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 1991: One of the achievements of ECOWAS is the Options:
  A) eradication of colonialism
  B) adoption of vehicle insurance scheme
  C) settlement of Liberian refugees
  D) respect for human rights
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1992: The principle of separation of powers is fundamental to the Options:
  A) parliamentary system
  B) presidential system
  C) totalitarian system
  D) federal system
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1993: The Judicial organ of government is the body which Options:
  A) implements the law
  B) makes the law
  C) punishes law makers
  D) interprets the law
  E) rewards law makers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1994: Which of these is NOT a method of election? Options:
  A) Co-option
  B) Second ballot
  C) Proportional representation
  D) Primary election
  E) Simple majority
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1995: Bicameral legislature are a common feature of Options:
  A) monarchical systems
  B) confederal systems
  C) federal systems
  D) unitary systems
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1996: In pre-colonial governance women played prominent roles in the Options:
  A) Igbo society
  B) Tiv society
  C) Jukun Kingdom
  D) Yoruba Kingdom
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1997:

  Which constitutional amendment introduced the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Sixth Amendment
  B) Fourth Amendment
  C) Fifth Amendment
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1998: The main function of the federal character commission in Nigeria is Options:
  A) settling disputes among societies
  B) providing free social services to the citizens
  C) ensuring fair representation of all states in the public service
  D) reviewing unfair admistrative decisions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1999: In the First Republic,politics in the Northern region was dominated by the Options:
  A) NEPU
  B) UMBC
  C) NCNC
  D) NPC
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2000: The Economic Commission for Africa is an agency of the Options:
  A) OAU
  B) ECOWAS
  C) OPEC
  D) UNO
  E) NATO
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  The correct answer is D .