile foreign policy is one characterized by Options:
  A) a vibrant press,vibrant public opinion and a dynamic civil society
  B) propaganda, espionage and economic embargoes
  C) a stable polity, bouyant economy and visionary leadership
  D) the nature and dynamics of the international system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 195: A fascist regime is both Options:
  A) Fair and legitmate
  B) responsive and responsible
  C) representative and accountable
  D) democratic and constitutional
  E) authoritarian and totalitarian
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 196: Equality before the law is a component of Options:
  A) separation of powers
  B) checks and balances
  C) the rule of law
  D) constitutional law
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 197:

  ____ is noted for having said "man by nature is a political animal"

  Options:
  A) Thomas Hobbes
  B) Aristotle
  C) Plato
  D) J.J Rosseau
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 198: A federal system of government has the following three advantages Options:
  A) economies of scale, uniform development and political unity
  B) economies of scale, uniform development and strong army
  C) strong army, greater security and economies of scale
  D) ecnomic co-operation, uniform development and greater security
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 199: With the admission of Asian and African countries to the Commonwealth,the Queen of England became the Options:
  A) patron of the Commonwealth
  B) head of state of these countries
  C) chairperson of the Commonwealth
  D) head of government of these countries
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 200: Representative democrcy is characterized by Options:
  A) free elections and up-to-date register of voters
  B) promotes equality
  C) promotes the international brotherhood of man
  D) discourages opposition
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  The correct answer is A .