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 2011: In British West Africa, the elective principle was first introduced in Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) Ghana
  C) Sierra Leone
  D) The Gambia
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2012: A member of the Commonwealth that still recognizes the British monarch as its Head of State is Options:
  A) Singapore
  B) Ghana
  C) India
  D) Australia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2013: The premier of Western Region immediately after independence was Options:
  A) Chief Obafemi Awolowo
  B) Chief Ladoke Akintola
  C) Dr. M.A Majekodunmi
  D) Alhaji D.S Adegbenro
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2014: 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 2015: The legislature in every state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is called the Options:
  A) State National Assembly
  B) State Legislative Council
  C) State Traditional Council
  D) House of Assembly
  E) State House of Representatives
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2016: A major consequence of proportional representation is that it Options:
  A) reduces the chances of political instability
  B) favours the development of a two-party system
  C) discourages voting along ethnic lines
  D) encourages the proliferation of parties
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2017: One of the obligations of a citizen is Options:
  A) obedience to the laws of the land
  B) active participation in partisan politics
  C) sticking to his beliefs
  D) loyalty to the ruling party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2018:

  A major function of Warrant Chiefs was to

  Options:
  A) take charge of local administration
  B) stop ritual killings
  C) prevent tribal wars
  D) supervise native courts and markets
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2019:

  The lbadan Conference of 1950 was convened to discuss the provisions of the ....

  Options:
  A) Richards Constitution
  B) Macpherson Constitution
  C) Clifford Constitution
  D) Lyttleton Constitution
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2020: An important aspect of an unwritten constitution is that it Options:
  A) is easy to understand by everbody
  B) safequards the monarchy
  C) contains customary laws and conventions
  D) is not easily ameneded
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  The correct answer is C .