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 2001: Which of the following was the secretary general of OPEC? Options:
  A) Jibril Aminu
  B) Aret Adams
  C) Dalhatu Bayero
  D) Rilwan Lukwan
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2002: 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 2003: Citizenship refers to the Options:
  A) indigenous member of a state
  B) social status of a person in a state
  C) highest position in a state
  D) legal status of a member of a state
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2004:

  The Chick's commission was set up to look into the issue of revenue allocation in___________

  Options:
  A) 1946
  B) 1957
  C) 1951
  D) 1953
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2005: The term, rule of law means Options:
  A) nobody is above the law
  B) everybody is equal before the law
  C) we are being governed by lawyers
  D) A and B above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2006: To qualify for absorption into the administration cadre of the civil service in Nigeria, an applicant must be Options:
  A) knowledgeable in civil services rule
  B) a holder of a first university degree
  C) specifically trained in public administration
  D) a senior civil servant
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2007: The primary reason for the establishment of political parties is to _______? Options:
  A) Attain political power
  B) protect political interest
  C) make law
  D) lobby the government
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2008: Two foreigners that directly aroused nationalist feelings among Nigerians are Options:
  A) Edward Blyden and Payne Jackson
  B) Casely Hayford and James Horton
  C) W.E du Boise and H.O Davies
  D) Marcus Garvey and Casely Hayford
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2009:

  Which of the following is a good example of aconfederal state?

  Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) ECOWAS
  C) Switzerland
  D) USA
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2010: A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is Options:
  A) France
  B) the United Kingdom
  C) the USA
  D) the Soviet Union
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is B .